Kent Street station
| Company type | Light rail stop |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Brookline , United States |
Area served | Brookline, Massachusetts |
Kent Street station serves as a surface-level light rail stop on the MBTA Green Line, specifically on the C branch. It is situated within the median of Beacon Street in Brookline, Massachusetts. Plans indicate that this stop will be discontinued by the close of 2026. The station features two staggered side platforms positioned on either side of the Kent Street / Powell Street grade crossing; the outbound platform is located to the east, while the inbound platform lies to the west. Notably, Kent Street station lacks accessibility accommodations.
During track maintenance in 2018–19, which included replacing platform edges at multiple stops, new mandates for accessibility improvements were introduced.[1] By December 2022, design efforts for Kent Street along with seven additional stations on the C Branch had reached 15% completion.[2] As of February 2024, proposals recommended closing Kent Street station because it is situated very close—just —to the neighboring St. Paul Street and Hawes Street stations.[3] In May 2024, the Federal Transit Administration granted $67 million to the MBTA to support platform upgrade projects.[4] Construction related to the C Branch platform enhancements is anticipated to conclude by fall 2026 according to June 2024 estimates.[5]