As a whole, I would support any efforts to modernize mass transit modes of transportation to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce pollution. As a representative of the people of Medford I would have to insist that any major project of this type must have the city of Medford’s approval, and it must be in the best interest of Medford. As well as financially beneficial to the city with relief from the state. Although the project appears to a good idea, we must remember that the MBTA is running huge financial deficits and faces a number of challenges in the years to come. Recently the green line extension project was put off for years as to its completion date. The Conservation Law Foundation has begun the process to challenge this in the form of a lawsuit, as it did earlier in the process, and the city of Somerville is considering joining the suit. Many more questions remain as to how to proceed on this project and I believe that citizens of Medford deserve a full and fair input as to the plans that will affect our community.
