Transportation – Page 47 – Will Brownsberger

Improvements to Symphony Station

In response to feedback we received from constituents at this year’s annual Green Line Meeting, the MBTA undertook a comprehensive maintenance/rehabilitation project at Symphony Station. Here are improvements made by MBTA maintenance since the Green Line Meeting.

Governor Patrick announces major improvements to I-90 Interchange

Senator Brownsberger joined Governor Patrick, Secretary Davey, Mayor Walsh, and Representative Honan at today’s (9/30) announcement of major improvements to the I-90 Interchange in Allston, including the creation of a new commuter rail station called West Station. See a video of the press conference, done by Harry Mattison (Sen. Brownsberger can be seen at 5:38), and the event press release.

POSTPONED! Bowker Overpass Meeting – October 8th

MassDOT) has postponed a Public Meeting for the Back Bay Ramps Transportation Study, initially scheduled for Wednesday, October 8th at the Boston Public Library. A new meeting date will be announced within the next several weeks.

Pension Fund Transparency Update

Last week, the MBTA reached agreement with its largest union, Local 589, on a new collective bargaining agreement which includes commitments to increase transparency of the union’s pension fund. Concerns about the issue aren’t fully settled, but this is real progress and I commend the MBTA, the union’s leadership and the fund itself for these major steps towards transparency.

Bowker Overpass Lane Closures Effective Monday, September 29

More information about the Bowker overpass from Storrow Drive towards Fenway and Longwood. We are also working closely with neighbors of the project and with MassDOT to control the local noise and disruption caused by the project.

New Scheduled Stop at Belmont Center Commuter Rail

In response to efforts by Representative David Rogers, the MBTA Commuter Rail has scheduled an additional morning stop in Belmont Center. Here is the MBTA’s letter to Representative Rogers.