Blue Hill Ave’s SL4 is Boston’s slowest bus

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Report names SL4 Boston’s slowest MBTA bus route

A new Transit Matters report ranks the SL4 as Boston’s slowest MBTA bus route, averaging just 6.09 mph. The report highlights Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan as a prime candidate for bus-lane and transit-priority upgrades to improve travel times.

Boston.com

Nighttime pedestrian closure begins at Popes Hill Overpass

Through Friday, September 25, the overpass on Morrissey Boulevard is closed to pedestrians nightly from 8 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. for maintenance; detour via Conley Street.

Mass.gov

City Council Committee on City Services holds public hearing at 10 a.m.

The hearing on Dockets 1085, 1395, and 1397 takes place at Boston City Hall. Residents can attend, testify, or watch online.

City of Boston

Government Operations Committee hearing set for 2 p.m.

The hearing on Docket 1414 takes place at Boston City Hall. Written and virtual testimony are available to the public.

City of Boston

Drop-in board games at Mattapan library

Children, tweens, and families can play board games at the Mattapan Branch Library from 3 to 5 p.m. No sign-up needed.

Boston Public Library

Adult Craft Night launches at Codman Square Library tonight

The inaugural session, Dried Leaves and Flower Candle Holders, kicks off the fall craft series from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Codman Square Branch.

Boston Public Library

Boston crime log for Sunday, September 20, 2026

24-hour period: 0 homicides, 2 robberies, 4 aggravated assaults, 2 residential burglaries, 2 auto thefts, 13 other larcenies. See full report.

Boston Police Department