Fordham Road station (MBTA)
| Company type | Light rail stop |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Boston , United States |
Area served | Allston neighborhood, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Products | Light rail transit service (MBTA Green Line B branch) |
Fordham Road station served as a light rail stop on the MBTA Green Line B branch. It was situated within the median of Commonwealth Avenue at the intersection with Fordham Road in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The station consisted of two side platforms located just before the pedestrian crossing at Fordham Road. It was discontinued in 2004 to enhance overall transit speeds along the route.
History
In 2003, Fordham Road was identified as one of five stops on the B branch recommended for closure to streamline service operations. These stations were chosen based on their relatively low passenger usage and closeness to stations with higher ridership.[1] Ridership data from 1995 indicated that Fordham Road had an average of 921 daily boardings, compared to 1,521 at nearby Packards Corner and 4,077 at Harvard Avenue station, both located within a short distance.[2] Although the proposal initially included Chiswick Road, it was later excluded. On April 20, 2004, Fordham Road, along with Summit Avenue, Mount Hood Road, and Greycliff Road, was temporarily closed. After conducting a rider survey where 73% of 1,142 participants supported the closures, the MBTA board voted to make these changes permanent on March 15, 2005.[1][3]
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