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  1. Highwayguy

    Crazy Transit Pitches

    Definitely crazy, but how about a Mattapan HSL conversion for the inner Reading line that terminates at Malden or Wellington using the soon to be redundant type 9s? Major benefits over full Orange line conversion are obviously the ability to retain the existing level crossings and low platform...
  2. Highwayguy

    Green Line Reconfiguration

    Well theres my good reason.
  3. Highwayguy

    Green Line Reconfiguration

    There may be a good reason for the GL tracks to be North of the CR tracks on the Union branch, but l cant help but think this is a prime example of T short sightedness. This alignment necessitates a crazy (and tight) flying junction under the McGrath to tie into the GJ, instead of a mundane flat...
  4. Highwayguy

    MBTA Construction Projects

    Franklin Line Positive Train Control installation wrapped as of Friday.
  5. Highwayguy

    Boston Parking Lots

    Re the Sullivan parcels under the demolished viaduct: Those are slated for redevelopment pending the Rutherford Ave rebuild. However that project is still only at 25% and is just absolutely creeping along because no one can agree on nothing. The Sullivan square area specifically is still very...
  6. Highwayguy

    Regional Rail (RUR) & North-South Rail Link (NSRL)

    At least on the highway side nothing is being expedited except some expanded work hours (which is up to the RE). Can’t comment on the T’s operations but I assume it’s similar. I understand why people outside of the industry would think now is a perfect time to start work on these mega projects...
  7. Highwayguy

    Regional Rail (RUR) & North-South Rail Link (NSRL)

    Funny enough the only engineers not remoting in are MassDOT employees. There aren’t enough VPNs to go around so most are just using their personal devices...

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