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November 22, 2010

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Groundbreaking for First MA Solar-Powered Train Station

As part of the Massachusetts Works program to promote job growth and long-term economic recovery, Gov. Deval Patrick and Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray joined Boston Mayor Thomas Menino on Nov. 15 to break ground on the $13.5 million Yawkey Commuter Rail Station reconstruction project—a key public transportation component of the $450 million redevelopment of the Fenway Park area. The station construction is expected to create 150-200 jobs.

What makes this station stand out is that it will be fueled entirely by solar power, making it the Commonwealth’s first net-zero energy rail station.

Construction on the station will begin this year with completion slated for Spring 2012. An extension of Yawkey Way will connect the station with shuttle buses that serve the Longwood Medical Area, creating an intermodal connection for thousands of employees. A bicycle share station and bicycle racks are also planned as part of the project.

The solar power, transit improvements, bike amenities, and improved pedestrian connections support “GreenDOT,” a comprehensive statewide environmental responsibility and sustainability initiative—all part of a plan to make the MassDOT a national leader in “greening” the state transportation system.

“Strategic investments in public transportation revitalize neighborhoods,” said Patrick. “This project will serve thousands of people commuting to work in the Longwood Medical Area, one of the fastest-growing and most important job creation engines in Massachusetts.”

“The combination of a complete upgrade for Yawkey Station and a larger development project that includes residential, commercial, retail, and parking space is a prime example of transit-oriented development and smart growth, the encouragement of which is a part of our strategic plan,” said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Jeffrey Mullan.

 

 

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, at podium, is joined by, from left, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray, state Sen. Steven A. Tolman, Gov. Deval Patrick, and MassDOT Secretary and CEO Jeffrey Mullan.

An artist’s rendering of the solar-powered MBTA Yawkey Station near Fenway Park.

 

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