Committee Report - T&P - 2-12-14 — File 196240

February 12, 2014 Traffic and Parking Committee Page 1 of 7 Printed 2/12/2014 REPORT OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Robert J. McWatters Chair Present Rebekah L. Gewirtz Vice Chair Absent Tony Lafuente Ward Four Alderman Present Approval of the Minutes of June 26, 2012, October 02, 2012, October 13, 2010, December 01, 2010, February 08, 2011, February 23, 2011, July 14, 2011, January 17, 2012, January 17, 2012, February 21, 2012, December 06, 2012 RESULT: APPROVED 192634 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain the increase of large truck traffic entering Magoun Square from the Medford and Route 93 areas.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192685 - Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 193978 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking investigate the cause of the recent critical injury at the intersection of Packard Avenue and Powderhouse Boulevard and report back to this Board on any necessary action.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 193987 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking investigate the legality of the crosswalks at Willow Avenue, Elm Street and Beech Street.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

Committee Meeting February 12, 2014 Traffic and Parking Committee Page 2 of 7 Printed 2/12/2014 194042 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO TURN 4 – 6 PM sign at Glenwood Road from Medford Street.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194045 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking place two speed limit signs on Mossland Street.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194103 - Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194216 - Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194333 - That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission review existing GO SLOW SCHOOL signals and other signage around schools, and add additional signals and signage as needed, to ensure that there is appropriate traffic signage and signals to protect students from speeding vehicles.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194349 - That the Commissioner of Public Works or the Director of Traffic and Parking install a DEAD END sign at the entrance to Vinal Street.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194350 - That the Commissioner of Public Works or the Director of Traffic and Parking install a DEAD END sign at the entrance to Beacon Terrace.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194429 - Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #194349 re: Vinal St., and #194350 re: Beacon Terrace.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194457 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board the feasibility of extending the 48 hour parking rule beyond 48 hours to accommodate those going out of

Committee Meeting February 12, 2014 Traffic and Parking Committee Page 3 of 7 Printed 2/12/2014 town, and other circumstances, as determined appropriate by this Board in coordination with the Traffic Commission.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194660 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide this Board with the feasibility of a change to the City's parking regulations along major streets to improve parking for residents and businesses.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194680 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking install stronger NO PARKING signage between the driveways at 2 Wheeler Street.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194794 - That the Commissioner of Public Works and/or the Director of Traffic and Parking ensure that the road striping of Shore Drive be done with the consideration that parking is only allowed on one side of the street, and that crosswalks also be installed.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194821 - That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking include a full analysis of the traffic problem on College Avenue, from Davis Square to the Powderhouse Rotary, in the upcoming Somerville by Design Davis Square project, and that concrete solutions be vetted and implemented.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194823 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a sign at the entrance of Marshall Street, on the Broadway end, limiting traffic to residents only between 7 and 9 AM.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194841 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking present the attached recommendations for Kidder Avenue to the Traffic Commission for consideration.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194919 - Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

Committee Meeting February 12, 2014 Traffic and Parking Committee Page 4 of 7 Printed 2/12/2014 194958 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer investigate the parking situation on Cedar Street, near Trum Field, that is causing accessibility issues for neighbors getting in and out of their driveways during the spring to fall months.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195028 - Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195109 - Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195172 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer determine if a crosswalk can be installed at the bus stop in front of the Somerville Hospital.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195238 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the City Traffic Engineer meet with the Ward 2 Alderman concerning pedestrian and cyclist safety issues at the intersections of Oxford and Beacon Streets and Somerville Avenue and Beacon Street.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195240 - That the Traffic Commission consider eliminating parking spots alongside Trum Field, on Cedar Street towards Franey Road, to allow residents to access their driveways.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195241 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer work with the Ward 5 Alderman to make exiting side streets onto Medford Street safer.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195294 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking reverse the one way direction of traffic on Village Street to mitigate the effects of increased traffic due to the addition of residential units.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195300 - Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.:

Committee Meeting February 12, 2014 Traffic and Parking Committee Page 5 of 7 Printed 2/12/2014 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195308 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking survey the Cedar Street residents abutting Trum Field regarding the proposed request to eliminate parking spots there so residents can access their driveways.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195397 - Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195516 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking observe and re-calibrate the light at Lowell and Medford Streets.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195592 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking conduct all necessary studies required to place a legal truck ban on Powderhouse Boulevard.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195724 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking work with the Department of Transportation to create a bike lane from Cutter Avenue onto Highland Avenue, to prevent injury to cyclists, pedestrians and drivers.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195778 - Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting responses to various Board Orders from the 9/26/13 BOA meeting.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195815 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking improve the signage at the corner of Lowell and Richardson Streets to make it less confusing.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195821 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer provide suggestions on how to improve traffic safety and visibility at the corner of Central and Forster Streets.:

Committee Meeting February 12, 2014 Traffic and Parking Committee Page 6 of 7 Printed 2/12/2014 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195827 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking inform this Board on the legality of the NO TRUCKS signs on Powderhouse Blvd.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195836 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer evaluate the intersection of Hunting and South Streets and the intersection of Warren and Medford Streets and make recommendations regarding traffic regulations to alleviate problems of cut through and speeding traffic.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195947 - Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting responses to various Board Orders.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195971 - Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting responses to various Board Orders.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 196076 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide this Board with a report on the number of tickets issued, and the resulting revenue, during a typical snow storm and its impact, i.e., the effectiveness of those penalties during the next storm.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 196079 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO PARKING sign at the garage entrance between the two driveways of 240 Pearl Street.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 196080 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking contact Mass Highway to install the proper traffic signals at the intersection of Route 28 and Mystic Avenue.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 196153 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the time frame of the special daytime parking permits on the streets surrounding Davis Square.:

Committee Meeting February 12, 2014 Traffic and Parking Committee Page 7 of 7 Printed 2/12/2014 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 196155 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing an appropriate traffic signal at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Holland Street until a study is performed relative to the future use of the Powderhouse Community School.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 196158 - That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider putting a crosswalk across Broadway connecting the ramps from Belknap Street to Garrison Avenue and towards the bus stop.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 196171 - Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting a response to various Board Orders.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 196185 - That the Commissioner of Public Works provide a timeline to replace the traffic signal at the intersection of Washington and Beacon Streets.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE