Boston University East station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1894 |
| Headquarters | Boston , United States |
Area served | Boston University campus community |
Boston University East station is an at-grade light rail stop on the MBTA Green Line B branch located in Boston, Massachusetts. Situated within the median of Commonwealth Avenue between Granby Street and Cummington Street, it primarily serves the Boston University campus community. The station consists of two side platforms flanking the B branch’s dual tracks.
History
Located adjacent to the Warren Towers residence hall and Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences, Boston University East ranks as the sixth busiest station on the B branch.[1] In the early 2000s, the MBTA undertook accessibility enhancements by installing raised platforms at several surface stops. Boston University East, together with Boston University Central, was included in a $32 million initiative that upgraded thirteen stations across the B, C, and E branches.[2] During the renovation period, a temporary stop was established to serve riders between these two stations.[3]
Work commenced on March 18, 2002, following a one-week delay caused by preceding projects at Harvard Avenue and Washington Street. Although initially projected to conclude within six months,[3] inclement weather and restricted nighttime work hours postponed completion until March 2003.[4] After the original contractor withdrew early in 2003, a replacement contractor took over in September. The refurbished stations officially reopened on November 18, 2003.[5]
In March 2024, the MBTA revealed intentions to evaluate merging Blandford Street and Boston University East into a single station to improve operational performance.[6]
External links
- Boston University East Station – MBTA
- Google Maps Street View: Granby Street access, Cummington Street access
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedbluebook - ↑ Rivera, Lydia (July 12, 2001). "The MBTA Continues Accessibility Program At Coolidge Corner Station". MBTA Press Releases. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Archived from the original on October 30, 2001.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "BU East, Central T Stop Construction Begins Monday". Daily Free Press. March 15, 2002.
- ↑ "T construction continues". Daily Free Press. February 7, 2003.
- ↑ "MBTA Accessibility Program Update On Green Line" (Press release). Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. November 7, 2003. Archived from the original on December 5, 2003.
- ↑ "Green Line B Branch Improvements and Accessibility Upgrades" (PDF). Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. March 22, 2024.