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Traffic and Parking Committee

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Aug 11, 2026

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Traffic Safety and Transit Updates

Published Aug 11, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Traffic safety projects move forward

Colored pavement markings for bus and bike lanes on Prospect Street are already underway, with work potentially beginning in early August. The committee also supported targeted four-week morning enforcement in Teele Square and advanced reviews of traffic-calming and pedestrian-safety improvements across Somerville.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Traffic and Parking Meeting Summary

The committee called for regular coordination among Inspectional Services, Police, and Traffic and Parking officials to address construction-related parking complaints. Webster Avenue and Prospect Street streetscape design is estimated at $1.2 million, with about $800,000 secured; construction could begin in spring 2028 if additional funding is obtained.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Construction Parking Concerns Remain Under Review

The committee kept construction-related parking and safety matters in committee after hearing concerns from 64 residents about Oak, Houghton, Bolton, and Prospect Streets. Parking officers are surveying and ticketing daily, and contractor permits will increase from $35 to $50 starting July 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

McGrath Boulevard Design Moves Forward

The McGrath Boulevard project is nearing its 25% design milestone, with construction expected to begin in FY2027 and take about four years; projected annual spending is $20–30 million. The committee also determined that a new NO TURN ON RED sign should be installed at Bow Street and Warren Avenue, likely in spring.

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Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

Community Path safety plans advance

Somerville staff are reviewing 1,000 public responses on Community Path safety and developing a strategy document, while evaluating three design options for the unsafe School Street crossing.

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Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Committee Reviews Traffic Safety and Autonomous Vehicles

The committee discussed whether Somerville could restrict autonomous-vehicle testing; counsel said a local ban is currently permissible but could face a court challenge, while pending legislation could prevent such bans.

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Briefing

Sep 29, 2025

Traffic Safety and Transit Updates

A consultant’s design for the unsafe Community Path crossing at School Street and Lowell Street is expected for presentation in October, while the #90 bus route returned to operation in August after safety concerns were addressed.

2 min readMunicipal coverage