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Formal position, not binding

Support continued funding for MBTA fare-free buses

Last activity March 2, 2026 (7 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    February 20, 2026

  2. In committee

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council adopted a resolution on February 25, 2026 urging continued funding for the MBTA fare-free bus program, including routes 23, 28, and 29. It notes ARPA funds and a goal to maintain fare-free service through June 2026, with benefits seen in ridership, travel times, and rider savings, especially in Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury.

Affects Residents of Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury

In Mattapan , Dorchester and Roxbury

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper, and Enrique Pepén

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About Transportation & Streets and Budget & Finance

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Official title

Resolution urging continued funding of the MBTA's Fare-Free Bus Program.

Timeline

  1. February 25, 2026

    The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    City Council