Recently active Boston legislation

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  • 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

  • 2026-0483 · 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

  • 2026-0425 · Formal position, not binding · Mattapan and Dorchester · Introduced February 20, 2026

    Support continued funding for MBTA fare-free buses

    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.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated March 2, 2026

  • 2026-0354 · Formal position, not binding · Roxbury · Introduced February 8, 2026

    Support a crossing guard corps at Trotter Elementary

    The City Council resolution supports establishing a dedicated crossing guard corps for Trotter Elementary School to address understaffing and improve safety for students walking to and from school.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated February 12, 2026