In addition to the trash on the walkways, the stairs down to Somerville Avenue Extension and Linwood Street (these are two separate sets of stairs) are strewn with broken glass, plastic liquor bottles, and other litter. Mayor Curtatone often refers to this area as "the gateway to Somerville." If he really feels this way, he should consider the impression left on pedestrians as they enter our city. These facilities are probably owned and maintained by the Mass DOT, but I would think that our city government might have a little pull with that state agency.