The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority operates 178 bus routes (list of routes) in the Greater Boston area, many of which are were formerly part of a large streetcar system. Some routes are for local transport within the city; others bring passengers from surrounding areas to stops on the MBTA Commuter Rail or subway lines. The MBTA has a policy objective to provide transit service within walking distance (defined as 0.25 miles (0.40km)) for all residents living in areas with population densities greater than 5,000 inhabitants per square mile (1,900/km2) within the MBTA service. Much of this service is provided by bus.
The MBTA operates a four-route bus rapid transit service branded as the Silver Line, as well as three crosstown routes that were intended to become the first part of the now-suspended Urban Ring project. Fifteen routes designed as key routes run with higher frequency at all times, including extended service hours on Friday and Saturday nights over some of these routes.
The 106 Franklin Sq. or Lebanon St. - Wellington Station provides a route between Franklin Square in Melrose and Wellington station in Medford. Major areas and key destinations this line serves include Downtown Melrose, Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, Maplewood Square in Malden, and Malden Center. It provides connections to other MBTA lines at Malden Center and Wellington, both connecting to the Orange Line.
130 (defunct)
The 130 Lebanon St. - Malden Center is a now defunct bus route which ran from Lebanon St. in Melrose to Malden Center. The route was discontinued when the 106 was extended part-time to Franklin Sq. in Melrose. The Lebanon St. to Malden Center portion of 106 was nearly identical to the route of the 130. Minimal service was lost with the removal of this route.
Wakefield is a city in West Yorkshire, England, on the River Calder and the eastern edge of the Pennines, which had a population of 76,886 in 2001.
Wakefield was dubbed the "Merrie City" in the Middle Ages and in 1538 John Leland described it as, "a very quick market town and meately large; well served of fish and flesh both from sea and by rivers ... so that all vitaile is very good and chepe there. A right honest man shall fare well for 2d. a meal. ... There be plenti of se coal in the quarters about Wakefield".
In the 18thcentury, Wakefield traded in corn, coal mining and textiles and in 1888 its parish church acquired cathedral status. It became the county town and seat of the West Riding County Council in 1889 and the West Yorkshire Metropolitan Council from 1974 until it was dissolved in 1986.
Wakefield was born in Romsey, Victoria, and educated at state schools in Orbost and at Scotch College, Melbourne with a BSc in biology. He joined the Victorian Education Department in 1934 and served as a teacher in various parts of East Gippsland.
From 1955 to 1965 he lectured in natural history and science at the Melbourne Teachers’ College. In 1960 he graduated as a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne, and in 1969 completed a MSc in paleontology at Monash University, as well as lecturing in biology at Monash Teachers’ College.
Wakefield is a station on the Haverhill Line commuter rail line of the MBTA. This station services nearby Wakefield Square. It is officially located at 225 North Avenue, according to the MBTA. However the actual location is across the tracks, which run parallel to North Avenue. The station is also described by some as being located at 27-29 Tuttle Street, which runs behind the station between Albion and Chestnut Streets.
Wakefield Station was originally built in 1889 by the Boston and Maine Railroad, as Wakefield Upper Depot. Another former B&M station built in the 1950s is located to the north on the corner of Tuttle and Chestnut Streets, and a former freight house built by B&M sometime around 1845 can be found south of Wakefield Square along North Avenue. The 1950s station house is now a law office, and the station operates from sheltered platforms in front of the B&M Depot, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
Bus connections
137 Reading Depot - Malden Center Station via North Ave, Wakefield, Melrose & Oak Grove
Colonel’s Paradise | Yoshi's Ride Series {S10-E18} - Riding the 131 🚌 - {MBTA} | SPECIAL REQUEST
Welcome! Yoshi is here with a brand new video on the Ride Series!
This is Episode 18 of Season 10 and today, we will be riding the 131 to Melrose Highlands, via Salem Street, Oak Grove Station & East Side Melrose.
I hope you enjoy this! Please like the video and subscribe to my channel, It would really help out my channel a lot!
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[THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROUTE & RIDE]
Route:
{131} Melrose Highlands - Malden Center Station via Oak Grove Station & East Side Melrose.
Vehicle:
2020 New Flyer Hybrid XDE40 #3128 with Cummins ISB Diesel/BAE Hybrid Engine.
Garage Located From Vehicle:
Charlestown Garage [Located at 21 Arlington Ave, Boston, MA 01930]
Hours of Operation:
Weekday: 6:25AM - 7:47PM
Trip: 3:35PM - 4:09PM Melrose Highlands vi...
published: 18 Mar 2022
The Challenger | Yoshi's Ride Series {S11-E09A} - Riding the 137 🚌 - {MBTA} | SPECIAL REQUEST
Requested By @mbtarailfanner63
👋 Hi! Welcome to a brand new video on the Ride Series!
