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

  • 2026-0483 · 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

  • 2026-0490 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced March 2, 2026

    Support temporary replacement of pedestrian signaling after snowstorms

    The City Council resolution expresses support for temporarily replacing concurrent pedestrian phasing traffic signals citywide after snowstorms to improve pedestrian safety where snowbanks reduce visibility.

    Scheduled for a council meeting Council vote, step 3 of 4 updated March 5, 2026