Green Line

"CCP narrows priorities at Green Line meeting"

STEP is holding a meeting this Saturday for Somerville, Medford and Cambridge residents who want to learn about and share their questions about what is included or omitted from the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Green Line Extension. What is in the DEIR and the issues that the public raise about what is included will determine decisions that will be…

Curious about the Draft Environmental Impact Report on the Green Line but don't want to read all 6,000 pages? We agree. That's why we created a summary version of this important document, which contains: - The certificate/scope of what the DEIR covers - The executive summary of the DEIR text - Several key figures and maps from the full version Download…

The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially approved the TIP, which now includes the Green Line extension. Download the letter (PDF).

"Green Line Project chugs along in Somerville" The long, slow process that is the Green Line extension picked up a little steam earlier this month with the release of an environmental report. Although the report addressed many issues associated with the project, city officials and residents following the process said there is more work to be done.

STEP brought together transportation advocates from Somerville, Cambridge and Medford to thank outgoing MA Secretary of Transportation James Aloisi for his good work. Speakers include Ellin Reisner, Sen. Pat Jehlen, Ken Krause, Mike Lambert, Mark Jacquith, Wig Zamore, and Secretary Aloisi.

Tufts Daily: "Residents discuss hopes for Green Line extension" Over 100 people attended a highly interactive meeting last night to discuss the future of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) project to expand the T line into Somerville and Medford.

"Guest commentary: Lechmere planning has paid off" Great work by the East Cambridge Planning Team, and you can download their slides.

"Green Line turnabout could be a win for Somerville"

"Somerville public hearing to be held on Green Line environmental impact report" “The Green Line Extension will offer major transportation and air quality benefits to Cambridge, Somerville and Medford, and will trigger smart growth opportunities in neighborhoods along the route,” said Transportation Secretary James A. Aloisi Jr. “This submittal represents a crucial milestone in the project, advancing not only the environmental…