Public Meeting: Newton Highlands Accessibility Improvements

Event Description

The meeting is being held to discuss proposed improvements to the Newton Highlands Green Line Station located between Hyde Street and Walnut Street in Newton Highlands.

The project will improve pedestrian accessibility to the station by reconstructing the existing ramps from both Walnut Street and Station Avenue. A new pedestrian ramp is proposed from Hyde Street to the inbound side of the tracks. All ramps will be reconstructed to comply with Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. All ramps will be covered with steel canopies.

The inbound and outbound station platforms will be reconstructed to raise the height of the platforms by approximately 8 inches to provide easier access to Green Line cars.

The project also includes new lighting on platforms and ramps, a new covered bike rack, benches and trash receptacles.

Notes

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to fully participate in the meeting, American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and /or handouts in alternate formats, please submit your request to Katy Zazzera at 857-368-8986 or kathryn.zazzera@dot.state.ma.us at least 7 days prior to the meeting.