Details Meeting Name: Traffic and Parking Committee Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/17/2018 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Committee Room – 2nd Floor – City Hall City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (66) 66 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 199959 3 199959 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing signage or a mirror at the intersection of Woodbine and Lowell Streets so cars exiting onto Lowell Street can see oncoming traffic before pulling out. Work completed   Action details Not available 200054 3 200054 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the feasibility of a flashing pedestrian walkway on Broadway near the East Branch library. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 200436 3 200436 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Gilman Square building and when traffic issues will be alleviated there. Work completed   Action details Not available 200526 3 200526 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the concrete on the pedestrian and bicycle ramp under the railroad bridge on Sacramento Street, between Somerville Avenue and Miller Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 200640 3 200640 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign and/or take other measures to ensure pedestrian safety at College Avenue at Kidder Avenue. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 200782 3 200782 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to the Ward 5 Alderman on the Traffic Calming Petition that was filed by residents of Highland Road on October 3, 2015, and report to this Board on the process by which such petitions are considered. Work completed   Action details Not available 201150 3 201150 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking put up a second DO NOT ENTER sign on the west side of the entrance from Medford Street into the CVS parking lot. Work completed   Action details Not available 201497 3 201497 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the Traffic Calming Neighborhood Action Program, explain why it has taken over 8 months for petitions to be considered, and clarify when the 25 petitions submitted are likely to receive a response. Work completed   Action details Not available 201621 3 201621 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to the Ward 5 Alderman on measures to reduce the speed of vehicles around Hoyt-Sullivan Park, including reducing the speed limit on Central Street to 20-25 mph. (3rd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 201708 3 201708 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before this Board to address the on-line resident parking permit system and its turn-around times, lack of transaction confirmations, and long lines at the customer service counter. Work completed   Action details Not available 202107 3 202107 Order That the Director of Engineering install a "bump out" at the terminus of the crosswalk on Elm Street west of Willow Avenue opposite Beech Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 202108 3 202108 Resolution That the Administration work with the City of Cambridge to improve pedestrian safety at the intersections of Elm Street with Beech Street and Willow Avenue, including consideration of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202274 3 202274 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a blinking crosswalk sign in front of the East Somerville library. (2nd request). Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202431 3 202431 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking work with her counterpart in Medford to improve the intersection of Broadway, Albion and Winchester Streets, where there is no signage or street markings. Work completed   Action details Not available 202590 3 202590 Mayor's Communication Conveying an update regarding traffic calming petition procedures. Work completed   Action details Not available 202102 3 202102 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking, the Director of SomerStat or a representative of the Administration, report to this Board on the time frame for responses to the dozens of traffic calming petitions that have been submitted by residents over the past year. Work completed   Action details Not available 202862 3 202862 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain its policy of reporting back to citizens who submit traffic calming petitions. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202975 3 202975 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint 20 MPH, highlighted in a circle, on Broadway and Powder House Blvd, to inform drivers entering Somerville from Route 16 of the city’s speed limit. Work completed   Action details Not available 203446 3 203446 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install additional pedestrian safety measures at the intersection of Holland Street and Cameron Avenue. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 203598 3 203598 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking instruct Parking Control Officers to regularly ticket the NO PARKING spots on the east side of Cedar Street by Trum Field, particularly in the evenings and Saturdays. Work completed   Action details Not available 203599 3 203599 Order That the Chief of Police enforce traffic laws at Cedar Street and Franey Road, as cars are making U-turns there and speeding over the Cedar Street bridge, and trucks are backing out into the street and blocking it. Work completed   Action details Not available 204216 3 204216 Order That Director of Traffic and Parking install 20 MPH Safety Zone signage, including a "speed alert" sign and other traffic calming measures on College Avenue between Powderhouse and Davis Squares. Work completed   Action details Not available 204345 3 204345 Order That the Administration review the traffic and pedestrian signals at the Powder House Rotary and propose changes to better address traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 204965 3 204965 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Woods Avenue and Route 16. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205691 3 205691 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the possibility of re-striping faded crosswalks whenever necessary, instead of once a year. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206271 3 206271 Resolution That the Administration and the Traffic Commission make any changes possible to the traffic patterns and signal timing at the Powderhouse Circle intersection in advance of the closing of the Broadway bridge at Ball Square. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206390 3 206390 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on plans to improve traffic signalization and flow at problem intersections such as Powderhouse Circle, Magoun Square, and others. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206395 3 206395 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Administration’s traffic calming program, including a report on the traffic petition program and responses to and implementation of petition requests for traffic calming interventions on specific streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 206407 3 206407 Order That the Director of SPCD, the City Engineer, and the Commissioner of Public Works establish a written policy for deploying temporary safety and visibility materials for the period between street re-paving and re-painting. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206579 3 206579 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install 2 CAUTION: CHILDREN CROSSING signs on both sides of Lowell Street around 294 Lowell Street to accommodate the daycare center there. Work completed   Action details Not available 206580 3 206580 Order That the Director of SPCD install a crosswalk on Lowell Street at the Wilton Street bumpouts, as there is no crosswalk on Lowell Street between Magoun Square and the bridge. