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Download this PDF for a good update on the Green Line Extension project, including upcoming design and construction milestones and the federal New Starts funding process.

The Green Line Extension is one step closer to reality! The MassDOT Board unanimously approved a $393 million Intergovernmental Service Agreement (ISA) with the MBTA that will construct three new stations (Lechmere, Washington St, and Union Square). These stations will open in early or mid-2017. Boston Globe: "State approves $393m for three new stations on Green Line" "This vote by the…

We love this 1945 vision of an expanded MBTA, with tiny drawings of each imagined station. Imagine if the envisioned line through Somerville had been built back then? View large map.

Comments submitted by STEP on the 2014-2017 State Transportation Improvement Plan The Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership (STEP) appreciates the opportunity to make comments on the 2014-2017 STIP. We believe that the funding in the STIP to extend the Green Line promotes better regional public transportation, will reduce mobile pollution and provide major improvements to multi-modal transportation in Somerville and our neighboring…

Somerville Patch: “Construction Firm Hired for Green Line Extension”
“White Skanska Kiewit has been selected as the construction manager-general contractor for the Green Line Extension….White Skanska Kiewit is a join venture among J.F.White Contracting Co., Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc. and Kiewit Infrastructure Co.”

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Boston Globe: "MassDOT approves another $26m for Green Line Extension" "The board approved the funding, which will be used for work on preliminary construction management design, surveying, and noise and vibration studies."

STEP's map of the Green Line Extension has been updated to include many new 3D renderings and site plans as presented by MassDOT during public workshops in June. While these station designs aren't final, they're getting closer. Click on a station location to view the new images.

Boston Globe: "New Lechmere Station design unveiled" "Lechmere Station, which is on the green line, is going to be relocated to a new area in order to make more room for passengers at the platform. Located in East Cambridge, this MBTA station is an important connection for Somerville residents."