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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 4:52 pm on June 17, 2012
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Buses, Davis Square, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Red Line, Traffic & Parking | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:42 pm on June 10, 2012
Fare hikes and service cuts hurt economically depressed areas first. Somerville will only get its transportation needs met if the legislature adequately funds the MBTA and other mass transit.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Buses, Commuter Rail, Economy & Poverty, Events, Green Line, Orange Line, Transportation, Transportation Projects | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:11 pm on June 3, 2012
The air quality determination governs whether the state is required to do all of the Green Line Extension or whether it can quit early.
Posted in Beat Reporter, Bicycles, Buses, Commuter Rail, Events, Green Line, MBTA, Orange Line, Pedestrians, Red Line, Traffic & Parking, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:07 pm on
Somerville will only get its transportation needs met if the legislature adequately funds the MBTA and other mass transit.
For more information, see MPO Transportation Im
Posted in Beat Reporter, Bicycles, Buses, Commuter Rail, Events, Green Line, MBTA, Orange Line, Pedestrians, Red Line, Traffic & Parking, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:33 pm on February 13, 2012
MBTA service cuts and fare hikes hit everyone in Somerville. Come and make your views known.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Buses, Events, MBTA, Neighborhoods and Squares, Trains | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:27 pm on October 9, 2011
Route 77 connects Porter Square, which adjoins Cambridge, with Harvard, Central, and Kendall Squares, along with Boston and Arlington. If you live near Porter Square, this can affect you directly.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Buses, Events, Porter Square, Red Line, Special | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:55 pm on September 5, 2011
At this meeting, the city will present a proposed rezoning map depicting zoning changes that will allow for mixed-use development in the key gateways of the Porter and Wilson Square areas.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, MBTA, Porter Square, Trains, Transportation, Ward 6 | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 11:08 pm on November 20, 2010
The public is invited to make suggestions about pedestrian, bicycle, and bus access to the station, as well as safety lighting, station design, comfort, signs and area maps.
Posted in Accessibility, All Ages, Beat Reporter, Bicycles, Buses, Events, Green Line, Pedestrians, Special, Traffic & Parking, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:42 pm on July 30, 2010
This meeting was held at 6:30 at the State Transportation Building, around the corner from the Boylston T-Stop. A half-dozen officials from the Federal transportation authorities were present, along with some translators (never called upon) and a half-dozen or so members of the MPO. Only about a half-dozen members of the public showed up, all from Somerville.
Posted in Beat Reporter, Bicycles, Buses, Green Line, MBTA, Orange Line, Pedestrians, Traffic & Parking, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 11:00 pm on July 18, 2010
The Boston MPO must be certified by the federal government in order for the Boston area to receive federal funding for transportation improvements. Citizen input is an important part of this process.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Bicycles, Buses, Events, Green Line, MBTA, Orange Line, Pedestrians, Traffic & Parking, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:54 pm on June 20, 2010
All citizens of Somerville and Medford should evaluate this document and give feedback, because this is one of the final steps before the project begins implementation. Written comments will be accepted until July 23.
Posted in All Ages, Ball Square, Beat Reporter, Bicycles, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Magoun Square, MBTA, Pedestrians, Somerville By The Numbers, Teele Square, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Union Square | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:48 pm on
All citizens of Somerville and Medford should evaluate this document and give feedback, because this is one of the final steps before the project begins implementation. Written comments will be accepted until July 23 at holly.s.johnson@state.ma.us.
Posted in All Ages, Ball Square, Beat Reporter, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Magoun Square, MBTA, Teele Square, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Union Square | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:37 pm on
This meeting is important because it deals with ADA accessibility throughout the MBTA system.
Posted in Accessibility, Beat Reporter, Buses, Events, MBTA, Trains, Transportation | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:46 am on May 11, 2010
This meeting is important because it begins work on sustainable station designs for the Green Line Extension.
Posted in All Ages, Ball Square, Bicycles, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Housing, Magoun Square, Neighborhoods and Squares, Pedestrians, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Union Square | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:43 am on
This meeting is important because it provides background information on sustainable station designs for the Green Line Extension.
Posted in All Ages, Ball Square, Bicycles, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Housing, Magoun Square, Neighborhoods and Squares, Pedestrians, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Union Square | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:40 pm on April 4, 2010
Transit 2.0: The Developers Initiative
Tues. Apr. 6 7:00 PM
Livable Streets Office
100 Sidney St.
Cambridge MA (map)
This presentation by Chris Dempsy of MassDOT will describe…
Posted in All Ages, Buses, Events, Green Line, Special, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:18 pm on March 21, 2010
MBTA Rider Oversight Committee Meeting
Mon. Mar. 29 5:00 PM
State Transportation Building
Conf. Rms. 1, 2, 3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)
This is the regular…
Posted in Accessibility, All Ages, Buses, Events, Green Line, Public Health & Safety, Special, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:17 pm on
Access Advisory Committee to the MBTA
Wed. Mar. 24 1:00 PM
State Transportation Building
2nd Fl Conf. Rms.
