Boston Globe: "Mock Green Line groundbreaking drives point in Somerville" "We are reasonable people," said Denise Provost, state representative for Somerville, at the hearing. "But I think it's fortunate that some of the people outsde have shovels and not pitchforks," Provost said. Somerville Patch: "Residents Raise Shovels to Protest Green Line Delay" "This project is going to happen," Mayor Curtatone said,…
"Green Line extension is a good investment" "In an economy that is still struggling to recover, the Green Line extension would produce much needed jobs for the Commonwealth, and encourage the kind of development that enhances quality of life while adhering to the state's own vision and agenda for smart growth."
Thanks to all who came to the mock groundbreaking tonight protesting the delays of the Green Line Extension. Somerville is shovel ready! Click for more photos.
"Guest commentary: Somerville is shovel ready for the Green Line" "The well-being of Somerville's residents and local economy require that the state act in conjunction with the federal government to complete the Green Line Extension. At the same time, in lieu of the current delays the MBTA must immediately commit to additional and sustainable actions that improve air quality, public health…
Topics included the upcoming MassDOT public meeting, the mock ground-breaking event, and the phased Green Line construction. Meeting notes (PDF)
Stand up with your neighbors against unnecessary delays! Thursday, Oct 20, 6pm - right before the Green Line Environmental Assessment public hearing In front of Somerville High School Featuring Mayor Curtatone of Somerville and other speakers Download flyer
"Taxes, Land, Development and the Green Line Maintenance Facility" Green Line advocates would like the state to explore other options for a Green Line maintenance facility in East Somerville.
by Ken Krause
A proposed Phased Approach to construction of the Green Line Extension would begin with bridge work next year and provide Green Line service to parts of Somerville by the end of 2016, but Medford and most of Somerville would still not likely see Green Line service until mid-2019.
Last Thursday, officials from the MBTA and the HDR/Gilbane project team presented details of the Phased Approach to municipal and elected officials that make up a Green Line Extension Steering Group charged with finding ways to accelerate the long-delayed project.
Somerville News: "MassDOT Awards $29 Million Construction Bid For New Assembly Square Orange Line Station" S&R Construction Co., Inc. of Lowell, Mass. will build the new station, which is slated to open in 2014.
MassDOT has published the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Section 4(f) Evaluation for the Green Line Extension project. This is part of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) environmental review process as the state applies for federal New Starts funding. The public is invited to give feedback on the EA at the October 20 hearing. Download the EA: Executive Summary | Volume 1…