Navigating the MBTA's Partial Red Line Closure: What Riders Need to Know

The MBTA's Red Line's Ashmont branch will be closed for 16 days, prompting officials to encourage Red Line riders in Dorchester and Mattapan to work from home or plan for a slower commute using alternative travel options such as free shuttle buses, the Fairmount commuter rail line, other MBTA buses, or Bluebikes. The closure will allow for track repairs and upgrades to alleviate speed restrictions. Boston residents can now enjoy cheaper Bluebikes memberships, and the city will offer free Bluebikes passes during the Red Line closure.