THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 4, 2020 Page 5 MBTA works with City on new Sweetser Circle bus lane By Christopher Roberson T he MBTA recently announced that a dedicated bus lane will be added to Sweetser Circle to assuage traffi c snarls in that part of Everett. Bus lanes will also be put in on Main Street from Sweetser Circle to Tileston Street and on Broadway from Sweetser Circle to Chelsea Street. “Creating bus lanes in places like Sweetser Circle is critical for improving the commutes of our residents and advancing toward bus rapid transit,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “Reliable and effi cient public transportation is key to creating and preserving affordable housing for our residents and their ability to access our region’s economy.” City Transportation Planner Jay Monty said many residents have continued to use public transportation despite the COVID-19 pandemic. “Bus ridership has been fairly strong,” he said, adding that the rotary certainly needs a bus lane. “Every bus goes through Sweetser Circle.” Monty said the project is expected to be completed by October. Similar projects are also planned for Boston, Somerville and Chelsea as part of the MBTA’s $20 million Rapid Response Bus Lanes Program. The program’s objective is to create 14 miles of bus lanes to “improve bus speed, reliability and reduce crowded conditions in the wake of COVID-19.” “The Rapid Response Bus Lanes Program is about addressing the needs of riders today while taking a transformative step forward to build a better T,” said MBTA General Manager Stephen Poftak. “Throughout the pandemic, the majority of our ridership has been on our bus system. Advancing this program is the fastest way we can provide thousands of our riders with significant improvements in service reliability. We could not have done this without the support of our municipal partners and their leadership during this time. This kind of collaboration will allow our region’s economy to safely re-open while improving access for all.” NEW LOW RATES Get a Better Car. Or Just a Better Payment. as low as 2.49% Auto Loans memberspluscu.org 781-905-1500 Medford Norwood Dorchester Everett Plymouth *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. 2.49% APR for up to 48-month term. Monthly repayment of $21.91 per $1,000.00 borrowed. Payment does not reflect credit life and/or disability insurance and may differ slightly due to rounding. APRs are based upon credit score. Rates listed above reflect excellent credit scores. Other rates and terms available. Rates effective 8/14/2020 and are subject to change without notice. Membership requires a $25 deposit in a share/savings account. APR* PURCHASE: Avoid the finance guy and get more dealer price incentives! REFI: Redo your current loan and pay less every month! Apply FAST Online at memberspluscu.org Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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