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Recently active Boston legislation

Items ready for action or still moving through the process.

  • 2026-1341 · Formal position, not binding · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Support evaluating the Orange Line extension along Blue Hill Avenue

    The matter asks for a comprehensive feasibility study of extending the Orange Line along Blue Hill Avenue and related planning processes.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-1340 · Request for a public hearing · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Schedule hearing on transit inequities for civil rights

    This matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing on civil rights and transportation equity related to rapid transit access in Boston.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-0809 · Council directive · Fenway-Kenmore and Jamaica Plain · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Remove Residential Parking Minimums to Expand Housing

    Boston proposes a Text Amendment to remove off-street parking minimums for new residential development.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated June 4, 2026

  • 2026-0589 · Request for a public hearing · Fenway-Kenmore and Dorchester · Introduced March 16, 2026

    Discuss $200M in transportation funding for Boston projects

    The City Council ordered a hearing to review federal and state funding for transportation and streets projects in Boston.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated April 22, 2026

  • 2026-0483 · Formal position, not binding · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced February 27, 2026

    Cancel Blue Hill Ave bus lanes to fund fare-free buses

    The City Council resolution asks the MBTA and City to cancel proposed center-running bus lanes on Blue Hill Avenue and reallocate funds to sustain the fare-free bus pilot for Routes 23, 28, and 29.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 5, 2026

  • 2026-0471 · Request for a public hearing · Roxbury and Dorchester · Introduced February 24, 2026

    Extend and Fund Fare-Free Bus Program for Routes 23, 28, 29

    The City Council ordered a hearing to examine options to extend and fund the fare-free bus program on MBTA routes 23, 28, and 29.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 5, 2026

  • 2026-0333 · Request for a public hearing · Dorchester · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Hold hearing on pedestrian safety improvements and Vision Zero

    This matter orders a hearing to discuss pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and Vision Zero in Boston.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 12, 2026