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)
This is the regular…
Posted in Accessibility, All Ages, Buses, Events, Green Line, Special, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:21 pm on March 7, 2010
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Planning Meeting
Tues., Mar. 9, 6:30 PM
Upper Hall
Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the second phase 3…
Posted in All Ages, Buses, City Finances, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special, Traffic & Parking, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:09 am on February 22, 2010
Davis Square Visioning Meeting
Wed. Mar. 3 6:30 PM
Tufts Administration Building (TAB)
169 Holland St.
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, sponsored by the Office of Strategic Planning…
Posted in All Ages, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special, Traffic & Parking, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:08 am on
Union Square Design Plan Meeting
Mon. Mar. 1 6:30 PM
Argenziano School
290 Washington Street
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, sponsored by Office of Strategic Planning and Community…
Posted in All Ages, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:50 pm on February 14, 2010
Davis Square Task Force Meeting
Wed. Feb. 24, 7:00 PM
Tufts Administration Building (TAB)
169 Holland St.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the regular meeting of the Davis…
Posted in All Ages, Announcements, Buses, Civic Action, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special, Trains, Transportation | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:49 pm on
MPO Access Advisory Committee to the MBTA Meeting
Wed. Feb. 24 1:00 PM
State Transportation Building
Conf. Rms. 2, 3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)…
Posted in Accessibility, All Ages, Announcements, Buses, Civil and Human Rights, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Pedestrians, Seniors, Special, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:11 pm on February 8, 2010
Regional Transportation Advisory Council Meeting
Wed. Feb. 10 3:00 PM
State Transportation Building
Conf. Rm. 4
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)
Posted in All Ages, Bicycles, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Neighborhoods and Squares, Pedestrians, Special, Traffic & Parking, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:09 pm on
Comment Period on Amendment to MPO Public Participation Plan
Starts: Mon. Feb. 8
Ends: Thurs. Mar. 25
This is the beginning of the 45-day comment…
Posted in Bicycles, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Housing, Pedestrians, Special, Traffic & Parking, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:16 pm on January 31, 2010
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Planning Meeting
Tues., Feb. 16, 6:30 PM
Upper Hall
Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the rescheduling of the…
Posted in All Ages, Bicycles, Buses, City Finances, Crime, Development and Zoning, Economy & Poverty, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Health Care, Housing, Immigration, Neighborhoods and Squares, Pedestrians, Public Health & Safety, Somerville By The Numbers, Special, Traffic & Parking, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:00 pm on January 18, 2010
MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee Meeting
Wed. Jan. 21 10:00 AM
State Transportation Building
Conf. Rm. 4
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)
This is the regular…
Posted in All Ages, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:55 pm on January 4, 2010
This is a public hearing on updates to the Sullivan Square Orange Line T-Stop and the surrounding area, including the Rutherford Avenue overpass. This meeting is important because the area of Somerville near Sullivan Square uses the T-Stop and is inconvenienced by the overpass.
Posted in All Ages, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by Jennifer Lawrence a 2:15 pm on December 1, 2009
Community ratifies set of 11 principles for land use planning along the Green Line extension.
Posted in Bicycles, Buses, Civil and Human Rights, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Green Line, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Pedestrians, Press Release, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by Greg Dennis a 4:35 pm on August 29, 2009
It was over a year ago, in May of 2008, that I posted to Somerville Voices my idea for changing the 89 bus route to better serve Somerville residents. My chief complaint being that there was no easy return trip from Davis Square after 7pm on weekdays and no service on weekends. Well, earlier this year the route changed for the better, and I’m declaring victory.…
Posted in Buses | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:11 pm on August 16, 2009
MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee Meeting
Thurs. Aug. 20, 9 AM
State Transportation Building
Conf Rms 2-3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)
This…
Posted in All Ages, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Special, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:38 pm on August 9, 2009
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
MBTA Fare Increases and Service Cuts: Somerville Workshop
Thurs. Aug. 13, 5:30 PM
Auditorium
Somerville High School
81 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)…
Posted in All Ages, Buses, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special, Trains | 2 Comments »
Posted by Greg Dennis a 10:10 pm on May 22, 2008
I’m proposing the 89 bus route be changed as shown (bigger image here):
For the reasons why read on . . .
Posted in Buses | 25 Comments »
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