#209644 re GLX mitigation asks 2.25.20 — File 209787

1 Annie Connor From: Annie Connor Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 5:34 PM To: Annie Connor Cc: John Long; Kimberly Wells; Khushbu Webber Subject: Response to #209644 re GLX mitigation requests Honorable President and Members of the City Council: Please see below the information provided in response to agenda #209644 (“That the Administration update this Council by February 25, 2020, of any negotiated relief as it relates to the Department of Transportation’s recently announced GLX delayed timeline and resultant impact to the city’s residents and businesses”). The following list includes all of the requests the City has made to the MBTA to mitigate the changes in the bridge opening/closing schedule. We are waiting on a response from the MBTA and will update you when we receive it. MOBILITY 1. MBTA monthly passes provided to project abutters / SHS students / SHS staff / City Hall staff 2. MBTA bus service is offered fare-free on Route 88, 89, 90, 95 during bridge closure 3. Temporary satellite parking is expanded on Homans site for SHS /City Hall 4. North - South shuttle service is provided for duration of bridge closure 5. Temporary satellite parking is provided on Summer Street site for SHS / City Hall BUSINESS IMPACTS 1. Universal local merchant gift card program launched ("NIFT" example from Columbia Gas) 2. MBTA sponsors spring "Ball for Squares" event 3. MBTA sponsors spring Magoun Square event The following list is additional relief the City has negotiated outside of the mitigation requests: 1. School Street closure not permitted until Washington Street re-opens 2. School Street pedestrian bridge is maintained for duration of overlapping bridge closure 3. GLX budget pays for Fire Department overtime costs 4. GLX provides temporary fire apparatus location 5. GLX performs traffic modeling for various 2-way scenarios 6. GLX continues to provide Traffic Control Police Details at locations requested by SPD Please do not hesitate to contact me with any additional questions or concerns. Sincerely, Annie Connor Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Mayor’s Office, City of Somerville 93 Highland Avenue Pronouns: she/her/hers aconnor@somervillema.gov (617) 625‐6600, ext. 2117

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