Elevator Accessibility Upgrades
Design contracts awarded: Summer 2020
Total value of design contracts: $34 million
Elevator Replacements and Renovations
We plan to install new elevators at nine stations to ensure there are multiple accessible paths to subway platforms. We also plan to fully modernize existing elevators at each station.
These improvements will provide the following rider benefits at all nine stations:
- Full accessibility
- Greater safety and convenience
- 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
As of February 2025, elevator improvements are being designed for the following stations:
- Chinatown: Two new elevators and two replacements
- State: One new elevator and one replacement
Designs are paused for the following stations while we work to approve funding for construction:
- Arlington: Three new elevators
- Broadway: 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
- 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.
Accessibility on the MBTA
The MBTA is dedicated to the work we're doing to make each mode of transit accessible to everyone.
Arlington Station
Project status: 100% design, paused until construction funding is approved
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.
Broadway Station
Project status: Approaching 75% design, paused until construction funding is approved
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.
Chinatown Station
Project status: Approaching 75% design
Our plans to provide full accessibility to Chinatown station include upgrades to lighting, security, and communication systems, and improved bus and pedestrian connections.
Davis Station
Project status: Approaching 100% design, paused until construction funding is approved
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.
Jackson Square Station
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.
Learn more about Jackson Square Station Accessibility Improvements
Massachusetts Avenue Station
Project status: Approaching 100% design, paused until construction funding is approved
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.
North Station
Project status: 100% design, paused until construction funding is approved
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.
State Station
Project status: Approaching 75% 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.
Sullivan Square Station
Download the Sullivan Square station 30% design presentation
Project status: 30% design, paused until construction funding is approved
Our planned upgrades will make Sullivan Square station fully accessible, with easier navigation and improved bus and pedestrian connections.
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Contact Us
For all questions and comments related to these accessibility improvements, please email ElevatorProgram@MBTA.com.
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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.
Accessibility on the MBTA
The MBTA is dedicated to the work we're doing to make each mode of transit accessible to everyone.