Lechmere reopens
After 17 months, the Lechmere and Science Park T stops reopened today. Boston Globe coverage: "Lechmere, Science Park stations reopen"
After 17 months, the Lechmere and Science Park T stops reopened today. Boston Globe coverage: "Lechmere, Science Park stations reopen"
Topics included a Green Line update, the Off Track documentary, and working with the City. Meeting notes (PDF)
Since the announcement by the state that the Green Line would be extended through Somerville there has not been significant public discussion of major transportation concerns for Somerville residents. However, there are now some important comments you can make that will affect transportation and environmental justice policies for Somerville residents.
Topics included responding to the State's 20-year transportation plan and upcoming meetings on environmental justice and land use. Meeting notes (PDF)
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…
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…
“T station plan may end fight over mall”
$25m in bill could boost development at Assembly Square
Twenty-five million dollars set aside for a new MBTA Orange Line station at Assembly Square in Somerville, tucked into the latest transportation funding bill in Washington, could resolve one of Massachusetts’ longest-running development battles.
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.
Hundreds of people dropped by the STEP booth at ArtBeat this year. Thanks to all who support our efforts and to those who bought a T-shirt, bumper sticker, or button!
"Green Line fix not ready" The project to put North Station completely underground and construct a new viaduct out to Lechmere was supposed to be finished in June, but is now slated for "early fall." Later, during the North Point development, a 15- to 20-year project that will create 2,700 units of housing straddling Somerville, Cambridge and Boston, Lechmere will be…