Traffic and Parking Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 11 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 2/14/25 at 11:30 AM)
2. 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_ftIH92AWQxS-9OF4046sGw 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.
3. 3 The meeting took place remotely via Zoom and was called to order at 6:01 PM by Chair Sait and adjourned at 6:50 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Wilson, Burnley and Sait), none against and none absent. Others present: Brad Rawson – Director of Mobility, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk. Councilor Burney joined the meeting at 6:10 PM.
4. 4 Roll Call
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of January 27, 2025. 25-0161 Accepted Pass
6. 2. 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. 25-0139 Kept in committee
7. 3. That the Director of Mobility address the increased traffic along Lombardi Street, Mystic Avenue and Grand Union Boulevard due to signal changes. 25-0138 Recommended to be marked work completed
8. 4. That the Director of Mobility work with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to increase flex post usage and other pedestrian safety measures on crosswalks along McGrath Highway. 25-0137 Recommended to be marked work completed
9. 5. That the Director of Mobility develop plans for a safe pedestrian crossing of Lowell Street, at Bailey Park, and additional traffic calming measures between Summer Street and Highland Avenue. 25-0126 Recommended to be marked work completed
10. 6. That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council the feasibility of signal priority for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) busses in Union Square. 25-0125 Recommended to be marked work completed
11. 7. 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. 25-0038 Kept in committee