Matters ▸ Attachment
Minutes - T&P - 9-26-22 Dispositions — File 22-1643
City of Somerville,
Massachusetts
Traffic and Parking Committee
Meeting Minutes Dispositions
6:00 PM
Virtual
Monday, September 26, 2022
Others present: Brad Rawson-OSPCD, Viola Augustin-OSPCD, Hannah Carrillo-Mayor’s Office and
Mark Chase-resident and Neighborways
The meeting was held virtually and was called to order at 6:03p.m. by Chairperson Gomez Mouakad
and adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Roll Call
Chairperson Beatriz Gomez Mouakad , Ben Ewen-Campen and Vice
Chair Jake Wilson
Present:
Studies - New Business
1.
That the Director of Mobility provide this Council with a timeline for a final
Bicycle Network Vision Plan.
22-1454
Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Wilson and Councilor Kelly
Sponsors:
Recommended to be marked work completed
Studies - Old Business
1.
That the Director of Parking provide regular updates on the status of the
Parking Utilization Study.
22-0182
Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Gomez Mouakad
Sponsors:
Kept in committee
On Going Projects - New Business
1.
That the Director of Mobility provide this Council with an updated schedule
for the redesign of Highland Avenue.
22-1412
Councilor Ewen-Campen
Sponsors:
Kept in committee
2.
That the Director of Parking consider a "local preference" parking permit
policy for the post-reconstruction resident parking spaces on Highland
Avenue.
22-1413
Councilor Ewen-Campen
Sponsors:
Recommended to be marked work completed
3.
That the Director of Mobility report on the feasibility of installing
22-1455
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quick-build protected bike lanes on Broadway, and ways that the City plans
to enhance safety for cyclists.
Councilor Burnley Jr.
Sponsors:
Recommended to be marked work completed
4.
That the Director of Mobility provide an update on the timeline for the
Community Path extension.
22-1456
Councilor Burnley Jr.
Sponsors:
Kept in committee
On Going Projects - Old Business
1.
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on efforts to establish a 20
MPH speed limit for all neighborhood residential streets.
22-0091
Councilor Wilson
Sponsors:
Recommended to be marked work completed
Traffic Calming - New Business
1.
That the Mobility Department work to clearly mark all speed bumps in the
city.
22-1471
Councilor Burnley Jr.
Sponsors:
Recommended to be marked work completed
2.
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on the effectiveness and
possible expansion of motion detector streetlights to manage traffic flows.
22-1196
Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Kelly
Sponsors:
Kept in committee
Traffic Calming - Old Business
1.
That the Director of Engineering report on all traffic calming improvements
and their scheduled implementation at all intersections for the new
Community Path Extension.
22-0832
Councilor Wilson, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Gomez Mouakad and
Councilor Burnley Jr.
Sponsors:
Kept in committee
Enforcement - New Business
1.
That the Director of Parking explore using regional residential parking
permits to reduce parking congestion on streets close to public transit.
22-1199
Councilor McLaughlin
Sponsors:
Recommended to be marked work completed
Enforcement - Old Business
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1.
That the Chief of Police provide the Ward an At-Large Councilors monthly
motor vehicle accident reports, detailing pedestrian and bicycle accidents.
22-0829
Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor
Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson
Sponsors:
Kept in committee
2.
That the Director of Parking instruct Parking Control Officers to enforce the
ban on license plate covers, in accordance with MGL c.90, §6.
22-0827
Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan
Sponsors:
Recommended to be marked work completed
3.
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.
22-0190
Councilor Gomez Mouakad
Sponsors:
Recommended to be marked work completed
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