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206671 3 206671 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install additional pedestrian safety measures at the intersection of Holland Street and Cameron Avenue. (2nd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 206691 3 206691 Order That the Director of SPCD prioritize for this Board the traffic calming projects in the City, and the process to determine those priorities. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206693 3 206693 Order That the Director of SPCD or the Director of Traffic and Parking alter the cycle of the traffic signals at Lowell Street and Highland Avenue ASAP to allow more time for vehicles to turn onto Highland Avenue from Lowell Street, especially during the morning rush hour, to alleviate the traffic backup on Hudson Street when the Cedar Street/Highland Avenue intersection is closed for construction. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206739 3 206739 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing traffic safety signage at the intersection of Willow Avenue, Broadway and Bristol Road. Work completed   Action details Not available 206763 3 206763 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of SPCD meet with Partridge Avenue residents and the Ward 5 Alderman to discuss traffic calming between Medford and Vernon Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 206766 3 206766 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint two additional crosswalks at the intersection of Cherry Street and Highland Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 206067 3 206067 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install audible pedestrian signals so people can cross safely at the busy intersection of Highland Avenue and Central Street. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206333 4 206333 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to Items from this Board's 5/24/18 meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 206332 4 206332 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to Items from this Board's 6/14/18 meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 205795 4 205795 Order That the Director of SPCD improve the Teele Square traffic signal wait time by reducing the 2 to 3 cycle wait time to on demand or one cycle wait time during morning and evening rush hours. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205802 4 205802 Order That the Director of SPCD report to the Wards 1, 2 and 3 Aldermen and this Board on the plans for any GLX-related closures of Washington Street, near the McGrath Highway underpass. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205936 4 205936 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board on a fund for traffic calming and pedestrian/transit infrastructure pilot projects through such sources as demand pricing for meters in business districts and the creation of incentives for residents to forgo residential permits so as to create more business permits. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206102 4 206102 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/24/18. Work completed   Action details Not available 205285 4 205285 Order That the Director of SPCD share plans, when available, for its upcoming Vision Zero planning process. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205352 4 205352 Order That the Director of SPCD report to the Ward 5 Alderman and this Board on the plans for closure of the Ball Square bridge and Broadway for GLX construction activity. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205448 4 205448 Order That the Director of SPCD provide recommendations on making the intersection of Summer and Central Streets safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205449 4 205449 Order That the Director of SPCD provide traffic calming recommendations for School Street, from Highland Avenue to Summer Street. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205450 4 205450 Order That the Director of SPCD provide traffic calming recommendations for Vinal Avenue. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205693 4 205693 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on traffic calming options for Richardson Street. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 204792 4 204792 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and/or the Director of Traffic and Parking install an overhead Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at the crosswalk at the West Branch Library, with bump-outs on either side of the crosswalk. Work completed   Action details Not available 204791 4 204791 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and/or the Director of Traffic and Parking install a second crosswalk at the intersection of College Avenue with Kidder Avenue and Summit Street, with additional pedestrian safety measures. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 204880 4 204880 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board whether he plans to propose to the Traffic Commission that 20 mph speed zones be adopted citywide. Work completed   Action details Not available 204882 4 204882 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking add a second crosswalk and install a flashing PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign on both sides of Summer Street at Cherry Street to enhance safety for children and parents walking to the Kennedy School. Work completed   Action details Not available 204258 4 204258 Resolution That the Administration and Director of SPCD consider increasing the number of safety zones throughout the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 204287 4 204287 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #204236 re: the term of residential parking permits. Work completed   Action details Not available 202958 4 202958 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor submitting an opinion regarding the posting of official Speed Limit signs. Work completed   Action details Not available 202105 4 202105 Resolution That the Administration develop a process for interim crosswalk painting and/or other measures to protect pedestrians when road work or other conditions prevent the immediate re-striping of road markings. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202728 4 202728 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to the Ward 5 Alderman on whether large truck traffic can be curtailed or banned on Cedar Street to avoid disturbing residents’ peace and damaging their foundations. Work completed   Action details Not available 202104 4 202104 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of Engineering report to this Board on the timeframe for re-striping crosswalks that are erased due to repaving or construction. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 199280 4 199280 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on the placement of NO IDLING signs at all public schools. Work completed   Action details Not available 199586 4 199586 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Board on the design, placement, effectiveness and enforcement of “NO IDLING” signs by all schools. Work completed   Action details Not available 201477 4 201477 Order That the Traffic Engineer and the Chief of Police suggest traffic calming measures for High, Sterling, Fairfax and Gordon Streets and Woods Avenue and report back to the Ward 7 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 199752 5 199752 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to #199586 re: "No Idling" signage at schools. Work completed   Action details Not available 199282 5 199282 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking suggest traffic calming measures on Pembroke Street to slow traffic that cuts through to avoid the traffic light at Central and Medford Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 197023 5 197023 Order That the Director of SPCD (T&I) develop a plan for a pedestrian crosswalk at Vernon Street and Lowell Street and report to this Board and the Ward 5 Alderman on how that would be incorporated into the Lowell Street bridge traffic calming project. Work completed   Action details Not available