Minutes - T&P - 2-6-23 Dispositions — File 23-0205

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions 6:00 PM Virtual Monday, February 6, 2023 This meeting was held via GoToWebinar and was called to order by Chair Gomez Mouakad at 6:00 pm and adjourned at 7:58 pm with a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Wilson, Chair Gomez Mouakad), none opposed, and 1 absent (Councilor Ewen-Campen). Councilor Pineda Neufeld served on the committee in lieu of Councilor Ewen-Campen in this meeting. Others present: Hannah Carrillo – Mayor’s Office, Kimberly Wells – City Clerk, Brad Rawson – OSPCD, Steve Craig – Constituent Services (311), Suzanne Rinfret – Traffic & Parking, Cheryl Horan – Green Cab & Yellow Cab, Stephanie Widzowski – Clerk of Committees. . Roll Call Chairperson Beatriz Gomez Mouakad , Vice Chair Jake Wilson and Judy Pineda Neufeld Present: Ben Ewen-Campen Absent: 1. Approval of the Traffic & Parking Committee Minutes of November 28, 2022. 22-2071 Accepted Chairperson Gomez Mouakad, Vice Chair Wilson and Pineda Neufeld Aye: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen Absent: Public Communications 2. Green Cab Company, Inc. requesting an increase the taxicab meter rate to $1.95 for the first 1/8 of a mile, $0.45 for each additional 1/8 of a mile and waiting time of $28 per hour. 22-2080 Recommended to be approved Chairperson Gomez Mouakad, Vice Chair Wilson and Pineda Neufeld Aye: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen Absent: Studies Page 1 of 4

Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions February 6, 2023 3. That the Director of Mobility share and discuss with this Council, the plan to use the $100,000 in funding secured from the state for a traffic study of the intersection of Route 16 and Broadway. 23-0093 Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Gomez Mouakad Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed Loading Zones - Commercial Parking 4. That the Director of Constituent Services add a 311 Service Request category for reporting parking in bicycle lanes. 22-1836 Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Davis Sponsors: Kept in committee 5. That the Director of Mobility present to this Council on where heavy commercial vehicles are restricted per Traffic Regulations Section 7-27 Operation of Heavy Commercial Vehicles. 22-1830 Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Scott and Councilor Davis Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 6. That the Director of Parking, Director of Mobility, and Police Chief present to this Council on enforcement of Traffic Regulations Section 7-27(a). 22-1831 Councilor Gomez Mouakad Sponsors: Kept in committee 7. That the Director of Parking, Director of Mobility, and Director of Engineering present to this Council on engagement and consideration of business needs regarding curbside changes. 22-1832 Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Scott and Councilor Kelly Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 8. That the Director of Mobility and Director of Engineering present to this Council on documentation of vehicle types, timing and frequency, and turning movements when determining on-street loading zones. 22-1834 Councilor Gomez Mouakad Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 9. That the Director of Mobility provide an update on the businesses surveyed regarding Highland Ave improvements and share the data collected. 22-1835 Page 2 of 4

Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions February 6, 2023 Councilor Gomez Mouakad Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 10. That the Director of Parking create a special parking designation for the area surrounding Holland Street, to accommodate seniors visiting the Council on Aging between the hours of 8 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday. 23-0066 Councilor Strezo and Councilor Pineda Neufeld Sponsors: Kept in committee Traffic Calming 11. That the Director of Mobility evaluate cut through traffic on Vernon Street and Trull Street and provide recommendations for traffic calming. 22-1837 Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Wilson Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 12 That the Director of Mobility explore traffic calming options on Porter Street. 22-1838 Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly and Councilor Wilson Sponsors: Kept in committee 13. That the Director of Mobility respond to the petition regarding traffic calming and additional bicycle parking at the Kennedy School. 22-1839 Councilor Gomez Mouakad Sponsors: Kept in committee 14. That the Director of Engineering install a protective guard over the expansion joint on the Medford Street bridge, as it poses a safety risk for bicyclists. 22-2115 Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Clingan Sponsors: Kept in committee 15. That the Director of Mobility consider improvements to deficient conditions impacting the safety and pedestrian accessibility of Cedar Street. 23-0083 Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly and Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Kept in committee 16. That the Director of Mobility consider installing speed humps on Highland Road, at the intersection with Morrison Avenue. 22-2118 Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Wilson Sponsors: Page 3 of 4

Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions February 6, 2023 Recommended to be marked work completed Page 4 of 4