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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) celebrated the opening of the agency’s $2.3 billion Medford Branch of the Green Line Extension on Dec. 12.
The Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County are moving forward with plans to commit an additional $211 million to Southwest Light Rail, but it is still not enough to close a funding gap threatening the ability to complete the controversial project.