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Geographic map of MBTA crosstown bus routes as originally introduced. The CT1 is colored aqua, the CT2 navy, and the CT3 peach. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates two specially designated crosstown bus routes in the Boston, Massachusetts, United States area, called CT2 and CT3, and intended as limited-stop buses connecting major points.
Internally, the shuttle is 746, and the branches are SL1 as 746.1 or 741 to Logan Airport in East Boston, SL2 as 746.2, or 742 to Design Center in South Boston, and SL3 as 743 to Chelsea. The two (formerly three) crosstown routes are publicly assigned CT1 to CT3. Internally, they too are given 700-series numbers, based on a parallel route.
SL2 bus at South Station. The Silver Line is a six-route bus rapid transit system marketed as rapid transit.It is divided into two branches: Waterfront service (SL1, SL2, SL3, and the rush-hour SLW shuttle) that runs through the South Boston Transitway tunnel, and Washington Street service (SL4 and SL5) that runs on the surface via Washington Street.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates 152 bus routes in the Greater Boston area. The MBTA has a policy objective to provide transit service within walking distance (defined as 0.25 miles (0.40 km)) for all residents living in areas with population densities greater than 5,000 inhabitants per square mile (1,900/km 2) within the MBTA's service district.
Passengers using The Ride must maintain an account with the MBTA in order to pay for service. Fares are $3.35 for "ADA trips" originating within 3 ⁄ 4 mile (1.2 km) of fixed-route bus or subway service and booked in advance, and $5.60 for "premium trips" outside the mandated area. [132]
A 2017 study of fare-card and vehicle-location data suggested that the 23 and 28 routes were overcrowded, and that this could be ameliorated by extending the 29 route and increasing its service frequency. [40] A city-funded program includes fare-free service on routes 23, 28, and 29 from March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2026. [41]
The MBTA ultimately did not shorten the route in order to keep service to the mall, though the new stop was to be pursued. [31] The May 2022 draft network plan called for route 60 to be extended to Newton Centre via Langely Road, with increased frequency. [25] [32] The November 2022 draft network plan called for route 60 to maintain its ...
Prior to 1959, Route 37 continued to Boston & ended at former Route C37 Route 38: 27.3: 43.9 Route 99 in Boston: NH 38 in Pelham, NH: c. 1933: current Formerly numbered Route 3B Route 39: 8.15: 13.12 Route 28 / Route 124 in Harwich: Route 28 in Orleans — — Route 40: 10.46: 16.83 Route 119 / Route 225 in Groton: Route 3A in Chelmsford