Elevator Accessibility Upgrades | Projects (original) (raw)
An accessible elevator at Government Center station
Design contracts awarded: Summer 2020
Total value of design contracts: $34 million
Status: 30% design complete
Elevator Replacements and Renovations
To provide greater accessibility and convenience to riders, we plan to renovate or replace 27 elevators in nine stations. These improvements will provide the following rider benefits at each station:
- Full accessibility
- Greater safety
- More reliable elevator service
- Improved pedestrian circulation and wayfinding
- Enhanced customer experience
These nine projects are in various stages of design and funding approval.
Elevators under design
Elevator improvements are currently in the design stage for the following stations:
- Arlington: Three new elevators
- Broadway: Two new elevators and two replacements
- Chinatown: Two new elevators and two replacements
- Davis: Two new elevators and two replacements
- Jackson Square: One new elevator and one replacement
- Massachusetts Avenue: One new elevator and one replacement
- North Station: Two new elevators
- State: One new elevator and two replacements
- Sullivan Square: One new elevator and two replacements
Learn about the MBTA’s system-wide accessibility improvements
Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.
Arlington Station
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Project status: 75% design
We’re upgrading Arlington station to make it a fully accessible facility with better bus and pedestrian connections. Improvements will include a reopened and fully accessible Berkeley Street entrance.
Berkeley Street entrance reopening
Two new elevators at the Berkeley Street end of the platform
New elevator from the Berkeley Street entrance to the street
ADA-compliant fare collection gates
Pedestrian circulation improvements that improve wayfinding
Safety feature upgrades, including LED fixtures and station-wide emergency egress lighting and fire alarm replacement
Lower station maintenance costs and energy consumption
Station accessibility and safety enhancements
More reliable elevator service
Easier station navigation
Improved rider experience
Broadway Station
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Project status: 30% design
We’re planning accessibility upgrades to Broadway station that include a new headhouse with two new elevators. The modernized station will be fully accessible and provide improved bus and pedestrian connections.
Replacement of two existing elevators at the West Broadway headhouse
Proposed new headhouse at the corner of West 4th Street that would include two new elevators
Two fully accessible station entrances
Upgraded station amenities
New wayfinding and signage
Full accessibility at both entrances
Increased safety
Easier station navigation
More dependable elevator service
Chinatown Station
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Project status: 30% design
Our plans to provide full accessibility to Chinatown station include upgrades to lighting, security, and communication systems, and improved bus and pedestrian connections.
New station entrances at Hayward Place and LaGrange Street
Two new elevators on southbound and northbound platforms, and replacement of the two existing elevators
Safety feature improvements including upgraded lighting within the work zones, security, and communication systems
Station circulation and wayfinding improvements
Lower station maintenance costs and energy consumption
Improved accessibility and safety
Expanded and more reliable elevator service
Easier station navigation
Davis Station
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Project status: 75% design
We’re planning accessibility and amenity upgrades to Davis station in Somerville’s Davis Square. This station will be fully accessible and will feature multiple elevators for more dependable service, as well as improved bus and pedestrian connections.
Elevator replacement at College Avenue headhouse
New elevator at Holland Street headhouse
New elevator connecting the mezzanine to the platform at the center of the station
Replacement of existing elevator connecting the mezzanine to the platform at the center of the station
Station amenity upgrades
New wayfinding and signage
Full station accessibility from both entrances
Increased safety
Expanded and more reliable elevator service
Easier station navigation
Jackson Square Station
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Project status: 75% design
We’re upgrading Jackson Square station to provide an additional elevator and improved station navigation. This modernized and fully accessible station will also offer improved bus and pedestrian connections.
Installation of a new elevator and replacement of the existing one
Improved north and south stairways
Improved pedestrian circulation, wayfinding, and signage
Upgraded station amenities
Enhanced accessibility
Improved safety
Expanded and more dependable elevator service
Easier station navigation, including improved bus and transit connections
Lower station maintenance costs and energy consumption
Massachusetts Avenue Station
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Project status: 75% design
Our planned accessibility upgrades will make Massachusetts Avenue station fully accessible. Improvements will include a new elevator, easier station navigation, and better bus and pedestrian connections.
Installation of a new elevator and replacement of the existing one
New entrance over the Orange Line tracks
Enhanced pedestrian circulation, signage, and wayfinding
Upgraded key station amenities
Enhanced accessibility and safety
More reliable elevator service
Easier station navigation
Lower station maintenance costs and energy consumption
North Station
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Project status: 75% design
Our accessibility upgrades to North Station will include a pedestrian bridge in addition to two new elevators. The fully accessible station will also offer improved bus and pedestrian connections.
Two new elevators leading from the lobby to inbound and outbound platforms
Pedestrian bridge connecting the entrance lobby and outbound platform
Pedestrian circulation and wayfinding improvements
Full station accessibility
Improved safety
More reliable elevator service
Improved pedestrian circulation and wayfinding
Lower station maintenance costs and energy consumption
State Station
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Project status: 30% design
Our planned upgrades to State station include a new elevator and better lighting, security, and communication systems, and enhanced station navigation. A fully accessible State Street station will also offer improved bus and pedestrian connections.
One new elevator in the Washington Mall headhouse
Replacement of the two existing elevators
Milk Street lobby floors and stairs will be rebuilt to meet accessibility requirements
Improved safety features including upgraded lighting, security, and communication systems
Better circulation and wayfinding
Lower maintenance costs and energy consumption
Full accessibility
Additional and more reliable elevator service
Safety upgrades
Easier station navigation
Sullivan Square Station
Download the Sullivan Square station 30% design presentation
Project status: 30% design
Our planned upgrades will make Sullivan Square station fully accessible, with easier navigation and improved bus and pedestrian connections.
A new pass-through-style elevator will connect the lower bus loop with the Orange Line station entrance
Two existing elevators will be converted to the pass-through style
Better station pedestrian circulation and wayfinding
Lower maintenance costs and energy consumption
Full accessibility
Greater safety
Improved elevator service reliability
Easier station navigation
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For all questions and comments related to these accessibility improvements, please email ElevatorProgram@MBTA.com.
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