Research on bridge clearances for Green Line extensions
Alan Moore put together some excellent information on horizontal clearance under existing bridges and width of right of way needed by the Green Line extensions.
Alan Moore put together some excellent information on horizontal clearance under existing bridges and width of right of way needed by the Green Line extensions.
Topics included the Green Line Advisory Group, Union Square meeting planning, and other Green Line updates. Meeting notes (PDF)
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation & Public Works has launched the official site for the project at www.greenlineextension.org. You'll find project documents, background information, and a calendar of upcoming meetings. You can also sign up for updates on meetings and new documents.
Today’s Federal Register EPA section contains the proposed new SIP transit projects, including the agreed-upon 2014 deadline for two Green Line extension spurs: one to Medford and one to Union Square. The Federal EPA must approve the revised SIP for everything to move forward.
"Green Line meeting members can't agree on where the line ends" At the inaugural meeting of the Green Line Project Advisory Board, a dispute broke out between two members over where to end the line.
Thank you to all who joined us at Bloc 11 on Thursday for chocolate tasting and support for better transportation in Somerville. It was a lot of fun and we really appreciate the support from residents and elected officials. We invite you to become more involved with our work to improve transportation and air quality.
The crowd at Bloc 11.
This afternoon was the first meeting of the Green Line Advisory Group. Topics included the scope of the Draft Environmental Impact Report, Green Line alternatives to be studied, and the schedule of upcoming meetings. Keep reading for notes from the meeting.
Read more about the event. Download the flyer (PDF).
Thursday is the first monthly meeting of the Green Line Advisory Group, which will make sure that the Somerville, Medford, and Cambridge communities are involved in the planning, design, and development of this critical project. The meetings are open to the public. Read more about the Advisory Group and the meeting. View the Guidelines for Participation given to Advisory Group members…
Topics included the Community Path. STEP fundraiser, and the Urban Ring. Meeting notes (PDF)