In-progress Green Line station plans
This month, the Green Line Extension (GLX) team shared updated station plans with the GLX Community Working Group. These are still evolving but worth a look. To see more, come to the Jan 30 public meeting.
Your comments today could shape the future of Union Square and all of Somerville
Thursday, December 13 is the last day for sending comments to the Board of Aldermen about proposed zoning changes for the city. Comments can be sent to BoardOfAldermen@somervillema.gov. It is too late to submit written comments to the Planning Board but you might want to also send a copy of your comments to the Board of Aldermen to somerville.civicomment.org.Below are key issues about Open Space goals, transportation and Union Square zoning/design that are…
Worried about traffic pollution? The trucks are the biggest problem
"Large trucks are biggest culprits of near-road air pollution" "Research consistently links traffic emissions to negative effects on both the environment and human health. "Whether it be cancer, respiratory problems, cardiac problems or neurodegenerative problems, there are numerous adverse health effects associated with the chemicals in these emissions," said Evans. "If we were able to reduce emission of pollutants like black…
Broadway bridge closure and proposed detours
The City of Somerville hosted a public meeting about the coming Green Line construction and its impact on the Broadway bridge area. View the slides that cover: Current draft of traffic detours Pedestrian and cyclist detours Bus route changes "At last, Somerville’s getting the Green Line, but road closures come with it" (Boston Globe) Mark Niedergang, who represents the Ball Square…
New Green Line opening dates
This is a first: The Green Line Extension schedule just got moved UP a bit. We had expected the Green Line to open in December 2021, but in the latest monthly status report, we have new projected dates: The Union Square branch will open April 28, 2021. The main (Medford) branch will open July 21, 2021. This could still change, so…
Detours during Green Line construction
Some key bridges are closing during construction, and those impacts were made clearer at a July 18 public meeting on the Green Line Extension. View the presentation slides, which include information on: New detours announced for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians, with maps of all the impacted roads Community Path updated route Construction status update
Bridge closures are coming during Green Line construction
Perhaps the most annoying price we'll pay for the Green Line Extension are bridge closures during construction. Shown here is the current schedule, which may change. Dark green means a closed bridge. For most of these closures, that means no cars, no cyclists, no pedestrians.
New maps of the Community Path extension
The State has published new draft maps of the future Community Path that will live alongside the Green Line Extension. The new improved route avoids awkward bridge crossings, which is good news.
Old route:
New route:
View slides from the July 10 Community Working Group meeting. Keep reading for more maps.
Thanks for visiting STEP at Artbeat!
We always enjoy talking with everyone who drops by the STEP booth about what’s happening with the Green Line Extension – and everything else related to better transportation in Somerville. Happy Artbeat!
Roundup of coverage of the Green Line groundbreaking
"Green Line extension breaks ground — for real, this time" (Boston Globe) "Officials Break Ground On Green Line Extension" (WBUR) "Green Line Extension breaks ground" (Somerville Times) "Federal, state officials celebrate groundbreaking of $2.3B Green Line extension" (WHDH TV 7NEWS) "MBTA Green Line Extension Project Officially Underway in Somerville" (NECN)
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