Boston Phoenix: Transit projects
"T-easing pollution: A series of air-clearing public-transit projects, mapped out in the early '90s, remain controversial â and incomplete" "These expansions - and their supposed benefits - have been a source of controversy for some 15 years already, and the debate isn't over yet."
Somerville supports Green Line extensions at DEP hearing
Thanks to everyone who came to the Department of Environmental Protection hearing today. Many people spoke up in support of the Green Line extensions through Somerville. Next, the Federal EPA must approve the revised regulations for the project to move forward. Somerville resident and STEP member Jim McGinnis speaks at the DEP hearing
Important Green Line hearing Dec. 21 – it’s not a done deal yet!
In May the state announced its support for the Somerville Green Line extensions, but the state's environmental agency still needs to change key regulations to make it happen. We need as many Somerville residents as possible to come to one of two public hearings on December 21. Read more about the meeting, including a flyer you can download.
Senator Barrios’ letter to DEP
State Senator Jarrett Barrios wrote a letter to the state's environmental agency supporting the Green Line extensions but also expressing concern about the proposed amendments. Download the letter (PDF)
STEP meeting
Topics included next steps for the Green Line extensions, the upcoming DEP hearing, Lechmere Green Line service, and the Urban Ring project. Meeting notes (PDF)
Somerville Journal: Green Line endorsement
– Mayor Curtatone
“Green Line extension gets another boost from state”
State environmental officials announced their support for a Green Line extension through Somerville and into Union Square this week.
State environmental agency endorses Green Line extension
In another step forward, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection gave its blessing to the revised list of transit pledges, includng the two Somerville Green Line extensions to West Medford and to Union Square. The target completion date is 2014. Keep reading for Boston Globe coverage.
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