Hyde Park Avenue Multimodal Corridor
We are making near-term safety and accessibility improvements for all travelers on Hyde Park Avenue between Readville and Forest Hills while working to plan our long-term vision.
Hyde Park Avenue is an arterial corridor that connects Hyde Park, Roslindale and Jamaica Plain. The corridor connects residents to critical transit hubs and allows for greater mobility.
The Hyde Park Avenue Multimodal Corridor and Southwest Boston Transportation Action Plan process has laid an important foundation to design the long-term vision for the corridor, but it also has identified near-term improvements – some of which have already been implemented, and some of which can be designed and constructed in 2027 and 2028.
Fall 2026 Repaving
We will repave Hyde Park Avenue between Walk Hill Street and approximately 200 feet north of Tower Street to repair the deteriorated roadway surface.
Following repaving, we will restore a four-lane cross-section with a modified design to maximize pedestrian safety and traffic calming benefits while ensuring smooth bus operations and traffic flow.
- We are scheduled to start milling work the week of October 5. It will take place during off-peak or overnight hours over the course of two nights. Paving work will be completed 1 - 2 weeks following milling. New pavement markings, signal equipment, and traffic signal programming will follow.
- All work is weather dependent. We will prioritize the completion of operationally critical elements, and anything not finished this fall will be scheduled for the next construction season.
- Please pay close attention to all posted signs during construction. Some parking restrictions and travel detours will be required to complete the work. Our contractors make every effort to minimize disruption.
Wider Crosswalks
Crosswalks at Tower Street and Ukraine Way will be widened to 15 feet (from the existing 10-foot standard), providing more space for pedestrians at these busy intersections.
Enhanced “Daylighting”
Pavement markings, signage, and concrete islands will restrict parking within 20 feet of existing crosswalks at Weld Hill Street, Woodlawn Street, Tower Street, and Ukraine Way. This will improve sightlines for pedestrians and turning drivers.
Other Pavement Marking Enhancements
Stop lines at Tower Street and Ukraine Way will be pulled back from the crosswalks to provide clearer stopping points and discourage crosswalk crowding. "Do not block the box" markings at Tower Street will discourage drivers from blocking the intersection during peak hours.
We are fine-tuning the details of the design plans. We will post a roll plan here soon.
More Frequent Pedestrian Crossings
A new signal phase will be added for the northern crosswalk, reducing pedestrian wait times by up to half the current length. The exclusive pedestrian phase will be retained for all crosswalks at the intersection.
Northbound Left-Turn only Lane
The two northbound lanes will become "left-only" and "through-only." The northern crosswalk signal will run concurrently with northbound left turns, avoiding conflicts and maximizing efficiency.
Reliable Traffic and Transit
The signal will remain synchronized with other nearby signals, including the Arborway/Washington Street intersection. While peak-hour queues may be slightly longer, vehicles and MBTA buses will generally be able to clear the intersection in one light cycle.
NEW SIGNAL PLAN
THE NEXT TWO YEARS
Next Two YearsBuilding on your feedback, we’re exploring and advancing additional upgrades to improve safety, accessibility, and transit reliability all along Hyde Park Avenue. We are actively developing scopes for projects (listed below) that can be delivered over the next two years, focusing on what is feasible, impactful, and cost-effective. While funding and capacity constraints mean we won’t be able to get to every possible project in a two-year timeframe, we are committed to sharing our progress with you as this work continues.
New crosswalk at Wyvern Street to help residents cross Hyde Park Avenue between the Woodbourne neighborhood and Pagel Playground. We are currently evaluating design options, including the potential for a full traffic signal.
Intersection upgrades at Ukraine Way, Tower Street, Weld Hill Street, and Woodlawn Street. All locations will receive ADA-compliant curb ramps. Where feasible, we will consider curb extensions, raised crosswalks, and other enhancements.
Safety and accessibility upgrades alongside routine repaving on up to three southerly segments (Milton Street to Reservation Road, Reservation Road to Dana Avenue, and West Street to Metropolitan Avenue). Schedule and scope depend on ongoing utility coordination. We will use this routine maintenance work as a near-term, cost-effective way to deliver new safety, mobility, and transit features where feasible.
Targeting overnight speeding along all of Hyde Park Avenue by changing traffic signal timing to minimize continuous green time at signalized intersections during late night and early morning hours.
Information and Past Updates
Information & Past Updates
5 ROUTES SERVED
Routes 32, 14, 30, 33, and 50 all travel along Hyde Park Avenue at some point.
High Volume
Over 200 buses a day travel the entire length of the corridor.
High ridership route
The Route 32 bus along Hyde Park Avenue is among the top ten MBTA bus routes serving the most riders each day.
Forest Hills to Wolcott Square is 4.5 miles and takes roughly 35 minutes on the 32 bus.
30 minute delaysDelays can range from 15 to up to 30 minutes going one way.
30 hours a monthRiders on the 32 bus, riding the entire length of the corridor every day, can spend an additional 30 hours a month in delays. This translates to nearly 1,000,000 collective hours of delay per year.
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