Traffic and Parking Committee — Agenda, Sep 18, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Monday, September 18, 2023 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yq9_DaqtR2W5DOGIeI-0hw (Posted online: 9/12/23 at 9:00 AM) 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_yq9_DaqtR2W5DOGIeI-0hw 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 [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 23-0516) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic & Parking Committee Meeting of March 27, 2023. 2. Committee Minutes (ID # 23-0962) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of May 31, 2023. Studies and Policies 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0585) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of the Citywide Bicycle Network Plan. Page 1 of 3

Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 18, 2023 Traffic Calming 4. Order (ID # 23-0289) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Commissioner of Public Works install high visibility flexible bollards at all entrances to the Community Path from a vehicular road, to prevent the entry of non-authorized vehicles into the path. 5. Order (ID # 23-0900) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering integrate traffic calming measures on Hudson and Summer Streets and plan for the work to be implemented prior to the start of the Highland Avenue improvement construction. 6. Order (ID # 23-0901) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Mobility develop a strategy for the implementation of speed radar detectors on north-south cut-through streets throughout the city, including but not limited to Central Street and Cedar Street. 7. Order (ID # 23-0902) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Mobility, Director of Engineering, Director of Parking, and Commissioner of Public Works establish criteria and guidelines for Council orders to be submitted for traffic calming and mobility related issues and items that should be submitted to 311 to ensure the City Council is addressing larger mobility strategic planning issues. 8. Order (ID # 23-1281) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Kelly That the Director of Mobility design traffic calming infrastructure for Laurel Street, which sees large volumes of high speed, one-way traffic down a steep hill. Other 9. Order (ID # 23-1312) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Davis and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to expand bicycle parking in the city, with a focus on Davis Square and Union Square including potentially using intersection daylighting spaces for bike racks. Page 2 of 3

Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 18, 2023 10. Order (ID # 23-1297) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson That the Director of Mobility work with relevant departments and divisions to install wayfinding signage on the Community Path, including freeway exit-style signage on the Community Path Extension, given that segment’s limited access. Page 3 of 3