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Trails

Somerville’s Community Path Extension Is Open

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Christian MilNeil

Three people in construction vests walk down a long, straight paved pathway next to railroad tracks. In the distance the path ascends a ramp then curves out of sight, and beyond that is the skyline of downtown Boston.

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Bicycling

UPDATED: Unresolved Accessibility Issues Push Somerville Community Path Opening to Mid-June

A crowd of people wearing bright construction vests and helmets crosses a bridge next to a chain-link fence (left) and railroad tracks (right)

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Somerville Approves Community Path Lease Agreement; Opening Delayed ‘Til April

Grecia White

A large crowd of people celebrate the Green Line extension's opening day outside a snowy Ball Square station while some kids play on a snowy hillside next to the station entrance.

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Opening Day: The Green Line Arrives In Medford

A Green Line train bearing the destination sign for "Union Square" arrives at Lechmere station in Cambridge.

MBTA Board Updates: Green Line to Medford Will Open Dec. 12

Photos: The Green Line Extension’s Opening Day

Passengers on the new Lechmere station platform next to the first train on the new Green Line extension at 5 a.m. on Monday, March 21, 2022.

GLX Opening Day: Scenes From the First Train From Union Square

The new Magoun Square Green Line station under construction, seen from Lowell Street. This station is on the longer Medford branch of the Green Line Extension, which is expected to open later this year.

Eyes On the Green Line: Somerville’s New Community Path Is Coming Together

The new REI co-op in Cambridge is right next to the new Lechmere Green Line station (visible in the background of this photo) and the new Community Path.

Eyes On the Street: The New Lechmere Takes Shape as a Bike Commuting Hub

MBTA Puts New Green Line Stations On the Map

Green Line Extension