Green Line

At a press conference held at Lechmere, MassPIRG announced the findings of its new public transportation report which states that Massachusetts’ public transportation system reduces oil consumption and global warming emissions. Read more about the report.
BostonNOW: “Green Line extension gets boost”
Boston Metro: “T growth helps city go Green”
Somerville Journal: “Pols back report saying Green Line extension through Somerville will be better for environment, wallets”
“We’re done with highways,” Congressman Mike Capuano said. “Finally, we have a governor and an administration who get it.”

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"Round one of Green Line public outreach over" The article includes video clips from the public meeting.

SCAT has been kind enough to put online the community meeting sponsored by Union Square Main Streets and STEP on February 12. Enjoy the videos! Part 1 Part 2

The official project website at www.greenlineextension.org now has a presentation with the maps of possible station locations used in the recent workshops (although Union Square maps are mysteriously missing). VHB (the consultant) will be working on these in the coming months based on resident feedback at the workshops. Download the presentation (PDF)

Check out this video of the corridors where the Green Line extension is likely to run. It shows both the Lowell Commuter Rail Line (through Somerville to Medford) and the Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line (a potential path to the Union Square area). View video

"Current plans say T will come to Tufts"

The following is a press release from the office of Rep. Carl Sciortino…
Rep.Carl Sciortino, D-Medford, today announced that the Committee on Transportation has issued the transportation bond bill out of committee with full funding for the Green Line extension intact.
“The Green line Extension has been talked about for decades, and we are finally seeing real action, said Sciortino. “Today brings us one step closer to efficient, affordable, environmentally sound public transportation in Somerville and Medford, and I am proud to help bring this long overdue project closer to completion.”

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Missed the meeting last Tuesday? It will be shown on SCAT (Channel 3) on Friday, February 22, at 3:00 pm, and Wednesday, February 27, at 3:00 pm.

On Tuesday, residents gathered in Union Square for a second community meeting sponsored by STEP and Union Square Main Streets. Everyone discussed maps of potential Green Line routes and station locations as well as the criteria that are important to the community as we decide how the Green Line could best serve the square.
Keep reading for maps and notes from the meeting.

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What could the Green Line look like in Somerville? Check out the new light rail line in Charlotte, where ridership exceeding all the projections.