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MBTA, MassDOT launch study to extend Somerville service Community Content The MBTA and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently announced the launch of the Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis to assess the feasibility, utility, and cost of various alignment and service frequency options for extending Silver Line service to Everett, Somerville, Cambridge and Boston. “We’re excited to collaborate with MassDOT on this analysis of Silver Line service,” said MBTA General...

Though long-awaited, the study to examine an extension of the Silver Line from Chelsea to Everett – and on into Charlestown, Somerville and Cambridge – has kicked off and will make final recommendations within 18 months. “We’re excited to collaborate with MassDOT on this analysis of Silver Line service,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “Studying the extension of the Silver Line to Everett and beyond is a key objective of Focus40 and an important step in improving service to ...