Press Release  Draft Study on Morrissey Blvd Alternatives Released for Public Comment

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the release of the Draft Morrissey Boulevard Study for public comment. The 60-day public comment period will conclude on Monday, May 5.

The Morrissey Boulevard Commission was established by the Massachusetts Legislature to study the corridor and report its findings. In alignment with this legislation, MassDOT, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the City of Boston undertook a conceptual planning study to develop and analyze alternatives for the corridor that are intended to improve the public realm, mobility, connectivity, safety, and climate resiliency throughout the area for the City of Boston and other communities in the surrounding region.

In conjunction with the Morrissey Boulevard Commission, the study team also worked to develop actionable, short-term improvements for the corridor and adjacent neighborhoods.

Information in the draft report includes:

• An overview of the study’s background, goals and objectives, and public engagement process
• A review of existing conditions along the corridor
• A discussion of the alternatives development and analysis process
• A discussion of the study’s findings and draft recommendations

Following the 60-day public comment period, a final report will be released that incorporates comments received.

During the public comment period, an in-person workshop will be held on Thursday, March 20. at Hilton Inn Express Boston to garner input on the study alternatives.

For more information on how to review the draft report and submit comments, please visit the study website: https://www.mass.gov/k-circle-morrissey-study

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