Summit Avenue station (MBTA Green Line C branch)
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Brookline, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Light rail services (MBTA Green Line C branch) |
Summit Avenue station—initially announced as Winchester Street/Summit Avenue—serves as a light rail stop on the MBTA Green Line C branch. It is situated within the median of Beacon Street, positioned between Winchester Street and Summit Avenue in Brookline's Coolidge Corner district. This station features a pair of low side platforms alongside two tracks; however, it currently lacks accessible facilities.
History
Prior to approximately 2004, the station was identified as Winchester Street to prevent confusion with the Summit Avenue stop on the B branch. Following a pilot closure in April 2004 and a permanent shutdown in March 2005 of the B branch's Summit Avenue stop, the C branch station adopted the name Summit Avenue.
During 2018–19, track maintenance including replacement of platform edges initiated requirements for accessibility upgrades at multiple stops. By December 2022, design efforts for Summit Avenue and seven additional C Branch stations had reached 15% completion. Proposed plans unveiled in February 2024 suggested relocating platforms eastward with entry points from both Winchester Street and Summit Avenue. In May 2024, the Federal Transit Administration granted $67 million to the MBTA to construct accessible platforms at fourteen stops across the B and C branches, with Summit Avenue included. As of now, construction is projected to conclude by autumn 2026.