The Kendall Red Line Station is the 8th busiest station in the MBTA system and the 5th fastest growing station. Red Line travelers in Kendall Square often find themselves on full trains and crowded platforms, sometimes getting left behind. Even more people are expected to take the Red Line in the future, which will exacerbate the line's existing problems.

The new fleet of Red Line cars introduced in 2024 should enable the MBTA to run a train every 3 minutes, adding approximately 50% more capacity at rush-hour. Despite these new trains and additional signal and trackwork, questions remain as to whether these improvements will fully meet the future growing demands of Kendall Square and the region.

ACTIONS

• Advocate for and ensure Red Line capacity increase is delivered

• Implement Kendall Square station improvements

• Make the Red Line resilient to climate change

What’s Next?

Years later, Transport Kendall continues to influence and guide transportation improvements in Kendall Square.