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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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Trails

Study: Finishing the Mass. Central Rail Trail Could Deliver Over $200 Million In Annual Benefits

An architect's rendering shows two bridges crossing a river. The illustration of the new bridge, on the right, shows a bridge with large arches swooping over the water. The illustration is superimposed on a photograph that shows an existing, plainer railroad bridge on the right.

Car-Free Mystic River Bridge Will Begin Construction In 2024

A view down a straight pathway with a yellow line painted down its center. The path is lined with black fencing and railroad infrastructure is visible to the right. In the distance is a bridge over the tracks and an MBTA station sign, and a skyline of buildings and trees

Somerville’s Community Path Extension Is Open

New bike lanes on the Fellsway bridge across the Mystic River, between Somerville and Medford.

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Bicycling

New Somerville Bike Plan Envisions Bike Routes On 1/4 of the City’s Streets

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

Somerville Budget Plan Could Start Highland Ave. Protected Bike Lane Project in 2024

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

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

Walking from one side of McGrath Highway to the other along Mystic Avenue requires pedestrians to cross multiple highway ramps and walk along "sidewalks" like this one, in the middle of the roadway.

Somerville Preps Petitions for Lower Speed Limits on State-Controlled ‘Corridor of Death’

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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MBTA

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

Somerville