Traffic and Parking Committee — Agenda, Jan 27, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Monday, January 27, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8HDzDCgUQs6UaCAzqsx5Ow (Posted online: 1/18/25 at 10:15 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_8HDzDCgUQs6UaCAzqsx5Ow 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 # 24-1764) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of December 2, 2024. 2. Order (ID # 24-1736) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Scott, Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Mbah That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering appear before this Council to discuss the preparation of a change order to revert to the design of the bike lane entrance at Washington Street and Webster Avenue to the original 100% plans. Page 1 of 2

Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda January 27, 2025 3. Order (ID # 24-1735) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering create an on-demand, dedicated pedestrian phase for the traffic signals at the intersection of Broadway and School Street, with NO TURN ON RED signage for both eastbound Broadway traffic and northbound School Street traffic. 4. Order (ID # 24-1732) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Scott, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Parking develop a comprehensive plan to streamline the process for parking permits for in-home elder care and health providers, including Meals on Wheels. 5. Resolution (ID # 24-1685) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Davis That the Administration update this Council on the feasibility of pedestrianizing Elm Street for select hours, including identified obstacles and a potential timeline for implementation. 6. Order (ID # 25-0061) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility install DRIVE SLOW - CHILDREN AT PLAY signs on Heath Street, between Edgar Avenue and Fenwick Street. 7. Order (ID # 25-0034) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Sait That the Chief of Police, the Director of Parking and the Director of Mobility discuss the consistent running of red lights during the weekday rush hour and repeated driver misuse of the Broadway bus lanes, including near the Temple Street and Broadway intersection. Page 2 of 2