On Dec. 10, 2025, the MBTA ended a 19-year legal agreement that boosted accessibility, making 80% of stations accessible and improving service for disabled riders.

On December 10, 2025, the MBTA marked the end of a 19-year legal agreement that drove major accessibility improvements for disabled riders, with over 80% of stations now accessible, nearly all buses equipped with working lifts, and key system upgrades completed. Elevator reliability, bus service denials, and signage errors have drastically declined since the 2006 settlement. The agency has established a permanent accessibility department and will now be overseen by a new citizen advisory group, ensuring continued progress on remaining tasks like full Green Line and Commuter Rail access.