BIG CHANGES ARE PULLING UP SOON!
For more than 50 years, MeVa riders have been able to flag the bus along the route wherever it is safe for the driver to stop. Longtime riders know the routine, but for new riders, visitors, and anyone still learning the system, it can feel a little confusing.
That’s why MeVa is starting to install fixed bus stops across the region – to make riding our free public transit system more welcoming, predictable, safe, and easy to use, whether you ride every day or are hopping on for the first time. Click here for all of our new bus stop locations.
We will continue to update this page throughout the process! If you have questions or concerns you can email us at busstops@mevatransit.com, fill out the form here https://mevatransit.com/about-meva/customer-feedback/ or contact our office directly.
WHAT’S NEW WITH THE BUS STOP PROGRAM
DOWNTOWN LAWRENCE:
Back in May, we kicked off the transition from a flag-stop system to fixed bus stops in the heart of downtown Lawrence with a pilot program. Since then, we have collected feedback from riders, operators, and community leaders, refined the stop locations, and are ready to make these temporary stops permanent by the end of 2026! Click here for a list of locations.
JACKSON STREET, LAWRENCE/METHUEN:
At the beginning of October, we added “Coming soon” signs to Jackson Street from Campagnone Common (North Common) to Jackson and Swan Streets. At that time, our drivers started to educate riders on the new stops and to remind them, that “coming soon” they will only be stopping at those locations. On October 15 those signs were changed to “temporary” stop signs, and our drivers started to stop at those stops reminding anyone still flagging down a bus that we will no longer be picking people up who are not at a posted stop sign. On November 1, we will no longer pick up people flagging down the bus along this stretch of Jackson Street. After November 1 you must be standing at a posted bus stop in order to be picked up by the MeVa bus. Click here for a list of locations.
BROADWAY, LAWRENCE/METHUEN:
On October 15, we added “Coming Soon” signs to Broadway from Common Street to Methuen Square. At that time, our bus drivers started to educate riders on the new stops and to remind them that “coming soon” we are going to be only be stopping at those locations. On November 1, those stops will be “temporary stops” and our drivers will start stopping at those stops and reminding anyone still flagging down a bus that we will no longer be picking people up who are not at a posted stop sign. On November 15, we will no longer pick up people flagging down the bus along this stretch of Broadway. After November 15 you must be standing at a posted bus stop in order to be picked up by the MeVa bus. Click here for a list of locations.
What Riders Should Know While We Transition to Fixed Bus Stops
During the Downtown Lawrence, Jackson Street, and Broadway bus stop program and future bus stop installations:
- In areas not yet included in a designated bus stop program, MeVa’s current flag-stop policy may still apply unless otherwise posted.
- Temporary signs show where permanent stops may be located in the future.
- Riders should use the posted temporary bus stop signs in the pilot area.
- Proposed stop locations are not final. Some stops may change based on feedback, outreach, and final safety review.
MeVa will continue gathering input before final decisions are made. If you have questions or concerns you can email us at busstops@mevatransit.com, fill out the form here https://mevatransit.com/about-meva/customer-feedback/ or contact our office directly.