Quick-Build Improvements to Medford Street No Longer Planned for Implementation in Fall 2025

On September 18, the Mobility Division brought proposed parking regulation changes to the City’s Traffic Commission to create space to implement the new two-way protected bike lanes on Medford Street. The Traffic Commission did not approve the proposed changes. Therefore, the City cannot implement the quick-build changes to Medford Street this fall. As soon as we have more information on when these changes could be implemented, we will post an update on this project website.

We still plan to install new pre-cast concrete curb in the existing two-way bike facility on School Street between the Community Path and Medford Street. We anticipate this work occurring later this fall. Please check out this updated design to see placements of concrete curb.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our team via email at transportation@somervillema.gov or via phone through 311 (617-666-3311). If you would like to share any feedback or comments to the Traffic Commission, please reach via email at trafficcommission@somervillema.gov.