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Traffic and Parking Committee — Agenda, Sep 26, 2022

Traffic and Parking Committee meeting, Sep 26, 2022·3 pages·📄 Original PDF (city portal)
City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Monday, September 26, 2022 (Posted online: 9/19/22 at 8:00 AM) 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/2422894144450117391 Roll Call Studies - New Business 1. Order (ID # 22-1454) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Wilson and Councilor Kelly That the Director of Mobility provide this Council with a timeline for a final Bicycle Network Vision Plan. Studies - Old Business 1. Order (ID # 22-0182) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Parking provide regular updates on the status of the Parking Utilization Study. On Going Projects - New Business 1. Order (ID # 22-1412) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility provide this Council with an updated schedule for the redesign of Highland Avenue. 2. Order (ID # 22-1413) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Parking consider a "local preference" parking permit policy for the post-reconstruction resident parking spaces on Highland Avenue. Page 1 of 3
Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2022 3. Order (ID # 22-1455) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Mobility report on the feasibility of installing quick-build protected bike lanes on Broadway, and ways that the City plans to enhance safety for cyclists. 4. Order (ID # 22-1456) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Mobility provide an update on the timeline for the Community Path extension. On Going Projects - Old Business 1. Order (ID # 22-0091) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson That the Director of Mobility update this Council on efforts to establish a 20 MPH speed limit for all neighborhood residential streets. Traffic Calming - New Business 1. Order (ID # 22-1471) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Mobility Department work to clearly mark all speed bumps in the city. 2. Order (ID # 22-1196) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Kelly That the Director of Mobility update this Council on the effectiveness and possible expansion of motion detector streetlights to manage traffic flows. Traffic Calming - Old Business 1. Order (ID # 22-0832) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Engineering report on all traffic calming improvements and their scheduled implementation at all intersections for the new Community Path Extension. Enforcement - New Business 1. Order (ID # 22-1199) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Parking explore using regional residential parking permits to reduce parking congestion on streets close to public transit. Enforcement - Old Business Page 2 of 3
Traffic and Parking Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2022 1. Order (ID # 22-0829) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Chief of Police provide the Ward an At-Large Councilors monthly motor vehicle accident reports, detailing pedestrian and bicycle accidents. T&P - 9-26-22 IMPACT Instructional Document - (with 22-0829 Attachments: 2. Order (ID # 22-0827) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan That the Director of Parking instruct Parking Control Officers to enforce the ban on license plate covers, in accordance with MGL c.90, §6. 3. Order (ID # 22-0190) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Administration provide a report for all departments using city vehicles for non-emergency services, detailing the measures taken to ensure that staff follow traffic regulations, including the hands free while driving law, and maintain maximum traffic safety while driving. T&P - 9-26-22 Final Driving Safety Memo - (with 22-0190) Attachments: Page 3 of 3