STEP meeting notes
Topics included the Washington St station, McGrath de-elevation study, and the Community Path. Meeting notes (PDF)
Somerville News: Washington St station meeting
"Activists discuss pedestrian, bike effects of Green Line" "The big difference is that we took the station that was here and slid it up right up against the abutment of the proposed bridge, so you'll actually be accessing the station from the existing sidewalk level up the rail bridge," said VHB's Mark Louio.
Boston Globe: Importance of mass transit to Boston’s growth
"Boston's success depends on T" "Now, however, the T's budget woes go far beyond the Green Line and Silver Line projects. They're so massive that they're calling into question the way we build the city and plan for its future."
Somerville Patch: Report on 2nd Route 16 meeting
"Officials: Land Acquisitions for Second Phase of Green Line Extension Would Be Minimal" The second in a series of public meetings was held by he Metropolitan Area Planning Council and MassDOT Wednesday night on the Tufts campus. Officials reviewed a series of concerns regarding the potential second leg of the line extension project, including land acquisitions, traffic and quality of life.
Green Line update from State Rep. Denise Provost
The following is from Rep. Provost’s newsletter…
On March 15, 2011, I met, along with other members of the Somerville legislative delegation, with officials from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) about the status of the Green Line Extension (GLX) project. Here are some highlights of that meeting….
New proposed design for Brickbottom/Washington St station
The State has released a new design concept for the future Brickbottom/Washington Street Green Line station that was heavily influenced by public comments. A key improvement is that the station is now located along Washington Street.
There is still room for improvement:
- There should be access to the station from the north side of Washington St. in addition to the south side, since most residents will come from the north side.
- There should be a connection between the Community Path and the station as well as the street.
- Bike storage should be closer and larger.
Keep reading for more diagrams of the station.
Community Path money moved to Assembly Square stop
Boston Globe: "Path funds diverted to Somerville Orange Line stop" The city is transferring $3.5 million of federal transportation funding from the Community Path to the Orange Line stop at Assembly Square.
Land exchange agreement impacts Lechmere and Green Line Extension
Press release: "MassDOT Board Approves Agreement to Build New Lechmere Station, Crucial to Green Line Extension" Somerville Patch: "Green Line Extension Gets Crucial Go Ahead, New Lechmere Station Agreement Approved"
Materials from Route 16 meeting
On Feb 16 MAPC hosted the first of several public meetings on the extension of the Green Line to Route 16. Below is the kick-off presentation.
Click below for more of the materials.
STEP meeting notes
Topics included a Green Line meeting with CLF, the MAPC Route 16 planning meetings, and the TIP. Meeting notes (PDF)
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