Harvard Avenue station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Boston , United States |
Area served | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
Harvard Avenue station is a light rail stop on the MBTA Green Line B branch, positioned within Boston's Allston district in Massachusetts. Located along the western side of Commonwealth Avenue at the intersection with Harvard Avenue, it caters to an area characterized by both residential and commercial properties. The station features a pair of side platforms situated on opposite sides of Harvard Avenue, serving the two tracks of the B branch, and offers full accessibility. In 2011, it was the second most frequented surface stop on the Green Line’s surface branches, averaging 3,602 boardings on weekdays.
History
Owing to substantial passenger use, Harvard Avenue was prioritized among the initial Green Line surface stops to receive accessibility improvements. Around the year 2000, temporary wheelchair lifts were installed as an interim solution. Subsequently, the MBTA launched a $32 million initiative to upgrade thirteen stations across the B, C, and E branches by installing raised platforms to enhance accessibility. Renovations at Harvard Avenue commenced in November 2001 and reached completion by October 2002. Construction delays at this station also affected similar upgrade projects at nearby Boston University East and Boston University Central stops. During the renovation phase, temporary platforms were set up on the side of Harvard Avenue opposite their normal locations.