East Washington Quick-Build Safety Improvements Transportation Safety Concern Survey

Thank you for taking the time to take our community input survey for the East Washington quick build safety improvements. The City is planning to install quick-build protected bike lanes and other improvements through new street pavement markings, signage and materials like flexible posts to increase safety on Washington Street (from Tufts Street to the Boston City Line).

We want to hear from you! Please take this 5–7-minute survey to help us learn more about your safety concerns and priorities in the area.

For more details about the project:

check out details on the project website

review the community meeting presentation slides (available in English)

watch the recording of the virtual community meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (available in English)

You can also call us at 311 (617-666-3311) if you would prefer to conduct the survey over the phone or email your feedback to our team at transportation@somervillema.gov. If you want to get regular email updates about the project, please subscribe to the Monthly Mobility Newsletter.

Where in Somerville do you live? Please select one.

On Washington Street (between Tufts Street and the Boston city line)

Within a 5-minute walk from Washington Street (between Tufts Street and the Boston city line)

In Somerville, but further than a 5-minute walk from Washington Street (between Tufts Street and the Boston city line)

I don’t live in Somerville

What are the ways that you generally travel in the project area (on Washington Street between Tufts Street and the City line)? Check all that apply.

Bicycle

Car

Bus

Walk or roll (using a mobility device like a wheelchair or walker)

Rapid Transit (Green Line, Orange Line, and other MBTA subway lines)

Commuter Rail

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) or taxi

Other (please specify)

Please share how you use Washington Street between Tufts Street and the Boston city line. Please select all that apply.

I live on Washington Street between Tufts Street and the Boston city line.

I live in the East Somerville neighborhood.

I work on this street.

I use this street to travel to work.

I use this street to travel to other destinations across the city.

I use this street to travel to the schools in the East Somerville neighborhood.

I go to businesses or institutions (restaurants, church, senior center, shops, etc.) on this street.

I do not use this street.

Other (please specify)

How concerned do you feel about the following along Washington Street between Tufts Street and the Boston city line?

Your safety when crossing the street while walking/rolling

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

Your safety when biking on the street

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

Your safety when driving on the street

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

The ability to find parking for quick pickups and drop-offs

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

The ability to find accessible parking

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

A high number of speeding vehicles

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

Clarity of street pavement markings

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

The ability to find a bike rack

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

The ability to find a Bluebikes station

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

Your safety when waiting at a bus stop

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

Your ability to find a bus stop

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

The ability for the bus to efficiently operate through traffic

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

Which of the following intersections do you find the most unsafe or uncomfortable? Please select up to three.

Washington Street at New Washington Street

Washington Street at Franklin Street

Washington Street at Franklin Avenue

Washington Street at Washington Avenue

Washington Street at Myrtle Street

Washington Street at Florence Street

Washington Street at Pinckney Street

Washington Street at Mt Vernon Street and Innerbelt Road

Washington Street at Crescent Street

I don’t find any of these intersections unsafe or uncomfortable

How concerned do you feel about your safety at the following bus stops along Washington Street between Tufts Street and the Boston city line?

Washington Street at Tufts Street

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

Washington at New Washington Street

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

Washington Street at Myrtle Street – Cobble Hill Apartments

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

Washington Street Opposite Myrtle Street

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

Washington Street at Mt Vernon Street

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

Washington Street at Inner Belt Road

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not applicable

Please describe your safety concerns traveling by any mode in the project area.

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If you have any other comments or questions about this project, please share them here.

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Demographic Questions

These questions help us better understand who we are reaching.

How did you hear about this survey and/or project? Check all that apply.

Flier on my door

Word of Mouth

City Social media

Direct Email

Mobility Newsletter

City street outreach event

Other (please specify)

10.

How do you self-identify by race or ethnicity? Check all that apply.

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic, Latinx, or Spanish origin

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

Prefer not to say

Another race or ethnicity not listed above (please specify)

11.

What is the approximate annual income of your household? Please answer for all with whom you share immediate living space (e.g., roommates).

Less than $25,000

$25,000 - $49,999

$50,000 - $74,999

$75,000 - $99,999

$100,000 - $149,999

$150,000 - $199,999

$200,000 or more

Prefer not to say

12.

How many people 18 years and older live in your household?

Select option

13.

How many people under 18 years old live in your household?

Select option

14.

What is your age?

17 or under

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 and up

Prefer not to say

15.

What is your gender? Check all that apply.

Woman

Man

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe:

16.

What language(s) do you speak at home?

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17.

What is your housing status in Somerville?

Own

Rent

Temporary or unstable housing

Prefer not to answer

Other (please describe)

18.

Do you self-identify as a person with a disability (with or without a diagnosis)?

Yes

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe: