Somerville Patch: "Patrick Affirms Support for Green Line Extension After Somerville Campaign Visit" "I want the project to happen ... and it's obligated [to happen]," he said. He said federal rules require the state to have a clear plan for completing the project in the Transportation Improvement Program, an important report that outlines future federal transportation spending.
MassDOT has posted its presentation on retaining walls and noise barriers, from the May 22 public hearing.
Somerville News: "Boston MPO approves funding for Route 16 GLX stop" "The MPO recently approved $8.1 million worth of funding to go toward the research, development and construction of a Rt. 16 Green Line stop as part of the Green Line Extension Project (GLX)....The MPO's approval sealed the Route 16 stop as one with the entire GLX project, as opposed to…
Statehouse News Service: "T board briefed on worker assaults, discusses Green Line project costs" "Board members also approved a $19 million contract to Gilbane Building Company/HDR Engineering Inc. for design and engineering services for the Green Line extension project from East Cambridge to Union Square in Somerville. Before approving the contract, board members expressed concerns about escalating costs of the extension,…
At two pubic hearings in March, MassDOT revealed revised site plans and 3D renderings of the future Green Line stations for Gilman Square, Lowell St, Ball Square, and College Ave. To view the large images, go to our interactive map and click on the stations. (Or you can download MassDOT's slides for Gilman Square and Lowell St and Ball Square and…
On February 27, MassDOT held a meeting for potential Green Line extension designers and contractors. Download the slides for more details on construction phases and the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) process.
Somerville News: "MassDOT Secretary talks GLX plan" "The FTA and the administrator, Peter Rogoff, are well aware of the Green Line Extension being a top priority of the Patrick Administration, and obviously the Governor enjoys some close relationships in Washington and continues to remind folks in Washington that the GLX and South Coast Rail are top transportation projects for us," he…
At the Feb 8 pubic hearing, MassDOT revealed revised site plans and 3D renderings of these two future Green Line stations. To view the large images, go to our interactive map and click on the stations. (Or you can download MassDOT's slides.)
"New design plans revealed for Somerville Green Line stations" "We are spending a lot of time on these two particular stations because both of them have potential for a lot of development and these areas will be transforming over time," said Karen Arpino-Shaffer, the deputy program manager for HDR Engineering and Gilbane Building Co. "Only 30 percent of the design is…
MassDOT has posted the presentation from the Green Line Extension Phase 1 Early Bridge & Demolition Public Meeting. It includes details on two bridge reconstructions and one building demolition in preparation for Green Line construction. Download slides (PDF).
Keep reading to see the latest phased schedule.