Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the removal of a problematic bus lane on Boylston Street due to community feedback and its failure to function effectively. The bus lane, originally installed for shuttles during the Orange Line shutdown and made permanent, will be dismantled after it was found to be regularly obstructed by parking and driving. Wu denied accusations that the removal was a political response to her opponent, instead emphasizing a focus on community needs and improved traffic flow with increased enforcement against double-parking in the area.
The bus lane has often failed to provide a clear path for buses, as it's regularly used for driving and parking on parts of the street.
We have heard from community members that this needs to be changed, indicating that the current bus lane configuration has underperformed.
The city will start removing the bus lane in the coming weeks, weather permitting, as part of a commitment to improve overall traffic flow in Back Bay.
Wu denied the bus lane removal was a response to her mayoral opponent Josh Kraft, emphasizing that community feedback drove this decision.
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