Broadway Magoun Reconstruction Project

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Background

As part of the Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program, the City of Somerville plans to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Broadway from Winchester Street to Central Street. With the opportunity to reconstruct the street, we want to develop a new street design that will increase safety, improve accessibility, incorporate more sustainability and plant life, and create a more comfortable street.

We aim to do this by:

  • Reconstructing all the sidewalks along Broadway from Winchester Street to Central Street, along with approximately 20 feet into intersecting street
  • Repaving the street from sidewalk curb to sidewalk curb
  • Adding accessible curb ramps and tactile warning pads to all existing crosswalks
  • Exploring opportunities for new crossings and improved crossings such as installing raised crosswalks/intersections or curb extensions
  • Identifying locations for new trees and considering improvements for existing trees such as expanded tree wells and tree bump-outs to support tree longevity and health
  • Upgrading existing bicycle facilities to provide protection
  • Making improvements to traffic signal operations at signalized intersections
  • Considering traffic calming like speed humps on streets in the nearby area

This segment of Broadway is designated for protected bike lanes in both directions as part of the Somerville Bicycle Network Plan and required by the Safe Streets Ordinance.

Anticipated Timeline

From October through November 2025, we will work to gather feedback from community members about transportation safety concerns and priorities for the future of this section of Broadway. Over the winter, we will develop a concept design shaped by the feedback we heard and the data we analyzed such as vehicle speeds, vehicle volumes, bus ridership, traffic signal operations, and pedestrian and bicycle counts. In Spring 2026, we will publish a concept design and conduct another round of community engagement. Over the summer of 2026, we will work to refine the design to bring an updated version in Fall 2026 for final community feedback. We will then work to finalize the design and prepare for construction between 2027 and 2029.

Information in Other Languages

Spanish - La ciudad de Somerville puede proporcionarle un intérprete en su idioma de forma gratuita. Para solicitar un intérprete, comuníquese con nosotros a través de languageaccess@somervillema.gov o llame al 311 (617-666-3311) al menos con 7 días de anticipación al evento.

Portuguese - A Prefeitura de Somerville pode fornecer um intérprete em seu idioma gratuitamente. Para solicitar um intérprete, entre em contato conosco por languageaccess@somervillema.gov ou ligue para 311 (617-666-3311) com pelo menos 7 dias de antecedência ao evento.

Haitian Creole - Vil Somerville ka ba ou yon entèprèt nan lang ou gratis. Pou mande yon entèprèt, tanpri kontakte nou nan languageaccess@somervillema.gov oswa rele 311 (617-666-3311) omwen 7 jou davans evènman sa a.

Nepali - समरभिल सिटिले तपाँईलाई तपाँईको भाषामा नि:शुल्क अनुवादक उपलब्ध गराउन सक्छ। अनुवादक अनुरोध गर्न कृपया हामीलाई कार्यक्रमको कम्तिमा ७ दिन अगाडि languageaccess@somervillema.gov मा इमेल मार्फत वा ३११ (६१७-६६६-३३११) मा फोन मार्फत सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस्।

Traditional Chinese - 薩默維爾市政府可以免費提供您所說的語言的口譯。如需要口譯服務，請於活動前最少7日發送電郵至 languageaccess@somervillema.gov 或撥打 311 (617-666-3311) 提出申請。

Simplified Chinese - 萨默维尔市政府可以免费提供您所说的语言的口译。如需要口译服务，请于活动前最少7日发送电邮至 languageaccess@somervillema.gov 或拨打 311 (617-666-3311) 提出申请。

Background

As part of the Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program, the City of Somerville plans to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Broadway from Winchester Street to Central Street. With the opportunity to reconstruct the street, we want to develop a new street design that will increase safety, improve accessibility, incorporate more sustainability and plant life, and create a more comfortable street.

We aim to do this by:

  • Reconstructing all the sidewalks along Broadway from Winchester Street to Central Street, along with approximately 20 feet into intersecting street
  • Repaving the street from sidewalk curb to sidewalk curb
  • Adding accessible curb ramps and tactile warning pads to all existing crosswalks
  • Exploring opportunities for new crossings and improved crossings such as installing raised crosswalks/intersections or curb extensions
  • Identifying locations for new trees and considering improvements for existing trees such as expanded tree wells and tree bump-outs to support tree longevity and health
  • Upgrading existing bicycle facilities to provide protection
  • Making improvements to traffic signal operations at signalized intersections
  • Considering traffic calming like speed humps on streets in the nearby area

This segment of Broadway is designated for protected bike lanes in both directions as part of the Somerville Bicycle Network Plan and required by the Safe Streets Ordinance.

