"See you in court" "It's sad that communities like Medford and Somerville have to sue the state," said Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone. "We're going to fight for this. We're not going to stop advocating until it happens."
By Joan Vennochi
A terrible possibility is dawning on the daily commuter. The Big Dig improved the look of Boston’s highway system. It will not improve the drive into Boston.
Topics included an update on ACO commitments and Somerville lawsuits, Smart Growth and Transit-Oriented Development, approval of the bylaws, and #89 bus changes. Meeting notes (PDF)
"Transportation officials agree to clean air initiatives"
Administrative Consent Order - Amendment #2 (PDF) The State's Department of Environmental Protection tries to defend the Executive Office of Transportation, saying it's trying to live up to its commitments. Conservation Law Foundation's comments on ACO (PDF) The CLF tells the truth: The Green Line extension and other commitments have not been prioritized for funding.
By Laurie Stillman
During my cab ride home following a surgeon general’s meeting on the environment and health, I asked my driver what he thought about the Big Dig. Clearly angry, he ranted about how he thought it was a big waste of taxpayer money because he had noticed little improvement in traffic flow.
"Off Track: Traffic, Environmental Justice and the Green Line Extension" looks at public transportation through the prism of environmental justice. If you could not attend the January 14 meeting at the State House about decisions relating to mass transit in Somerville, you can still experience the excitement. Bob Nesson, a local documentary-maker and transportation activist, has produced a program that includes…
The RTAC has an official federally recognized responsibility to advise the Boston MPO, as well as a seat and vote on the MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee. The letter supports the Green Line extension. Letter on reevaluation of Central Artery State Implementation Plan commitments (PDF)
"Somerville: We're getting railroaded"