The MassDOT and the MBTA will host a series of public meetings beginning next month on the proposed restoration of passenger rail service between the South Coast and Boston.
Designers are considering a new connection making use of the existing MBTA Stoughton Commuter Rail Line. The design for this route is currently 15 percent complete. In addition, MassDOT and the MBTA are also considering an alternative rail route between Boston and the South Coast that could potentially be designed and constructed more quickly than the Stoughton route. The meetings will be held to inform the public on the status of the project, discuss next steps, and seek public comment.
Public meetings all begin at 6:30 p.m. and are scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, September 7th, New Bedford
Greater New Bedford Vocational High School Auditorium
1121 Ashley Boulevard
Monday, September 12th, Taunton
Bristol Community College - 2 Galleria Mall Drive
Wednesday, September 14th, Fall River
Bristol Community College - 777 Elsbree Street
Building G, Commonwealth College Center, Faculty Lounge
Thursday, September 15th, Easton
Middle School Auditorium - 98 Columbus Avenue
Monday, September 19th, Canton
Canton High School Auditorium - 900 Washington Street
Thursday, September 22nd, Middleborough
High School Auditorium - 71 East Grove Street
Public comments and questions may also be submitted by email to [email protected].