Anticipated Timeline

From October through November 2025, we will work to gather feedback from community members about transportation safety concerns and priorities for the future of this section of Broadway. Over the winter, we will develop a concept design shaped by the feedback we heard and the data we analyzed such as vehicle speeds, vehicle volumes, bus ridership, traffic signal operations, and pedestrian and bicycle counts. In Spring 2026, we will publish a concept design and conduct another round of community engagement. Over the summer of 2026, we will work to refine the design to bring an updated version in Fall 2026 for final community feedback. We will then work to finalize the design and prepare for construction between 2027 and 2029.

Information in Other Languages

Spanish - La ciudad de Somerville puede proporcionarle un intérprete en su idioma de forma gratuita. Para solicitar un intérprete, comuníquese con nosotros a través de languageaccess@somervillema.gov o llame al 311 (617-666-3311) al menos con 7 días de anticipación al evento.

Portuguese - A Prefeitura de Somerville pode fornecer um intérprete em seu idioma gratuitamente. Para solicitar um intérprete, entre em contato conosco por languageaccess@somervillema.gov ou ligue para 311 (617-666-3311) com pelo menos 7 dias de antecedência ao evento.

Haitian Creole - Vil Somerville ka ba ou yon entèprèt nan lang ou gratis. Pou mande yon entèprèt, tanpri kontakte nou nan languageaccess@somervillema.gov oswa rele 311 (617-666-3311) omwen 7 jou davans evènman sa a.

Nepali - समरभिल सिटिले तपाँईलाई तपाँईको भाषामा नि:शुल्क अनुवादक उपलब्ध गराउन सक्छ। अनुवादक अनुरोध गर्न कृपया हामीलाई कार्यक्रमको कम्तिमा ७ दिन अगाडि languageaccess@somervillema.gov मा इमेल मार्फत वा ३११ (६१७-६६६-३३११) मा फोन मार्फत सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस्।

Traditional Chinese - 薩默維爾市政府可以免費提供您所說的語言的口譯。如需要口譯服務，請於活動前最少7日發送電郵至 languageaccess@somervillema.gov 或撥打 311 (617-666-3311) 提出申請。

Simplified Chinese - 萨默维尔市政府可以免费提供您所说的语言的口译。如需要口译服务，请于活动前最少7日发送电邮至 languageaccess@somervillema.gov 或拨打 311 (617-666-3311) 提出申请。

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    Mayor Ballantyne, Ward 5 Councilor Naima Sait, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss the Broadway Magoun Reconstruction project.

    Date: Wednesday, October 15

    Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.

    Description: The City of Somerville is planning to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Broadway between Winchester Street and Central Street. We aim to redesign the street to make it safer, more accessible, more comfortable, and more sustainable.

    What changes would you like to see? Join us at this virtual community meeting to learn more about the project overview and design possibilities as well as share your questions and insight.

    Virtual Meeting Information: Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lgpug8vUTN-pQuIDzdIKAg

    • Call-in information: 16465588656,,84141526256#
    • Or dial: +1 646 558 8656
    • Webinar ID: 841 4152 6256
    • Passcode: 037860

    Other ways to learn more and provide feedback on the design options: We aim to provide a range of options to learn and engage in this phase of the project.

    • Transportation Safety Concerns & Priorities survey: From October 15 through November 24, community members can share their feedback via our online survey. The survey will be available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Nepali, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. If you prefer to take this survey via phone, call 311 (617-666-3311) and submit a call back request.
    • Street Outreach Pop-Ups: Come talk to us on the street. We are aiming to host a pop-up at the intersection of Broadway at Medford Street (Magoun Square) on October 22 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. and at Trum Field on October 29 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. If inclement weather is forecasted, check the website approximately 48 hours ahead for event updates.
    • Virtual Office Hour: Join City staff for our virtual office hour on November 20 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. to ask your questions or share comments. Participants can join anytime.
    • Other outreach and events: Between October 15 and November 24, we will also be visiting nearby small businesses, and tabling at events like SomerStreets Monster Mash.

    Questions: At anytime, please feel free to reach out to the Mobility Division with your questions and comments by email at transportation@somervillema.gov or by calling 311 (617-666-3311).

    Accessibility: Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.

    Language Interpretation options: Interpretation into any language is available upon advance request (at least seven days in advance) by contacting the Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or calling 311 at 617-666-3311.

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