Traffic and Parking Committee — Agenda, Feb 6, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Monday, February 6, 2023 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3223515633541679963 (Posted online: 1/19/23 at 7:30 AM) Original (Posted online: 1/23/23 at 7:00 AM) Revised (Posted online: 1/30/23 at 7:45 AM) Revised Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, 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://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3223515633541679963 Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 22-2071) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 28, 2022. Public Communications 2. Public Communication (ID # 22-2080) Referred for Recommendation: Green Cab Company, Inc. requesting an increase the taxicab meter rate to $1.95 for the first 1/8 of a mile, $0.45 for each additional 1/8 of a mile and waiting time of $28 per hour. Studies 3. Order (ID # 23-0093) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Mobility share and discuss with this Council, the plan to use the $100,000 in funding secured from the state for a traffic study of the intersection of Route 16 and Broadway. Page 1 of 3

Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda February 6, 2023 Loading Zones - Commercial Parking 4. Order (ID # 22-1836) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Davis That the Director of Constituent Services add a 311 Service Request category for reporting parking in bicycle lanes. 5. Order (ID # 22-1830) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Scott and Councilor Davis That the Director of Mobility present to this Council on where heavy commercial vehicles are restricted per Traffic Regulations Section 7-27 Operation of Heavy Commercial Vehicles. 6. Order (ID # 22-1831) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Parking, Director of Mobility, and Police Chief present to this Council on enforcement of Traffic Regulations Section 7-27(a). 7. Order (ID # 22-1832) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Scott and Councilor Kelly That the Director of Parking, Director of Mobility, and Director of Engineering present to this Council on engagement and consideration of business needs regarding curbside changes. 8. Order (ID # 22-1834) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Mobility and Director of Engineering present to this Council on documentation of vehicle types, timing and frequency, and turning movements when determining on-street loading zones. 9. Order (ID # 22-1835) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Mobility provide an update on the businesses surveyed regarding Highland Ave improvements and share the data collected. 10. Order (ID # 23-0066) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Parking create a special parking designation for the area surrounding Holland Street, to accommodate seniors visiting the Council on Aging between the hours of 8 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday. Page 2 of 3

Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda February 6, 2023 Traffic Calming 11. Order (ID # 22-1837) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Mobility evaluate cut through traffic on Vernon Street and Trull Street and provide recommendations for traffic calming. 12 Order (ID # 22-1838) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Mobility explore traffic calming options on Porter Street. 13. Order (ID # 22-1839) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Mobility respond to the petition regarding traffic calming and additional bicycle parking at the Kennedy School. 14. Order (ID # 22-2115) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Clingan That the Director of Engineering install a protective guard over the expansion joint on the Medford Street bridge, as it poses a safety risk for bicyclists. 15. Order (ID # 23-0083) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Mobility consider improvements to deficient conditions impacting the safety and pedestrian accessibility of Cedar Street. 16. Order (ID # 22-2118) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Mobility consider installing speed humps on Highland Road, at the intersection with Morrison Avenue. Page 3 of 3