Gov: Green Line will come through Somerville

Governor Deval Patrick says bringing the Green Line to Somerville and Medford is a personal commitment.

Speaking in Gilman Square today, Patrick noted that "bringing the Green Line to these communities will offer the region an economically competitive advantage, give commuters a cleaner, more efficient alternative to driving, and improve the quality of life for all who live here. I am delighted the project is under way."

Patrick was in Somerville to announce that the Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works has entered into an agreement with Vanasse, Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) to perform the required environmental review and preliminary engineering for the project. This phase will require approximately 18 months to complete.

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<font size="2" face="Arial">"The Green Line extension into Somerville and Medford has long been one of my top priorities," said Carl Sciortino, D-Medford, who represents Somerville and Medford in the legislature. "I applaud the governor's commitment to this project and I am heartened by the progress we have made in recent weeks. There is still a lot of work to be done, and I will continue working to ensure that the State upholds its commitment to our communities and completes this project on time."</font>