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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The Boston City Council is evaluating the potential impact of a proposed center bus lane on Blue Hill Ave.
Several city councilors have shared concerns that a proposed center bus lane that could stretch through Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan might violate the Civil Rights Act.
City Councilor Miniard Culpepper is arguing that a proposed dedicated center bus lane that would span Blue Hill Ave could negatively impact minority neighborhoods and says several residents oppose the move.
"Many residents, workers, and small business owners along Blue Hill Avenue have raised concerns about the lack of thorough community consultation," Culpepper said.
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Commuters shared mixed opinions about the dedicated center lane.
"I definitely think it's going to make traffic more congested on Blue Hill Ave, yes," one commuter stated.
"The middle is a bit better than on the side," another commuter said.
"It would just be a big mess, so it would be a lot more traffic over there," one commuter explained. "But I think for the people, if it's best for the people, I think it should be done."
In a 7-6 vote, the City Council assigned the matter to a Planning, Development, and Transportation Committee, though civil rights implications will be considered.
WBZ NewsRadio’s James Rojas (@JamesRojas.bsky.social) reports.