We have heard from community members that this needs to be changed,” Mayor Michelle Wu said of a controversial bus lane on Boylston Street.

Boston is reversing course on a dedicated and controversial bus lane on a busy road after months of complaints from residents, drivers and businesses.

The decision comes as Wu faces a political challenge built partially on opposition to some of her transportation policies.

A Back Bay dedicated bus lane will be removed as a first step in a neighborhood-guided city revamp of streets and a first round of recommended changes — particularly involving bike lanes — will be coming within a month,