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Traffic and Parking Committee — Agenda, Apr 27, 2026
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Traffic and Parking Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Virtual
6:00 PM
Monday, April 27, 2026
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Roll Call
1.
Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-0499)
Approved: Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and
Parking Committee Meeting of March 16, 2026.
2.
Order
(ID # 26-0123)
Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen and
Councilor Scott
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on the
intersection improvements at Webster Avenue and
Prospect Street.
3.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0634)
Sent for Discussion: 64 residents submitting comments
re: parking on Oak, Houghton, Bolton, and Prospect
Streets.
4.
Order
(ID # 26-0373)
Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Wheeler
That this Council review construction-related parking in
the area of Oak Street and Bolton Street.
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Traffic and Parking Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
April 27, 2026
5.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 26-0303)
Sent for Discussion: Conveying the 2026 Safe Streets
Ordinance Annual Report.
6.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0121)
Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Mobility pilot the installation of
dedicated bicycle YIELD signals to operate during the
walk cycle at several intersections throughout the city,
including Washington Street and Somerville Avenue,
and Prospect Street and Somerville Avenue.
7.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0363)
Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Clingan
That Director of Mobility evaluate opportunities for
improved pedestrian safety at the intersection of
Broadway and Main Street.
8.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0279)
Reported out of Committee: By Councilor Link
That the Director of Public Works and the Director of
Mobility update this Council regarding plans to keep
bike lanes, protected bike lanes, and other separated
micromobility facilities clear and passable on major
throughways, with particular attention to school routes,
timelines after snowfall, staffing, and equipment
capacity.
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