Traffic and Parking Committee
Virtual
Agenda — 20 items
- 1 (Posted online: 3/15/25 at 11:50 AM) Original (Posted online: 3/17/25 at 6:45 PM) Revised
- 1 The meeting took place remotely via Zoom and was called to order at 6:03 PM by Chair Sait and adjourned at 7:32 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Wilson, Burnley and Sait), none against and none absent. Others present: Director Brad Rawson – Mobility, Director Brian Postlewaite - Engineering, Deputy Chief James Donovan – SPD, Suzanne Rinfrett – Parking, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk.
- 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sdzgwjthR8Ok7DHhKQjnIw Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov.
- 4 Roll Call
- 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of February 24, 2025.
- 2. That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Elmwood Street.
- 3. That the Director of Engineering provide an update on the construction of the Lowell Street crosswalk facing the Magoun Square Green Line station.
- 4. That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Mobility shorten the cycle time of the traffic light at the intersection of Medford Street and Lowell Street.
- 5. That the Chief of Police increase traffic enforcement at the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street.
- 6. That the Commissioner of Public Works install two safety bollards on the sidewalk at the intersection of Medford Street and Broadway.
- 7. That the Director of Parking update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the recently installed signs prohibiting parking during snow emergencies on Otis Street.
- 8. That the Chief of Police prioritize Otis Street for traffic enforcement during school drop off and pick up times.
- 9. That the Director of Engineering and Director of Mobility install a traffic signal light at the end of Woods Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway.
- 10. That the Director of Mobility and Director of Engineering discuss with this Council the effectiveness of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure and potential applications on key Fire Department response routes.
- 11. Director of Parking responding to item #25-0084 regarding the Citywide Parking and Curb Use Study.
- 12. That the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at Summer Street and Porter Street.
- 13. That the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Prospect Hill Parkway.
- 14. That the Director of Mobility prioritize North Street for speed humps and other traffic calming measures.
- 15. That the Director of Parking place NO IDLING signs on New Washington Street, behind the Cobble Hill complex, to discourage large truck idling by the senior homes.
- 16. That the Chief of Police, the Director of Parking and the Director of Mobility discuss the previous and ongoing strategy for implementation and public education of drivers violating the NO LEFT TURN signage at the Somerville High School exit on Highland Avenue and Vinal Avenue.