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Medford Branch Of Green Line Extension Opening Later Than Expected Medford Branch Of Green Line Extension Opening Later Than Expected
Medford Branch Of Green Line Extension Opening Later Than Expected Commuters looking to take the Medford branch of the recently unveiled Green Line Extension (GLX) will now have to wait until late November to ride, the MBTA announced Friday, Aug. 5. The opening of the branch, which was originally supposed happen in late summer, is being pushed back to late November for crews to complete final construction phases that have been delayed. The cause of the delay is from several factors "including necessary additional work and re-testing of the Medford Branch’s power systems," the MBTA said. The diversion will also allow for continued work on at the priva…

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MBTA's Proposed Bus Changes Spark Outrage From Area Commuters MBTA's Proposed Bus Changes Spark Outrage From Area Commuters
MBTA's Proposed Bus Changes Spark Outrage From Area Commuters The MBTA has set out to completely redo its bus network, and the proposed changes are garnering mixed reactions from area commuters.   The MBTA's "Bus Network Redesign" was created to reflect several changes Boston and its surrounding areas have seen in recent years. These include shifting demographics, emerging employment districts, increasing traffic congestion, and changing travel patterns, the MBTA said.  The redesign is expected to bring the following benefits:  25% more bus service 70% more weekend service 275,000 more residents would be near high-frequency service (buses running e…

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by David Cifarelli