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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 Page 1 of 3
Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions September 26, 2022 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 Page 2 of 3
Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions September 26, 2022 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 Page 3 of 3