Cambridge Transit Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting on Thursday, January 13, 2022, 5:30 PM - 7 PM
We look forward to meeting with you on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Transit Advisory Committee meeting with remote participation on Zoom webinar. Please find below information on registering for the meeting.
The TAC voted to approve a number of meeting summaries. Please find links to them below:
MBTA Winter Service Changes
The MBTA has implemented several winter service changes due to continued driver shortages. The goal is to provide more even headways for service that is more reliable with less risk of crowding.

Service Restoration:
  • 62 + 76 - On weekdays, Route 62 and Route 76 resumes separate service in the morning and afternoon. 

Schedule Changes:
  • 64 - Weekday schedule changes throughout the day. 
  • 69 - Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule changes throughout the day. 
  • 83 - Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule changes throughout the day. 
  • 85 - Weekday schedule changes in the morning. 

Frequency Reductions:
  • 1 - Weekday and Sunday afternoon frequency decreases. 
  • 47 - Weekday frequency decreases in the morning and afternoon.
  • 66 - Weekday frequency decreases in the morning and the afternoon. Saturday frequency decreases in the evening. Sunday inbound trip at 5:54 AM added.
  • 70 - Frequency decreases throughout the week—weekday morning and afternoon, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday afternoon. 
  • 77 - Weekday frequency decreases throughout the day. 
  • 86 - Weekday frequency decreases throughout the day. 
  • 87 - Frequency decreases throughout the week—weekday morning and afternoon, and Sunday afternoon
  • 88 - Frequency decreases throughout the week—weekday morning and afternoon, and Sunday afternoon. 
Bus Shelter Installed at 500 Main Street
Image of new bus shelter on Main Street in Cambridge
The Kendall Square Transit Enhancements Program funded the construction of a new bus shelter at the EZride and MIT shuttle stop at 500 Main Street. This new bus shelter gives riders a space to sit and wait for the bus while shaded and protected from inclement weather. There previously were no amenities here.
Red Line Transformation Program Updates
The MBTA has begun publishing weekly updates on the Red Line Transformation Program. This program is made up of many projects to increase the capacity of the Red Line. These projects will modify Red Line tracks, modernize train signals, purchase new, larger Red Line trains, make a new train testing track, and update storage yard and maintenance facilities. Visit the Red Line Transformation Program page to learn more and to sign up for the weekly updates.
Other MBTA Projects in Cambridge
The MBTA has a number of ongoing projects in Cambridge. For more information, please click the links below to view the MBTA project pages:
  • Systemwide Accessibility Improvements | Upgrades that make transit trips more accessible - new elevators, refurbished elevators, bus stop reconstruction, etc.
  • Green Line Extension | Lechmere and Union Square stations to open in March 2022 | Extension of the Green Line from Lechmere to Somerville and Medford with two branches -- one to Union Square, close to Inman Square, and to Tufts University in Medford
  • Green Line Transformation - Lechmere Viaduct Rehabilitation | Repairing and rehabilitating the viaduct on the Green Line near North Point Park and the Museum of Science
  • Alewife Garage Repairs | Constructing and rehabilitating the concrete decks and repairing the mechanical, electrical, and drainage systems in the parking structure and entrance/exits.
  • South Station Development + Improvements | Constructing larger Commuter Rail concourse and covers over all platforms; expand intercity bus terminal; and new escalators, stairs, and elevators between bus terminal and rail station; create new indoor bike parking area
  • Fare Transformation | Developing new fare payment technology to replace current, outdated system and ensure equal access to a simplified process

MBTA planning studies in Cambridge
The MBTA has a number of ongoing planning studies that affect Cambridge. For more information on individual studies, click the links below.
  • Bus Network Redesign | Planning for a new network of MBTA bus routes to be implemented in the upcoming years
  • Silver Line extension alternatives analysis | Analyzing alternative routings for a potential extension of the Silver Line from Chelsea to Everett and Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston
  • Bus Electrification | Doing preliminary engineering to convert North Cambridge carhouse from electric trolleybuses to battery-electric buses
MBTA Accessibility Information
Escalator and Elevator Closures

The MBTA has scheduled the following escalator closures:
  • Central - #360 - Alewife platform to street level - unavailable due to long-term maintenance
  • Harvard - # 514 - Main lobby to Harvard Square mezzanine - unavailable from Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 14 due to maintenance
  • Davis - #340 - Red Line platform to paid lobby - unavailable from Monday, January 17 through Friday, February 4 due to maintenance

The MBTA has not closed any elevators at the time of writing.