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Lysney Heffernan Via email: lheffernan@mbta.com Re: City of Boston Columbus Tremont Phase II Comments Dear Lynsey, The City of Boston has reviewed the MBTA’s 75% design for the proposed Columbus Avenue Bus Lanes, Phase II project. Below are our consolidated comments from the Streets Cabinet, Planning Department and Disabilities Commission, which in general speak to the need for a reconsideration of the design approach for the project. While technical rationale is provided for these comments, our review is focused on ensuring the direction of the project is well established and does not present a complete technical review of all project details. We look forward to continued collaboration on this project in order to deliver our collective goals for a safe, accessible and reliable Tremont Street and Columbus Avenue. Safety and Operational Lessons from Columbus Avenue Phase 1 Since installing the first phase of the Columbus Avenue project in 2021, we have had an opportunity to learn valuable safety and operational lessons. The current 75%-100% plans do not fully address the safety and operational challenges from Phase 1, which must be considered. To support our collective understanding of expected operations, the City is requesting a comparison of projected versus realized operations for the Phase 1 project area to ensure operational analyses and assumptions for Phase II are as well-calibrated. General Purpose Traffic Operations and Management The City of Boston continues to have concerns regarding the projected general purpose traffic impacts demonstrated in the provided analysis. Previous comments
The Mayor has said that she wants to get more "consensus" on transit projects, but if consensus is what she's after, why is she restricting communications between her staff and the MBTA? The MBTA had been targeting an April 1 "advertisement date" to put the Columbus Ave. Phase II project out to bid for construction, but the T tells me that City Hall still hasn't approved the final construction designs for the project, which is putting it at risk of missing a FY2026 deadline for spending $34 million in construction funds. Is it the mayor's intent to de-fund this project? The City of Boston is preparing for considerable budget cuts in the year to come and Boston residents are struggling with rapidly-rising transportation costs. In light of this, why is the Mayor delaying millions of dollars in federal investment that would dramatically improve bus transit service for Roxbury?
Special St. Patrick’s Day mass with the Archbishop at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Mira walks up the steps at Empire Garden with some help from friends at the Gee How Oak Tin Lunar New Year banquet
Performers in the lion dance troupe wear a horse costume to ring in the Lunar New Year in Chinatown
Michelle & the kids share in the Lunar New Year banquet with the Gee How Oak Tin family association in Chinatown alongside two community leaders
The BPS All-Star Marching Band drum line plays as the wind ensemble marches in to perform at the Bolling Building
Michelle & kids get hot dogs at opening day for Sullivan’s Castle Island
A mid-block pile of snow ready for removal. It’s marked with a sign that says “EMERGENCY Tow Zone / No Parking / Snow Removal”
Michelle & 2 volunteers shovel out a private sidewalk in South Boston
From the National Weather Service: Blizzard of 2026 Here is a list of airport locations that reached blizzard criteria on February 23, 2026. A blizzard is defined as visibility of 1/4 mile or less and wind speeds (sustained or frequent gusts) of 35 mph or higher, being the prevailing conditions over at least a period of 3 hours. Location Reached Criteria End Time Bedford, MA (BED) 930 am Continuing Block Island, RI (BID) 930 am Continuing Boston, MA (BOS) 920 am Continuing Beverly, MA (BVY) 915 am Continuing Chatham, MA (CQX) 925 am Continuing Falmouth, MA (FMH) 500 am Continuing Hyannis, MA (HYA) 820 am Continuing Martha’s Vineyard, MA (MVY) 1000 am Continuing New Bedford, MA (EWB) 1035 am Continuing Norwood, MA (OWD) 820 am Continuing Providence, RI (PVD) 825 am Continuing Smithfield, RI (SFZ) 830 am Continuing Newport, RI (UUU) 750 am Continuing Westerly, RI (WST) 730 am Continuing Worcester, MA (ORH) 545 am Continuing
A map of Boston showing a snapshot of where the snow plows are, according to their GPS trackers. Many green circles and triangles representing the vehicles dot the map.
A view of the sidewalk cleared of snow in front of the Curtis Community Center
Graphic with ice skate and roller skate images with text: GLIDE INTO COMMUNITY CELEBRATE & SKATE WITH MAYOR MICHELLE WU! Free Admission • Free Skate Rentals Music • Family-Friendly Activities Friday, January 2, 10 AM - 1:30 PM Frog Pond (Boston Common) Free Community Ice-Skating Day Saturday, January 3, 10 AM - 1:30 PM Chez Vous (Dorchester) Free Community Roller-Skating Day and Mayor Michelle Wu's 2026 Inauguration Seal
Michelle takes up the chainsaw to fell this year’s Tree for Boston in Nova Scotia
Mira in front of the 45-foot tall white spruce headed for Boston Common
Outside the Halifax Convention Centre, the street is closed off with gates that say “Street Closed / Pedestrian Access Only”
An intersection with car lanes, sidewalk-level bike lane with a decline down to street level grade at the intersection, cobblestone pavers & sidewalk
A sidewalk-level bike lane in Halifax separated from the sidewalk with gray pavers
Michelle, Mira, Cass & Blaise on the bus in Halifax
Mayor Wu speaks from a podium at Grace by Nia in Seaport. She is standing alongside Boston elected officials, including Chair Aaron Michlewitz, Councilor Henry Santana, and Councilor Sharon Durkan.
Purple background with a photo of Mayor Wu and her kids at a voting machine. Graphic includes text that reads, "ELECTION DAY IS TODAY!; Polling locations in Boston are open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Find more information at michelleforboston.com/vote."
Michelle speaks alongside regional municipal leaders to address the Trump admin’s threatened SNAP benefits lapse
Clip of Tom Brady after winning 2019 Super Bowl and footage of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaking on election night.
Mayor Michelle Wu opens her arms to hug her family on stage.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu outside of a school in Roslindale with her three children.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks Haitian Creole and meets voters in Roslindale.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks at a campaign rally at Mozart Park in Jamaica Plain.
Purple and blue graphic with pictures of Mayor Michelle Wu and voters with text: It’s Election Day. Polling locations in Boston are open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. GOTV Find voting info at michelleforboston.com/vote.
Purple and blue graphic with text: 12,500+ doors knocked over GOTV weekend! And a big group photo of Mayor Wu and supporters from a GOTV canvass this weekend.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks on stage at a Labor Day Rally on Boston City Hall plaza
Michelle & volunteers take a picture on Adams Street before going out to knock on doors
Mayor Wu, Mira, and Rep. Holmes pose for a photo behind the counter with the staff at Brothers Deli in Mattapan.
Graphic with photos of Michelle Wu meeting voters and text: Early Vote Boston! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD • BOSTON CITY HALL, DOWNTOWN (9 A.M. - 5 P.M.) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH • BOSTON CITY HALL, DOWNTOWN (9 A.M. - 8 P.M.) • SAINT NECTARIOS CHURCH, ROSLINDALE (12 - 8 P.M.) • FLORIAN HALL, DORCHESTER (12 - 8 P.M.) • BCYF TOBIN COMMUNITY CENTER, MISSION HILL (12 - 8 P.M.) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH • BOSTON CITY HALL, DOWNTOWN (9 A.M. - 5 P.M.)
A large crowd of people stand together in Pho Hoa Restaurant holding Michelle Wu for Boston signs with Mayor Wu and Baby Mira in the middle.
Graphic with bright purple and blue colors, a photo collage of Mayor Wu with supporters at different canvassing events, and text that reads: Weekend of Action, 9000+ doors knocked in 2 days! Join our movement michelleforboston.com