You are currently watching Episode 9A of Season 11!
We will be riding Bus Route 137 to Reading Depot, via Oak Grove Station, Wakefield Square and Main Street, which is originally the route 136.
I hope you enjoy this! If you do, consider liking the video and subscribe to my channel, it really helps!
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[THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROUTE & RIDE]
| 🚏 | Route:
{137} Reading Depot - Malden Center Station via Oak Grove Station, Wakefield Square & Main Street.
| 🚎 | Vehicle:
2019-20 New Flyer Hybrid #2024 with Cummins ISB/BAE Hybrid Engine.
| 🏫| Garage Located From Vehicle:
Charlestown Garage [Located at 21 Arlington Avenue, Boston, MA 01930]
| ⏱ | Hours ...
published: 25 Apr 2022
Bus Network Redesign - Minuteman and Metro North Virtual Public Meeting | June 22, 2022
A recording of the virtual public meeting for Minuteman and Metro North communities for Bus Network Redesign, which was held on June 22, 2022. The meeting focused on the Minuteman & Metro North, which included the following towns:
- Arlington
- Bedford
- Belmont
- Burlington
- Lexington
- Melrose
- Reading
- Stoneham
- Wakefield
- Winchester
- Woburn
published: 29 Jun 2022
Limited Restructure | Yoshi's Ride Series {S10-E19} - Riding the 131 🚌 - {MBTA} | SPECIAL REQUEST
Welcome! Yoshi is here with a brand new video on the Ride Series!
This is Episode 19 of Season 10 and today, we will be riding the 131 to Malden Center Station, via East Side & Oak Grove Station.
I hope you enjoy this! Please like the video and subscribe to my channel, It would really help out my channel a lot!
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[THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROUTE & RIDE]
Route:
{131} Melrose Highlands - Malden Center Station via Oak Grove Station & East Side Melrose.
Vehicle:
2006-07 New Flyer D40LF #0603 with a Cummins ISL Diesel Engine.
Garage Located From Vehicle:
Fellsway Garage [Located at 465 Salem Street, Medford, MA 02155]
Hours of Operation:
Weekday: 6:25AM - 7:47PM
Trip: 4:51PM - 5:21PM Malden Center via East Side & Oak Grove
Connections:...
published: 21 Mar 2022
Bus Network Redesign - Virtual Public Meeting - Breakout Room #1 | November 14, 2022
A recording of breakout room 1 during the virtual public meeting for Bus Network Redesign, which was held on November 14, 2022. Communities discussed in this breakout room include: Chelsea, East Boston, Everett, Malden, Melrose, Reading, and Revere.
published: 23 Nov 2022
Bus Network Redesign - Virtual Public Meeting - Breakout Room 1 | November 2, 2022
published: 03 Nov 2022
Lynn Fells Parkway
One of TheMBTADog's favorite MBTA bus stop announcements
Which route(s) can this announcement be heard on? (no cheating please!)
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Lynn Fells Parkway is a parkway in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The road runs from the end of Fellsway East in Stoneham, eastward through Melrose, and ends in Saugus at US Route 1. The parkway serves as a connector between the Middlesex Fells Reservation and Breakheart Reservation.
(From Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Fells_Parkway)
published: 20 Aug 2018
Bus Network Redesign - Virtual Public Meeting | November 2, 2022
A recording of the systemwide public meeting for the Bus Network Redesign and a revised network map, which was held on November 2, 2022.
If you have a comment you would like to share about the revised map, please leave your feedback at mbta.com/bnrdfeedback
published: 03 Nov 2022
Bus Network Redesign - Virtual Public Meeting | November 14, 2022
A recording of the virtual public meeting for the Bus Network Redesign revised network map, which was held on November 14, 2022.
Welcome! Yoshi is here with a brand new video on the Ride Series!
This is Episode 18 of Season 10 and today, we will be riding the 131 to Melrose Highlands, vi...
Requested By @mbtarailfanner63
👋 Hi! Welcome to a brand new video on the Ride Series!
You are currently watching Episode 9A of Season 11!
We will be riding ...
A recording of the virtual public meeting for Minuteman and Metro North communities for Bus Network Redesign, which was held on June 22, 2022. The meeting focus...
