Press: A Path Taken Feb 15 2004: Construction of a long-dreamed-about bike path across the Mystic River at the Amelia Earhart Dam is under way... http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2004/02/15/a_path_taken/
Press: EPA Settlement brings $250K to build Mystic Crossing Jan 30 2004: Article from the Boston Globe about an EPA settlement, which includes several measures to offset a serious violation at a nearby power plant. http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2004/01/30/power_firm_to_pay_5m_for_cleaner_buses_rail/
Press: MBTA agrees to fines, bike path March 11, 2004: The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority agreed to pay a $328,000 fine and about $1 million to reduce emissions by retrofitting diesel commuter trains operating out of South Station. The T also agreed to donate a 1-acre strip of property on the banks of the Mystic River so a commuter bike path can be extended to Sullivan Square; and the agency promised to be more environmentally sensitive in its operations. http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/071/metro/T_agrees_to_pollution_fines_upgrades+.shtml
Press: Poor man's waterway, for decades left neglected, is finding its champions 2004 Dec 28: There's been no lights, camera, or action for the Mystic River. The Boston Harbor and Charles River cleanups have had their billions and their fanfare. But the Mystic -- where some of the Commonwealth's poorest communities with large immigrant populations go to fish, boat, and swim -- has been left behind, according to many who care about it. http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2003/12/28/stream_of_consciousness/
Press: Using dam as bridge is key to stitching up the Mystic Feb 1, 2004: The Mystic River has gone Hollywood with the Clint Eastwood film, but it's also the scene of some of the most exciting placemaking in the Boston area. http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2004/02/01/using_dam_as_bridge_is_key_to_stitching_up_the_mystic/
The Boston Harbor Walk The bus yard path we're working on is the logical extension of the harbor walk. Hopefull we can link in someday! http://www.bostonharborwalk.com/