Posted April 18, 2016 10:39 PM ET; Last Updated May 10, 2016 8:57 PM ET
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http://cambridge.wickedlocal.com/news/20160509/glx-gets-crucial-go-ahead-vote-but-with-strict-conditions
GLX gets crucial go-ahead vote, but with strict conditions
By Dan Atkinson
Somerville Journal
By Danielle McLean
@DMcLeanWL Follow
Posted May 9, 2016 at 6:42 PM
Updated at 6:51 PM
SOMERVILLE
Cambridge ChronicleBy Dan Atkinson
Somerville Journal
By Danielle McLean
@DMcLeanWL Follow
Posted May 9, 2016 at 6:42 PM
Updated at 6:51 PM
SOMERVILLE
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Editorial and comment from US Rep. Capuano indicate a lack of patience. This is government in action. It took New York City over 85 years after first proposed in 1929, to build the Second Avenue subway in Manhattan. It will open soon, they say.
[From article]
1929: NYC Board of Transportation budgets $86 million for its newly proposed Second Avenue T line, predicted to open between 1938 and 1941.
New York Magazine
July 24, 2009 5:00 p.m.
The Long, Tortured History of the Second Avenue Subway
By Sam Jewler
http://cambridge.wickedlocal.com/article/20160506/NEWS/160507269
EDITORIAL: Don't stop the GLX in its tracks
Posted May. 6, 2016 at 12:57 PM
CAMBRIDGE Chronicle
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Posted April 18, 2016 10:39 PM ET
MacDougall says, "There are serious public health problems in East Somerville because of major highways in the area, and building GLX will significantly reduce traffic on those highways." He does not mention the money pledged to upgrade that area by Steve Wynn for his casino one mile from Sullivan Station. He adds, "For all of these projects we absolutely need major revenue increases. [. . .] New revenue must come from major increases in taxes and/or fees, with the revenue dedicated to sustainable transportation.” Spending other people's money is great fun. Ask any politician. Why not provide free food kiosks at every Green Line station so non taxpaying riders will enjoy sustenance while they travel. Foot massages for the feet weary will improve emotional health.
[From letter]
There are serious public health problems in East Somerville because of major highways in the area, and building GLX will significantly reduce traffic on those highways.
Let’s not lose sight of the big picture, and of unmet long-term needs. For instance, on the Green Line, we should upgrade electric power supply so we can run three-car trains; we need major expansion of some MBTA bus routes; and we need major improvements on other subway lines.
For all of these projects we absolutely need major revenue increases. Good transportation should be seen as an essential public good. New revenue must come from major increases in taxes and/or fees, with the revenue dedicated to sustainable transportation.”
http://cambridge.wickedlocal.com/news/20160418/letter-build-green-line-extension-and-community-path
LETTER: Build the Green Line Extension and community path
Posted Apr. 18, 2016 at 12:30 PM
To the editor:
Cambridge Chronicle
— John MacDougall, Richdale Avenue
New York Magazine
July 24, 2009 5:00 p.m.
The Long, Tortured History of the Second Avenue Subway
By Sam Jewler
http://cambridge.wickedlocal.com/article/20160506/NEWS/160507269
EDITORIAL: Don't stop the GLX in its tracks
Posted May. 6, 2016 at 12:57 PM
CAMBRIDGE Chronicle
* * *
Posted April 18, 2016 10:39 PM ET
MacDougall says, "There are serious public health problems in East Somerville because of major highways in the area, and building GLX will significantly reduce traffic on those highways." He does not mention the money pledged to upgrade that area by Steve Wynn for his casino one mile from Sullivan Station. He adds, "For all of these projects we absolutely need major revenue increases. [. . .] New revenue must come from major increases in taxes and/or fees, with the revenue dedicated to sustainable transportation.” Spending other people's money is great fun. Ask any politician. Why not provide free food kiosks at every Green Line station so non taxpaying riders will enjoy sustenance while they travel. Foot massages for the feet weary will improve emotional health.
[From letter]
There are serious public health problems in East Somerville because of major highways in the area, and building GLX will significantly reduce traffic on those highways.
Let’s not lose sight of the big picture, and of unmet long-term needs. For instance, on the Green Line, we should upgrade electric power supply so we can run three-car trains; we need major expansion of some MBTA bus routes; and we need major improvements on other subway lines.
For all of these projects we absolutely need major revenue increases. Good transportation should be seen as an essential public good. New revenue must come from major increases in taxes and/or fees, with the revenue dedicated to sustainable transportation.”
http://cambridge.wickedlocal.com/news/20160418/letter-build-green-line-extension-and-community-path
LETTER: Build the Green Line Extension and community path
Posted Apr. 18, 2016 at 12:30 PM
To the editor:
Cambridge Chronicle
— John MacDougall, Richdale Avenue
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