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A new survey unveiled this week by the Reimagine Broadway effort shows that a majority of those surveyed – those that use the bus and those that don’t – approve of the idea of having a one-seat ride from Glendale Square to downtown Boston.
In that survey, 442 people in Everett were surveyed online and on the street, and 277 used the bus primarily and 165 did not. However, 341 of them wanted to see the bus continue from Everett Square to downtown Boston in a dedicated lane. Another 312 wanted to see the dedicated bus lane continue from Everett Square to Glendale Square. New dedicated bus lanes on Sweetser Circle and during the afternoon hours northbound on Broadway were key provisions in the Reimagine Broadway initiative launched early last fall.
The City of Everett has been working closely with the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) for the Reimagine Broadway initiative.
After months of the initiative being underway, ITDP is seeking feedback from the Everett community through an online survey.
“I am truly grateful for the efforts made by ITDP,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I hope this initiative has begun enhance our community’s experience on Broadway not only by improving transportation, but by developing a shared space for our residents and local businesses to gather. Collecting feedback and hearing from the community is a fantastic way to help them evaluate and determine what improvements or adjustments should be made.” The Reimagine Broadway initiative is furthering the City’s efforts to build towards Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The City of Everett is committed to creating more dedicated bus lanes that will allow residents to make trips faster with less crowded commutes. The survey is ope