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| Massachusetts Route 60 | |
|---|---|
| State | MA |
| Type | State |
| Route | 60 |
| Length mi | 10.90 |
| Direction a | West |
| Terminus a | Brighton |
| Direction b | East |
| Terminus b | Revere |
| Counties | Suffolk County; Middlesex County |
Massachusetts Route 60 is an east–west state-numbered highway running across northern Boston suburbs from Brighton and Allston through Medford and Malden to Revere. The route connects urban thoroughfares, commuter corridors, and transit hubs serving MBTA rapid transit and rail stations such as Brighton Center, Andrews Square, and Suffolk Downs. Route 60 intersects major arterials including U.S. Route 20, Interstate 93, and Route 1A.
Route 60 begins near Boston University territory in Brighton and proceeds eastward along city streets that pass landmarks associated with Harvard University's Allston presence and commercial districts abutting Charles River. Entering Cambridge-bordering areas, it approaches Mount Auburn Hospital and crosses into Medford where it intersects U.S. Route 3 frontage roads and accesses Tufts University-adjacent neighborhoods. Continuing into Malden, Route 60 traverses downtown near Malden Center and links to commuter rail and Orange Line service. Eastward segments pass through Saugus-adjacent corridors and approach Suffolk Downs before terminating at coastal routes in Revere near Belle Isle Marsh Reservation and the shoreline proximate to Revere Beach and Winthrop ferry access.
The roadway that became Route 60 evolved from 19th-century turnpikes and municipal streets used by stagecoaches linking Boston to northshore towns such as Chelsea and Revere. Early 20th-century auto trails paralleled present alignments during the era that saw development of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works network and state-numbered routes. Post-World War II suburbanization influenced upgrades tied to highway projects like Interstate 93 construction and regional planning by agencies including the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Throughout the late 20th century, modifications responded to urban renewal near Boston University, transit expansions by the MBTA, and redevelopment around sites such as Suffolk Downs.
Route 60 intersects several principal corridors that facilitate regional movement: junctions with U.S. Route 20 and local connectors near Brighton, an interchange area proximate to Interstate 93 and its ramps serving Logan Airport access routes, crossings of Route 1A in the Revere area, and links to commuter arteries serving I-95 and U.S. 1 via nearby surface streets. Key municipal intersections include those at Medford Square, Malden Center, and the approaches to Revere Beach Boulevard.
Traffic volumes on Route 60 vary from urban arterial densities in Brighton and Malden to moderate suburban flows approaching Revere. Peak-hour congestion is influenced by commuter traffic to Downtown Boston, access to MBTA Orange Line stations like Malden Center, and event-driven surges associated with venues near Suffolk Downs and Revere Beach. Safety initiatives have involved coordinated efforts among the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, local police departments in Medford, Malden, and Revere, and regional entities such as the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to address pedestrian crossings near schools, bicycle accommodations by advocacy groups like Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition, and signal timing tied to transit priority for buses operated by the MBTA Bus network.
Maintenance responsibility for Route 60 is shared between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and municipal public works departments in cities including Boston, Medford, Malden, and Revere. Designation and signage follow state standards set by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices adopted by Massachusetts and implemented under policies of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Pavement rehabilitation, winter snow removal, and roadway safety improvements are funded through state transportation budgets and regional grant programs administered by entities like the Executive Office of Transportation and coordinated with local planning commissions.
Points of interest accessible from Route 60 include cultural and recreational sites such as Revere Beach, historic districts in Medford and Malden, medical institutions like Tufts Medical Center proximate to corridor connections, and athletic and educational anchors including Boston University and Tufts University. The route provides access to transit hubs including Malden Center and commuter rail stations, entertainment and redevelopment zones near Suffolk Downs, and natural areas like Belle Isle Marsh Reservation and shoreline access toward Winthrop ferries.