Phase 1 Service Changes

Routes Map

Service Change Details

Exact service hours may change as more detailed schedules are made available closer to December.

Jump to specific routes:

• Route 86
• Route 104
• Route 109
• Route 110
• Route 116/117

Route 86: Reservoir – Harvard Square

Today, Route 86 runs from Reservoir through Cambridge to Sullivan.

Changes on December 15

• Route 86 will run more frequently during midday, evenings, and weekends.
• It will run from about 5 AM to 1 AM daily.
• Route 86 will be shortened to run from Reservoir to Harvard in Cambridge. It will no longer continue to Sullivan.
• Riders traveling from Harvard to Sullivan can use Route 109, which will replace Route 86 on this part of Washington Street.
  • Route 109 will be upgraded to a Frequent Bus Route, with service every 15 minutes or better.
  • Riders can transfer at Harvard towards Sullivan in the Upper Busway, and transfer towards Reservoir at street level at Eliot St and Bennett St.

Hours and Frequency Beginning December 15

 *Hours and frequencies may shift as we publish detailed schedules in later fall 2024.

**In general, peak hours for bus service are weekdays, 7 AM – 9 AM and 4 PM – 6:30 PM, but can vary by route. We'll publish detailed schedules in later fall 2024. Off-peak hours are all other hours. 

Route 104: Malden Center – Logan Airport

Today, Route 104 runs from Sullivan to Malden Center through Everett and Malden.

Changes on December 15

• Service will increase to every 15 minutes or better every day during service hours as Route 104 is upgraded to a Frequent Bus Route.
• Service will run from about 4:30 AM to 1:30 AM daily.
• Route 104 will be rerouted to offer new, crosstown service between Malden and Logan Airport. It will follow the existing route from Malden Center to Everett Square. Instead of going south to Sullivan, it will go east to Airport.
• Riders traveling to stops toward Sullivan beyond Everett Square can transfer to Route 109 at Broadway at Norwood St. Route 109 will also be upgraded to a Frequent Bus Route.
• Riders traveling between Sullivan and Everett Square towards Malden Center can take Route 109 to Broadway at Everett Square and transfer to Route 104 towards Malden Center.

Hours and Frequency Beginning December 15

  *Hours and frequencies may shift as we publish detailed schedules in later fall 2024.

Route 109: Linden Square – Harvard Square

Today, Route 109 runs through Everett from Linden Square in Malden to Sullivan Square, mostly along Broadway.  

Changes on December 15

• Service will increase to every 15 minutes or better every day during service hours as Route 109 is upgraded to a Frequent Bus Route.
• Service will run from about 4:30 AM to 1:45 AM weekdays, and about 4:45 AM to 1:45 AM weekends.
• It will continue to run from Linden Square to Sullivan Square, and will be extended past Sullivan to Harvard. This extension of Route 109 will replace the existing Route 86 on Washington Street between Sullivan Square and Harvard Square.
• This extended route will provide a new direct connection from Everett to the Green Line in Somerville and the Red Line at Harvard Square.

Hours and Frequency Beginning December 15

 *Hours and frequencies may shift as we publish detailed schedules in later fall 2024.

**In general, peak hours for bus service are weekdays, 7 AM – 9 AM and 4 PM – 6:30 PM, but can vary by route. We'll publish detailed schedules in later fall 2024. Off-peak hours are all other hours. 

Route 110: Wonderland Station – Wellington Station

Today, Route 110 offers crosstown bus service through Everett and Revere, running from Wellington to Wonderland via Broadway, Chelsea Street, Ferry Street, Elm Street, Park Avenue, Central Avenue, Beach Street, and North Shore Road.

Changes on December 15

• Service will increase to every 15 minutes or better every day during service hours as Route 110 is upgraded to a Frequent Bus Route.
• Service will run from about 5 AM to 1:30 AM daily.
• All trips will serve Wellington to Wonderland.
• Some bus stop locations in Revere Center will be modified.

Hours and Frequency Beginning December 15

 *Hours and frequencies may shift as we publish detailed schedules in later fall 2024. 

Routes 116 and 117: Wonderland Station – Maverick Station

Today, Route 116 provides service from Wonderland to Maverick via Revere Street, Broadway, Bellingham Sq, and Meridian St. Route 117 provides service from Wonderland to Maverick via Central Ave and Beach Street. Most of the route is the same as Route 116, except the final section on Beach Street near Wonderland.

Changes on December 15

• Routes 116 and 117 will be combined into one route, which will follow the same route the 116 uses today between Wonderland and Maverick.
• Route 116 will become a Frequent Bus Route, with service every 15 minutes or better during service hours.
• Service will run from about 4:15 AM to 1:45 AM daily.
• Route 117 will be discontinued. Riders on Central Ave and Beach St may use Route 110, transferring to 116 at Broadway at Park Ave in Revere or at Wonderland.
• Riders traveling between Maverick and Revere Center looking to access stops on Central Ave and Beach St may use Route 116, transferring to Route 110 at Broadway at Central Ave.

Hours and Frequency Beginning December 15

 *Hours and frequencies may shift as we publish detailed schedules in later fall 2024.

**In general, peak hours for bus service are weekdays, 7 AM – 9 AM and 4 PM – 6:30 PM, but can vary by route. We'll publish detailed schedules in later fall 2024. Off-peak hours are all other hours. 

Community Engagement

MBTA staff will be at bus stops throughout the fall to inform riders about changes that will begin on December 15. We are also hosting informational tables about these changes at the following locations. More events are in the works, so check back here for updates.

Downloads

For printable information about the upcoming service changes, download the Phase 1 flyer in your preferred language.

• Phase 1 Flyer | English (PDF, 488KB)
• Phase 1 Flyer | Arabic | العربية (PDF, 488KB)
• Phase 1 Flyer | Cambodian/Khmer | ខ្មែរ (PDF, 488KB)
• Phase 1 Flyer | Chinese (PDF, 488KB)
• Phase 1 Flyer | Haitian Creole | Kreyòl Ayisyen (PDF, 488KB)
• Phase 1 Flyer | Italian | Italiano (PDF, 488KB)
• Phase 1 Flyer | Portuguese | Português (PDF, 488KB)
• Phase 1 Flyer | Spanish | Español (PDF, 488KB)
• Phase 1 Flyer | Russian | Русский (PDF, 488KB)
• Phase 1 Flyer | Vietnamese | Tiếng Việt (PDF, 488KB)

Contact

If you have questions about these service changes, please contact us at BetterBusProject@mbta.com.