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...changes. Although he has climbed out on the proverbial limb in terming the experiment a success, he definitely has not blinded himself to other improvements. Merely as a matter of comfort, the MTA was requested to raise the level of the trolley tracks on the Coop side of the kiosk, thereby removing the hollow that was turned into a sea of mud and water almost every rainstorm. Davis, furthermore, is well aware of the student's plight in crossing Cambridge Street. He would like to see as topflight installed at that point, and is working for one at present...
Only the removal of the kiosk or the construction of a Porter Square station to funnel off much of the current MTA traffic could further simplify Harvard Square. The chance of this happening in the near future is nil. Not only is the MTA broke, but Harvard Square merchants would be sure to protest the resulting drop in trade should Porter Square become the North Cambridge outlet...
...traffic circle, a plan that is now being given a 30-day experimental trial. Success of the whole plan hinges on the ability of large trucks and trackless trolleys coming into the square from the Central square end of Mass. Avenue to negotiate the sharp turn around the subway kiosk...
Construction plans also call for an addition to the base of the kiosk which will transform it into a half circle. Two triangular islands with yellow warning blinkers will guide traffic from either ends of Mass. Avenue into the rotary...
...single step that will ultimately do the greatest good is the removal of the Harvard Square subway kiosk. Should the MTA got around to establishing a Porter Square station, the pill-box would either be relocated or at least subjected to much less pedestrian traffic. Simultaneously, much of the bus transferring would be moved up to Porter Square, with a subsequent ease on Harvard Square motorists. Rerouting of all unnecessary trucks around the Square would further the solution...