Somerville Mayor Says He's 'Optimistic' Green Line Extension Project Will Move Forward

The Green Line Extension project that's spent years in the planning stage goes before state transportation and MBTA control board officials Monday.

These meetings could include a vote on the project — which was put on hold last summer when transportation officials estimated costs ballooned by a $1 billion — about 50 percent of the original budget.

One of the project's biggest supporters is Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone, whose city would get several new T stops. He joined Morning Edition to discuss his hopes for the project.