MBTA unveils 11 targeted updates to Better Bus Network, opens public comment through Aug. 5

Jun 15, 2026

MBTA presenters outlined 11 proposed amendments to the Better Bus Network intended to preserve front‑door access for riders with limited mobility and restore service where the original plan would reduce it, and invited public feedback through August 5 with route‑level breakout sessions this summer.

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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) on a virtual public meeting described 11 proposed amendments to its Better Bus Network (BNR) plan and opened a public comment period that closes Aug. 5. MBTA officials said the changes are intended to be modest adjustments to address implementation lessons and local access concerns while keeping the plan’s overall goals in place.

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