Signage and pavement markings installation

Weather permitting, over the coming weeks contractors will install new signage and add new pavement markings as part of the City’s Glen and Otis Street Neighborway project.

What is happening?

Parking Signage and Pavement Marking Updates

• Clear Corners - Under local, state, and federal law, parking is prohibited ahead of a crosswalk or intersection. Additional signage and pavement marks will be added to reinforce these existing parking restrictions.
• Two-way bike neighborway “gateways” - Gateways serve as the entrance to a Neighborway and include specific pavement markings and signage to increase safety for people using the street.
  • Parking is restricted approximately either 40 feet or 30 feet (including the 20’ for clear corners) from the intersection to increase safety for two-way bike travel
    • Parking restrictions total approximately 6 spaces across the project area.

Introduction of Bi-directional/Contra-flow Travel for People Biking

• “Neighborway” Signage and Pavement Markings - Addition of new signage and pavement markings to indicate people riding bikes can travel both directions along the street.
• Introduction of two–way or “contra-flow” bicycle traffic - Following the installation of pavement markings and associated signage Glen and Otis Street will become two-way for people biking.

Anticipated Work Schedule (subject to change):

• Week of 7/1 or Soon After - Parking Signage Installation
  • Parking signage adjustment/installation to take place during regular construction hours, weekdays 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Week of 7/8 or Soon After - Pavement Marking and Two-way Bicycle Traffic Signage
  • Pavement marking/street paint work hours are weekdays between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.
  • Once most of the pavement markings are in place, signs related to two-way contra-flow bicycle traffic will get installed.
  • Additional signs, curbs, planters, and pavement symbol street paint will finalize the project.
  • This work is expected to take no more than 1-2 days to complete.

Construction Impacts:

• On-street parking may be restricted during construction (no parking signs will be posted 48 hours in advance).
• Potential periods of elevated noise levels around work zones during work hours.
• Access to your driveway may be temporarily restricted during pavement marking, but onsite crews will help you get in and out of your driveway if needed.

Have questions?

If you have questions about pavement markings/construction, please call the Engineering Division at 617-625-6600 ext. 5400 or email construction@somervillema.gov.

If you have questions about the project design and safety improvements, please email transportation@somervillema.gov.