MBTA Accessibility Alerts

21 active alerts at | Andrew | Bowdoin | Central | Chinatown | Courthouse | Malden Center | North Station | Oak Grove | Orient Heights | Porter | Ruggles | South Station | State Street | Tufts Medical Center | Unknown |

Andrew

Andrew escalator unavailable

Andrew Escalator 123 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to busway) is unavailable until further notice pending replacement.

Until: ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

Bowdoin

Bowdoin escalator unavailable

Bowdoin Escalator 125 (Lobby to street) is unavailable until further notice pending replacement.

Until: ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

The escalator will remain out of service for the foreseeable future. This decision was made after a thorough inspection determined that corrosion on the escalator’s steel truss was so severe that it could not be repaired further and that a complete replacement of the escalator would be required. Replacing the escalator at this location requires a more extended unit meeting modern escalator safety requirements. This longer unit will require significant alteration to the station entrance to meet code requirements. The MBTA has currently begun design work to understand what station upgrades will be needed. Due to these complexities, we expect the escalator will remain out of service for a significant time. We recognize the challenges this poses to our riders, and please know we are working to identify a solution as quickly as possible. In the meantime, Government Center Station, which is fully accessible and serves the Blue Line, is under a quarter-mile from Bowdoin Station.

Central

Central escalator unavailable

Central Escalator 360 (Alewife platform to street) unavailable from Mon Feb 2 through Fri Feb 20 due to maintenance

Until: Through February 20 May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

Chinatown

Chinatown elevator unavailable

Chinatown Elevator 876 (Oak Grove platform to Washington St, Essex St) unavailable due to maintenance

Until: Ongoing May be a problem if: in wheelchair/need step-free access.

To exit: get off the train at Tufts Medical Center. Go to the Washington St exit. At street level, cross Washington St. Take a Silver Line SL4 (South Station) or SL5 (Downtown) bus to Washington St and Essex St (Chinatown Station). Alternatively, if possible, travel 0.2 miles north on Washington St to Chinatown Station. To board: go to the Silver Line SL5 bus stop at Washington St and Essex St. Take an SL5 (Downtown) bus to Tufts Medical Center (stay on bus past the Temple Pl stop). Alternate route: travel 0.2 miles south on Washington St to Tufts Medical Center.

Courthouse

Courthouse escalator unavailable

Courthouse Escalator 417 (Airport/Design Center platform to south lobby) unavailable due to ongoing construction at the station.

Until: ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

Courthouse escalator unavailable

Courthouse Escalator 415 (Airport/Design Center platform to lobby) unavailable due to ongoing construction at the station.

Until: ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

Malden Center

Malden Center escalator unavailable

Malden Center Escalator 312 (Street level to Commuter Rail platform) unavailable due to maintenance.

Until: Ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

North Station

North Station escalator unavailable

North Station Escalator 447 (Passageway to Commuter Rail, TD Garden) unavailable due to maintenance

Until: Ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

North Station escalator unavailable

North Station Escalator 304 (Oak Grove platform to Valenti Way lobby) unavailable due to maintenance

Until: Ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

Oak Grove

Oak Grove escalator unavailable

Oak Grove Escalator 105 (Commuter Rail platform to unpaid lobby) unavailable

Until: Ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

Orient Heights

Orient Heights escalator unavailable

Orient Heights Escalator 441 (Wonderland platform to pedestrian bridge) unavailable due to maintenance

Until: Ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

Porter

Porter escalator unavailable

Porter Escalator 510 (Ashmont/Braintree platform to paid lobby) unavailable due to maintenance

Until: Ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

Ruggles

Ruggles escalator unavailable

Ruggles Escalator 136 (Orange Line platform to upper lobby) unavailable

Until: Ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

South Station

South Station elevator unavailable

South Station Elevator 926 (Subway Lobby to Atlantic Avenue, Summer Street) unavailable due to maintenance

May be a problem if: in wheelchair/need step-free access.

To exit, South Station Elevator 949 located on the opposite side of the lobby. Alternatively, travel up the ramp towards the Commuter Rail Concourse, and at the base of the escalator, turn left and proceed down the hallway. At the end of the hallway, use South Station Elevator 6476 to access the Commuter Rail Concourse. To board, cross Atlantic Ave towards Dewey Sq and use South Station Elevator 949.

South Station escalator unavailable

South Station Escalator 382 (Alewife platform to lobby) unavailable due to maintenance

Until: Ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

State Street

State escalator unavailable

State Escalator 6 (Oak Grove platform to Old State House lobby) unavailable

Until: Ongoing May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

Tufts Medical Center

Tufts Medical Center escalator unavailable

Tufts Medical Center Escalator 147 (Forest Hills platform to Washington Street lobby) unavailable from Mon Feb 16 through Fri Feb 27 due to maintenance

Until: Starting Monday May be a problem if: limited mobility/need escalator.

No further description given.

Unknown

South Acton elevator unavailable

South Acton Elevator 705 (Track 2 (Boston platform) to pedestrian bridge) out of service.

Until: Ongoing May be a problem if: in wheelchair/need step-free access.

To travel from the North Station platform to the Fitchburg platform, travel east on Maple St towards Main St. At Main St., turn left and continue to Railroad St. At Rairoad St., turn lefr and continue to the station, where a ramp to the Fitchburg platform is located next the small parking lot. To travel from the Fitchburg platform to the North Station platform, travel to the east end of the platform and proceed down the ramp to the small parking lot. Continue east on Railroad St. to Main St. At Main St., turn right and continue to Maple St. At Maple St., turn right and continue to the walkway that leads to the platform.

East Taunton elevator unavailable

East Taunton Elevator 779 (Platform to pedestrian bridge) unavailable. Please use the available ramp at the North end of the platform.

May be a problem if: in wheelchair/need step-free access.

To exit: Go to the north end of the platform. Take the ramp to the parking lot. To board: Take the path near the accessible drop-off/pick-up area. Take the ramp to the platform.

Worcester elevator unavailable

Worcester Elevator 781 (Platform to pedestrian bridge) unavailable. Please use the elevator in the main building at 2 Washington Sq.

May be a problem if: in wheelchair/need step-free access.

No further description given.

Winchester Center elevator unavailable

Winchester Center Elevator 749 (Track 1 (outbound platform) to Main St) is out of service. Please use the ramp or elevator 748 from Track 1 to Waterfield St. parking.

Until: Ongoing May be a problem if: in wheelchair/need step-free access.

Please use nearby Winchester Center Elevator 748.