Allston Street station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | May 26, 1900 |
| Headquarters | Boston , United States |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
Allston Street station serves as a light rail stop on the MBTA Green Line B branch. It is located within the median between the westbound lanes and the frontage road of Commonwealth Avenue at the intersection with Allston Street in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts. This station lacks accessibility features and consists of two side platforms positioned on the near sides of the Allston Street grade crossing, accommodating two tracks.
History
The streetcar line commenced operation on May 26, 1900, when the section connecting Packards Corner and Chestnut Hill Avenue was inaugurated, thereby joining pre-existing tracks to the east and west. Prior to 1983, the platforms were notably narrow; specifically, the inbound platform was separated from the adjacent southbound traffic lanes by only a curb. During a track replacement closure from July 30 to September 10, 1983, improvements were made to the station, including construction of low walls designed to enhance passenger safety by better delineating the platform area from vehicular traffic.
Between 2018 and 2019, track maintenance included replacement of platform edges at multiple stops on the line—though Allston Street was not among them—initiating requirements for accessibility upgrades. Planning efforts for modifications at five B Branch stations began in 2021. In 2024, Allston Street along with other remaining non-accessible stops on the B Branch were incorporated into this accessibility project. Due to its close proximity to and a steep incline south of Warren Street, Allston Street and a neighboring stop will be merged into one consolidated station. As of February 2025, the MBTA intends to release a $74 million design-build contract for bidding by May 2025, with construction anticipated to start in fall 2025 and continue through mid-2027.