Overview

• The MBTA board voted unanimously to adopt regulations penalizing drivers who block bus lanes or park at bus stops.
• State law authorizes automated cameras and sets fines at $25–$125 for standing or parking in bus lanes and $100 for parking at bus stops.
• The MBTA established tiered penalties for passenger and commercial vehicles and will issue a warning for a first offense if it did not endanger safety.
• All potential violations will be reviewed by a person before tickets are mailed, images will not be used to identify drivers or passengers, and photos will be deleted after 120 days unless needed longer.
• Initial enforcement is planned for Silver Line routes SL4 and SL5 in early 2026 before broader expansion, with officials citing access and equity concerns for bus riders, including people using mobility devices.