“Zamore: Green Line extension meeting may seal the deal”
by Wig Zamore
There will be another important public hearing on the Green Line extension through Somerville on Monday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Somerville High School Auditorium, 81 Highland Ave. It will be a strain to turn out a large crowd of residents for the third time in four months. But we must do so.
"Legislators' assignments bode well for Green Line" Committee assignments have been divvied at the State House, with state Sen. Charlie Shannon named chairman of the new Rules & Ethics Committee and three local officials appointed to the Transportation Committee - a possible key in the extension of the Green Line. "Talk about the Green Line Feb. 28" Our Mayor: "State officials…
"See you in court" "It's sad that communities like Medford and Somerville have to sue the state," said Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone. "We're going to fight for this. We're not going to stop advocating until it happens."
By Joan Vennochi
A terrible possibility is dawning on the daily commuter. The Big Dig improved the look of Boston’s highway system. It will not improve the drive into Boston.
"Transportation officials agree to clean air initiatives"
Administrative Consent Order - Amendment #2 (PDF) The State's Department of Environmental Protection tries to defend the Executive Office of Transportation, saying it's trying to live up to its commitments. Conservation Law Foundation's comments on ACO (PDF) The CLF tells the truth: The Green Line extension and other commitments have not been prioritized for funding.
"Off Track: Traffic, Environmental Justice and the Green Line Extension" looks at public transportation through the prism of environmental justice. If you could not attend the January 14 meeting at the State House about decisions relating to mass transit in Somerville, you can still experience the excitement. Bob Nesson, a local documentary-maker and transportation activist, has produced a program that includes…
The RTAC has an official federally recognized responsibility to advise the Boston MPO, as well as a seat and vote on the MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee. The letter supports the Green Line extension. Letter on reevaluation of Central Artery State Implementation Plan commitments (PDF)
"Somerville: We're getting railroaded"
"A map for transportation" "Lawsuits should not be necessary to prod state government into providing the infrastructure for economic growth and environmental protection. The Conservation Law Foundation and the two mayors are performing a service by making sure the governor moves transportation closer to the top of his agenda."