ICYMI: These Lexington Bus Stops Could Get Axed

LEXINGTON, MA – Seventeen bus stops in Lexington are proposed for elimination due to low ridership and accessibility issues, according to a letter sent to the town in March.

However, the decision isn't final – the MBTA will be accepting feedback through April 18 about the proposed removals. Comments may be submitted by email at serviceplanning@mbta.com or by phone at 617-222-3200.

These are the stops in Lexington that could get axed:

• Wood St @ Hartwell Ave - AFB
• Bedford St @ National Guard
• Hartwell Ave @ Wood St - AFB
• Bedford St Opp Winter St
• Watertown St Opp Pleasant St
• Watertown St @ Pleasant St
• Watertown St @ Green Ln
• Watertown St Opp Green Ln
• Old Mass Ave @ Wood St
• Wood St @ Woodpark Circle
• Wood St Opp Holton Rd
• Marrett Rd Opp Wilson Rd
• Waltham St Opp Wachusett Dr
• Wood St @ Chestnut Lane
• Old Mass Ave Opp Bonair Ave
• Wood St Opp Patterson Rd
• Old Mass Ave @ Bonair Ave

The town also has two upcoming public meetings regarding the MBTA's proposal:

Thursday, April 6, 5:45 PM
Commission on Disability
Town Hall - Parker Room, ground floor
1625 Mass Ave

Thursday, April 13, 9:00 AM
Traffic Safety Group Meeting
Town Hall - Selectmen's Meeting Room, top floor

Image via MBTA

Story originally published April 5.