"Possibility of Green Line stops puts residents in the pink" The MBTA has considered extending the Green Line into Somerville for decades. But after the governor's October pledge to prioritize the project - and with the state bound to finish by 2014 -the long-promised service seems almost imminent. That explained the standing-room-only crowd at the Visiting Nurse Association assisted living center…
Medford Transcript: "Green Line stops discussed at Tufts workshop" "Kristine Wickham, of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB)...ran through a brief slideshow presentation to familiarize any newcomers to the project on the current stage and its challenges. She explained that VHB is still working on the Environmental Impact Report, which will measure effects on the surrounding environment and define the project's scope when…
"Locals, officials debate Green Line extension on campus"
"Medford still split on the merits of a Green Line extension" Also: "Letter: Green Line Extension provides opportunity to reduce noise from Commuter Rail"
Tonight a large crowd gathered at Somerville High School's library to discuss Green Line stations near Brickbottom, Washington St, and Gilman Square. The Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works (EOTPW) ran the meeting, most of which consisted of residents poring over maps and discussing the various options that have been created by consultants with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB). Please come…
"Green Line extension divides city" "In Medford, where the line would end, people are divided. Some see the extension the same way that those in Somerville do, as a chance to enhance their neighborhoods, raise property values, and connect with the region. Others contend that property values would decline - or, if not, that gentrification brought by the T would price…
Now that the Governor has filed his Transportation Bond Bill, that bill begins its legislative life. The first important step on that journey will be the public hearing on the Bond Bill (House bill 4409) on Tuesday, January 22, at 11 am in Room A-1 at the State House. Since this is a huge bill, of which the Green Line extension…
"Aldermen push for Ball Square commuter rail stop" STEP believes a commuter rail stop could distract from the ultimate goal of getting the Green Line extension and would also worsen air pollution.
"State: You're getting the Green Line, but you'll need to take the repair shed too" The state wants to drop a 11.5 acre facility in Somerville to help maintain the new Green Line.
"One man tries to shout down Green Line in Somerville" The Medford resident tried to take over the Green Line Project Advisory Board meeting last night over the meeting's schedule, drawing hisses and protests from the audience as he refused to give up the microphone.