Project Status and Next Steps

The redesign of Washington Street has begun. The Town of Brookline hired a consulting team who is responsible for the design, permitting, and right-of-way acquisition. The project team is currently working toward the 25% Design milestone.   

The 25% Design phase (beginning in early 2022) will see continued coordination between the Town of Brookline, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), MBTA, and the project team to ensure the design of a safe and upgraded Washington Street.  

This phase of the project also marks the beginning of the project’s public engagement program. The Transportation Board has appointed members of a Design Review Committee (DRC) with representing the Board, property owners, schools, bicycle and pedestrian committees and abutters. The DRC will meet and provide input on design issues and welcome public comment. We anticipate that residents, business owners, and others who walk, bike, drive, and ride transit around Washington Street will be interested and involved. We will host public meetings (to be announced on the Meetings page and through our email list) to discuss the project, gather your feedback, and answer any questions you may have.