The route will launch Thursday in Davis Square.
The new route will include Morrison Ave., Winslow Ave., and Clifton St. between Morrison and Winslow.
This project is expected to be installed in September or shortly thereafter and will not require the removal of any parking spaces.
Four cities announced plans to implement up to 14 miles of dedicated bus lanes to improve bus speed, reliability and reduce crowds.
The meeting will be held on September 3, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the GoToMeeting webinar platform.
The bus-and-bike lane will facilitate transit for the 86 bus, Somerville's highest-trafficked bus route.
The new routes will be in the Spring Hill, Magoun Square, Winter Hill, Union Square, East Somerville, and Inner Belt neighborhoods.
The city will start opening routes in six more neighborhoods by the end of July.
Somerville’s program will use temporary materials that can be modified based on our experience and feedback from residents with the pilot.
The city plans to roll out additional routes this summer to open up low-volume and residential areas to pedestrians and cyclists.
Demolition will start this weekend and continue for approximately two weeks, followed by overnight work.
Broadway Bridge in Ball Square Scheduled to Reopen First Week of June.
The bridges were closed in spring 2019 and completely rebuilt to allow for construction of the GLX.
Leaders say progress is being made following a letter from Somerville and other nearby communities about disruptive airplane noise.
The pilot, designed to offer more walking and biking routes that allow for social distancing, will connect residents to essential services.
In late May, the City of Somerville will begin a Shared Streets pilot program in an effort to provide more walking and biking routes.
Residents living near the train tracks may hear horns and other noises from heavy machinery over the coming weeks.
The Somerville Bridge Hopper is the city’s free shuttle service to help residents navigate Green Line Extension construction detours.
The city shut down "non-essential" construction work this week but said the Green Line Extension does not fall under its jurisdiction.
Bus and train ridership continues to drop amid efforts by the state to restrict public gatherings.
Shuttle buses will replace trains on part of the Orange Line this weekend.
Some advocacy organizations are concerned that Encore is considering connecting the casino and the Assembly T stop by aerial tram.
Taking a cue from neighboring Cambridge, some city leaders want to look at bringing a free fare program to Somerville.
Somerville saw four fatal crashes in 2019 after going four years without a roadway death, according to MassDOT data.
In speaking to the MBTA Monday, Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone said his city is "deeply disappointed" by the delays.
The replacement of Lechmere Station and rehabilitation of the Lechmere Viaduct will impact service starting this spring.
The draft details the next five years of actions the city is planning to take to reduce deaths and serious injuries.
Residents will have two hours to remove cars from city lots before ticketing and towing begins.
Going over the meter limit could cost you a pretty penny under a new Traffic Commission proposal.
A public hearing has been scheduled in Somerville next week.
Crews will be working on a traffic signal during the day.
All signals are out at the intersection. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.
Transit officials say the continued closure will move up the permanent reopening of the bridge and underpass.
But there's a slight hiccup – getting people over the Orange Line tracks.
Construction will take place over the next week in Somerville and Medford. Here's where you might see drones flying overhead.
The project will result in Beacon Street closures Sunday into Monday.
The city will discuss ongoing safety measures after a summer that saw two fatal hit-and-runs along Route 38.
Part of the road will shut down during the day for paving work.
Construction crews will be doing potentially noisy work at night this weekend.
Officials say bus riders could save up to five minutes per ride and see more buses arrive on schedule.