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)
Somerville Journal: Green Line endorsement
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“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.
Lechmere reopens
After 17 months, the Lechmere and Science Park T stops reopened today. Boston Globe coverage: "Lechmere, Science Park stations reopen"
MBTA Green Line extension study published
The MBTA has completed the Major Investment Study/Alternatives Analysis for its "Beyond Lechmere Northwest Corridor" project. It includes a two-tiered evaluation of alternatives (trains, bus rapid transit, etc.), maps of potential new T stops, and next steps. The option supported by the State gets the highest ratings in this report: two Green Line spurs, one to Medford and one to Union…
Transportation bill means money for Somerville
The $286 billion federal bill includes: - $400,000 for roadway and streetscape improvements to Union Square - $2 million earmarked for Somerville roadway improvements - $500,000 for the I-93 / Mystic Ave interchange at Assembly Square - $1 million for Somerville Bike Path improvements - $5 million for the Lechmere MBTA station - Authorization for future federal funding for the Green…
Green Line update and next steps
STEP member Wig Zamore reports on:
1. What has transpired in the Boston MPO “consultation” the last month or two.
2. Next steps with the Ozone SIP at DEP and EOT.
3. State plans for Green Line project financing.
4. Planning by the MBTA, the cities and the affected neighborhoods.
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