Green Line Extension to Medford & Union Sq

[as02155]

The GL cars don't have APCs

I thought the Type 9s came with APCs.

 

[RandomWalk]

The Type 9s don’t regularly run on the Medford branch.

 

[TheRatmeister]

I thought the Type 9s came with APCs.

I believe so, but that doesn't seem to have rolled out to the passenger counts when I last checked.

 

[themissinglink]

I'd be curious about the amount of people using the path, seems very popular especially at commuter times.

There's some info about pedestrian counts on the community path @ Cedar Street in this article:

Safety Changes Coming to Somerville Community Path

The city has received heavy feedback from the community that safety needs to be improved.

patch.com

A counter at Cedar Street recorded an average of about 3,300 pedestrians per day in 2024. Use of the route has increased since the Community Path Extension opened in 2023, providing an off-street connection through Somerville and into East Cambridge.

The safety improvements on the path will break ground this fall, with more improvements potentially coming in 2027 and 2028:

Key improvements will include new pavement markings and quick-build curb extensions at crossings to increase visibility and encourage users to slow down. The city will also install flex posts along the centerline at selected locations to emphasize travel lanes and reduce speeds. New signs featuring universal symbols will remind cyclists, scooter riders, pedestrians, and other users to share the path while reinforcing restrictions on motor vehicles. The plans are being reviewed by the Department of Public Works, emergency services, and other city divisions to ensure the changes do not interfere with maintenance or emergency access.

 

[HenryAlan]

I feel sorry for less able-bodied folks who have to surmount that thing.

Yeah, I've always thought this was too steep and lengthy a climb for many people who aren't regular bike riders. And even people who are fairly fit might have difficulty pushing a wheel chair or stroller up the hill. I'm not sure I'd go so far as to say the bridge stops people from using the path, but it's definitely far from ideal.