A recording of the virtual public meeting for Minuteman and Metro North communities for Bus Network Redesign, which was held on June 22, 2022. The meeting focused on the Minuteman & Metro North, which included the following towns:
- Arlington
- Bedford
- Belmont
- Burlington
- Lexington
- Melrose
- Reading
- Stoneham
- Wakefield
- Winchester
- Woburn
A recording of the virtual public meeting for Minuteman and Metro North communities for Bus Network Redesign, which was held on June 22, 2022. The meeting focused on the Minuteman & Metro North, which included the following towns:
- Arlington
- Bedford
- Belmont
- Burlington
- Lexington
- Melrose
- Reading
- Stoneham
- Wakefield
- Winchester
- Woburn
Welcome! Yoshi is here with a brand new video on the Ride Series!
This is Episode 19 of Season 10 and today, we will be riding the 131 to Malden Center Station...
A recording of breakout room 1 during the virtual public meeting for Bus Network Redesign, which was held on November 14, 2022. Communities discussed in this br...
A recording of breakout room 1 during the virtual public meeting for Bus Network Redesign, which was held on November 14, 2022. Communities discussed in this breakout room include: Chelsea, East Boston, Everett, Malden, Melrose, Reading, and Revere.
A recording of breakout room 1 during the virtual public meeting for Bus Network Redesign, which was held on November 14, 2022. Communities discussed in this breakout room include: Chelsea, East Boston, Everett, Malden, Melrose, Reading, and Revere.
One of TheMBTADog's favorite MBTA bus stop announcements
Which route(s) can this announcement be heard on? (no cheating please!)
~
Lynn Fells Parkway is a p...
One of TheMBTADog's favorite MBTA bus stop announcements
Which route(s) can this announcement be heard on? (no cheating please!)
~
Lynn Fells Parkway is a parkway in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The road runs from the end of Fellsway East in Stoneham, eastward through Melrose, and ends in Saugus at US Route 1. The parkway serves as a connector between the Middlesex Fells Reservation and Breakheart Reservation.
(From Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Fells_Parkway)
One of TheMBTADog's favorite MBTA bus stop announcements
Which route(s) can this announcement be heard on? (no cheating please!)
~
Lynn Fells Parkway is a parkway in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The road runs from the end of Fellsway East in Stoneham, eastward through Melrose, and ends in Saugus at US Route 1. The parkway serves as a connector between the Middlesex Fells Reservation and Breakheart Reservation.
(From Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Fells_Parkway)
A recording of the systemwide public meeting for the Bus Network Redesign and a revised network map, which was held on November 2, 2022.
If you have a comment ...
A recording of the systemwide public meeting for the Bus Network Redesign and a revised network map, which was held on November 2, 2022.
If you have a comment you would like to share about the revised map, please leave your feedback at mbta.com/bnrdfeedback
A recording of the systemwide public meeting for the Bus Network Redesign and a revised network map, which was held on November 2, 2022.
If you have a comment you would like to share about the revised map, please leave your feedback at mbta.com/bnrdfeedback
A recording of the virtual public meeting for Minuteman and Metro North communities for Bus Network Redesign, which was held on June 22, 2022. The meeting focused on the Minuteman & Metro North, which included the following towns:
- Arlington
- Bedford
- Belmont
- Burlington
- Lexington
- Melrose
- Reading
- Stoneham
- Wakefield
- Winchester
- Woburn
A recording of breakout room 1 during the virtual public meeting for Bus Network Redesign, which was held on November 14, 2022. Communities discussed in this breakout room include: Chelsea, East Boston, Everett, Malden, Melrose, Reading, and Revere.
One of TheMBTADog's favorite MBTA bus stop announcements
Which route(s) can this announcement be heard on? (no cheating please!)
~
Lynn Fells Parkway is a parkway in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The road runs from the end of Fellsway East in Stoneham, eastward through Melrose, and ends in Saugus at US Route 1. The parkway serves as a connector between the Middlesex Fells Reservation and Breakheart Reservation.
(From Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Fells_Parkway)
A recording of the systemwide public meeting for the Bus Network Redesign and a revised network map, which was held on November 2, 2022.
If you have a comment you would like to share about the revised map, please leave your feedback at mbta.com/bnrdfeedback
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority operates 178 bus routes (list of routes) in the Greater Boston area, many of which are were formerly part of a large streetcar system. Some routes are for local transport within the city; others bring passengers from surrounding areas to stops on the MBTA Commuter Rail or subway lines. The MBTA has a policy objective to provide transit service within walking distance (defined as 0.25 miles (0.40km)) for all residents living in areas with population densities greater than 5,000 inhabitants per square mile (1,900/km2) within the MBTA service. Much of this service is provided by bus.
The MBTA operates a four-route bus rapid transit service branded as the Silver Line, as well as three crosstown routes that were intended to become the first part of the now-suspended Urban Ring project. Fifteen routes designed as key routes run with higher frequency at all times, including extended service hours on Friday and Saturday nights over some of these routes.