Learn more about the Concept Design for the Broadway Magoun Reconstruction!

On May 6, the City hosted an open house to share the concept design options for the Broadway Magoun Reconstruction project. Thank you to the community members who were able to join, ask questions, and share your feedback.

Shaped by the community feedback we heard in the fall of 2025, we developed a concept design for this section of Broadway that includes:

Raised and new crosswalks
Curb extensions
Floating and relocated bus stops
Protected bike lanes
Parking bay relocations

We also developed three Magoun intersection (Broadway at Medford Street) redesign options. Click the link in each title to view the concept plans.

The Roundabout, which removes the traffic signals and transforms the intersection into a roundabout shape with shorter crossing distances, raised crosswalks, a raised bicycle lane, and one motor vehicle lane. This option has the least delay for people driving, biking, and walking.
The "X," which reduces the intersection to primarily four approaches. The signal cycle is much shorter than today. Crossing distances are shorter and there is more pedestrian space at the corners. This option provides the fewest vehicle signal phases and maintains an exclusive pedestrian phase.
The "T," which splits the intersection into two sections. The signal cycle is shorter than today. Crossing distances are shorter and there is more pedestrian space at the corners. This option provides more vehicle signal phases and travel lanes, but shorter wait times for pedestrians, and increased separation for people biking.

Take a look at the materials below to learn more about the proposed concept design options.

Review the concept design roll plan
Check out the Open House posters
Review the Pre-Concept Design Community Engagement Report to learn more about what we heard in initial outreach last fall.

Our concept design survey is now closed and we have concluded our in-person and virtual outreach activities for the spring. However, you can still give feedback at any time by contacting us via email at transportation@somervillema.gov or via phone at 311 (617-666-3311). When the design reaches its next phase, anticipated in the fall, our team will conduct another round of active outreach activities.