Just as the last snowflakes were falling on the afternoon of March 21, 2016, a small crowd was gathered at City Hall Plaza. Spectators had come together to celebrate the grand reopening of the Government Center T Stop. Leading the ribbon-cutting ceremony were mayor Marty Walsh and governor Charlie Baker, proudly addressing a group of construction workers and passengers.

Also in attendance were wheelchair-users—something pretty radical for the MBTA. Thanks to an agreement with the American Disabilities Act and the Boston Center for Independent Living, Government Center has more efficient access for the handicapped. Of this new addition, Governor Charlie Baker says: “This project reconnects City Hall Plaza and a key area of Downtown Boston to those here for business and leisure, with an increased focus on greater accessibility for all travelers.”

The two years of construction have paid off nicely: Government Center stands out due to its contemporary glass structure covering the entryway, granting a spectacular view of Bostonian icons such as the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. This state-of-the-art edifice is the result of a collaboration between the MBTA and the Boston Redevelopment Authority.

Upon walking inside, passengers will take note of the dazzling grey stone floors complimenting the elaborate white tile walls. Entrance to the waiting area is reachable via stairs, recently-updated escalators, and all-new escalators. Passengers will be happy to know the collection area is larger than ever before, making it more comfortable for big groups.

As for the trains, MBTA passengers have entrance to both the Green Line and the Blue Line. In order to reduce the dreadful sound of squealing breaks, water is sprayed from a pipe below the platform to make the tracks smooth when a train pulls in.

So what do all of these renovations mean for Suffolk students? More than you think, believe it or not.

First of all, students who have classes in Somerset or Sawyer now have a closer connection to the Green Line. According to Google Maps, Government Center is a four-minute-walk from Somerset—as opposed to the five-minute stroll to Park Street.

Additionally, international students have an easier means of getting to Logan International Airport with Blue Line entrance right at City Hall. 10 Somerset residences can easily bring visitors from abroad by simply boarding the train at the airport and getting off at Government Center. This is much less time-consuming than taking the Silver Line to South Station—unless that’s a necessary stop, of course.

Government Center is now open to all Boston residences. Be it for work or play, the trains are open. Whether or not you are disabled, the station’s doors are open for travelers and commuters alike. Government Center’s renovations represent the MBTA’s mission to connect with all passengers, and the station will undoubtedly prove useful to office workers in City Hall and the scholars of Suffolk University.