Meeting minutes from BUMC focus group meeting - Green Line ...

526. Justine Kahn, Orchard Street, Medford 02155: I am a strong supporter of Green Line extension! I live
across the street from the current commuter line tracks. I am aware that there will be more noise with the train
but I still support it wholeheartedly. I rely heavily on public transportation and take the bus as well as the Red,
Green, and Blue lines to get to work. This would ease the commute greatly! Thank you for considering Green
Line extension to Rt. 16. You have my unconditional support.
505. Lorin M. Green, 76 South St. #2, Medford 02155: Expanding to Medford is a great idea, my only
concern is parking issues for the neighboring communities. I would like to see the expansion go through, but
the impact on people who live in the immediate area (which has no permit parking) should be given
a solution to potential parking issues this can cause.
485. David Haynes, 64-A Canal Street, Medford 02155: In addition to bringing the Green Line to Rte. 16, a
community pathway should be constructed along the Lowell commuter rail right-of-way into West Medford
Square.
479. Laura Punnett, 40 Tesla Avenue, Medford 02155: This would greatly enhance the usefulness of the
Green Line extension!
469. Jesse Harris, 74 Adams St., Medford 02155: This would make life much easier for the residents of the
area as well as the students attending Tufts. It would get plenty of use and I am sure that even those currently
protesting it for noise/crowding reasons will greatly appreciate it and utilize it if it is installed.
462. Melissa Radzyminski, 139 Century St. Ext., Medford 02155: A College Ave stop is great but is just
barely serving the Medford community (beyond Tufts anyway) - please don't leave us out and bring the green
line to Rte 16!
374. Evelyn Barnes, 23 Yale St., Medford 02155: Extending the Green Line to Route 16 is smart. Good
public transportation will make these areas more desirable, increase property value, and attract interesting
people and businesses.
371. Dina Rudick, 75 Capen St., Medford 02155: Don't fall short of making this extension a functional, userfriendly
community tool. It is proved that development follows infrastructure - make it happen! All the way to Rt.
16.
349. Alia-Anor Akaeze, 59 Prescott St., Medford 02155: Bringing this line at least as far as Rt 16 would
provide a much needed nexus of AFFORDABLE public transportation to residents of East Arlington, Somerville
and West Medford; and Rt. 16 could really use the relief. It might even help the buses run more reliably on
schedule because of the decreased car traffic. And, of course, there is the green effect. This is a no-brainer!
278. Jana Hollingsworth, 60 Tyler Ave., Medford 02155: What a wasted effort it would be to cut short the
Green Line before Rt. 16. I live right across from the Commuter Rail tracks, and I would love for the Green Line
to go past my house, and then well beyond. Then I wouldn't have to drive to Winchester Center. When it comes
to public transportation--the more, the better!
230. Mary Werowinski, 118 Allston St., Medford 02155: I would walk to the Rt. 16 stop to use Green Line.
For this and many other reasons, I support the longest extension possible.
212. Jeff Reese. Ball Square, Medford 02155: I could ride the green line to Whole Foods
114. Lou Ann David, Êast Somerville 02144: Route 16 saves me a wait for a 1 @ hour bus to Ball Square or
a bus @ 1/4 bus to Lechmere a 20 + minute ride-very slow! Please go to 16!
104. Ted A. Adams, West Street, Medford 02155: Rte 16 terminus is the difference maker for me from using
the Green Line occasionally on sunny days (College Ave) or using the T regularly
22. Susan Altman, Winthrop Street, Medford 02155: This stop would serve lower-income people in West
Medford and Somerville. Lower-income people tend to drive older cars that emit more carbon dioxide and
pollutants. A stop at this location thus would not only serve residents but also do a great favor to our
environment, in an area that has extreme car traffic and resulting air pollution.
1. Jared Ingersoll, 176 Mystic St. Ext., Medford 02155: The Rt. 16 is an important compromise for those of
us in W. Medford who wanted the extension to Rt. 60
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