City Council Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement Hearing on Dockets #1340 and #1341

Order for a hearing to examine the civil rights implications of rapid transit inequities in the City of Boston.

Resolution in support of evaluating an Orange Line extension along Blue Hill Avenue. 

These matters were sponsored by Councilors Miniard Culpepper, and Brian Worrell, and were referred to the Committee on July 8, 2026.

NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members. However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Public Testimony

Members of the public are cordially invited to attend and testify in person. Those wishing to testify in person should arrive five (5) minutes before the call of the hearing to sign up. Please bring fifteen (15) copies of any written documentation you wish to present at the hearing. Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. This hearing will be recorded.

Staff Contact: Meghan Kavanagh

Mail Address:  Dockets #1340 & #1341 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.civilrights@boston.gov  

Staff Email:  meghan.kavanagh@boston.gov | Staff Telephone:  (617) 635-3040