Traffic and Parking Committee — Agenda, Jun 24, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Monday, June 24, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JXhu7phPT3yUoKmMAVcztg (Posted online: 6/17/24 at 7:00 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_JXhu7phPT3yUoKmMAVcztg 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 # 24-0645) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of April 29, 2024. 2. Order (ID # 24-0925) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Parking discuss the policy around restricted parking signs during construction and how to limit negative impacts in the community. 3. Order (ID # 24-0922) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Parking place SLOW CHILDREN and NOT A THROUGH STREET signs on Alston Street by the corner of Cross Street. 4. Order (ID # 24-0901) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Mobility daylight the corner of Maple Avenue and School Street. Page 1 of 2

Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda June 24, 2024 5. Order (ID # 24-0791) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility begin a public process to determine how to manage traffic issues on Benton Road in light of the upcoming change of Central Street to a one-way from Summer Street to Highland Avenue. 6. Public Communication (ID # 24-0701) Referred for Recommendation: Green Cab Company, Inc. requesting an increase in the taxicab meter rate to $3.80 for the first 1/8 of a mile, $0.50 for each additional 1/8 of a mile and $32 per hour waiting time. 7. Order (ID # 24-0662) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Engineering assess the timing of the traffic light at Main Street and Broadway and consider lengthening the cycle time. Page 2 of 2