Meeting on Green Line Improvements Planned for Thursday

Fenway State Senator William Brownsberger (D-Belmont) has called for a special meeting this week with eleven other legislators  to discuss ways to improve Green Line service and accessibility. 

The January 17 meeting will include information on possible capital projects that could improve Green Line service. Elected officials will also discuss how the the costs of those projects fit into the MBTA's strained budget.

Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem (D-Newton) is one of the elected officials sponsoring the meeting, which was initiated by Sen. William Brownsberger (D-Belmont).

“The Green Line is vital to the economic health and quality of life in Boston and surrounding areas," said Brownsberger in a statement. "I appreciate the MBTA’s willingness to help educate the public on the operational challenges of the Green Line."

The Green Line is the MBTA's second-busiest train line, with average weekday ridership around 236,100. The Red Line's ridership is around 241,600.

The meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. in the mezzanine conference room at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square.

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