Somerville Bicycle Network Plan
The City of Somerville developed a citywide bicycle network plan so that people of all ages and abilities can ride a bicycle to anywhere in the City safely and comfortably. The Somerville Bicycle Network Plan was developed via a one-and-a-half-year public engagement, research, and analysis process. The Plan maps out steps to expand and upgrade the current 30-mile network of bicycle facilities to a total of 88 miles that will create safe and connected routes to better protect bike riders of all ages. A total of 40 miles of bicycle improvements are designated on high-priority routes to be installed or upgraded by 2030, with the remaining miles to be completed over the full 20 years of the plan. The network includes a mix of protected bike facilities, off-street paths, and traffic-calmed backstreet “Neighborways” routes. As part of implementation, the City will hold public engagement processes before installing any facilities identified in the Plan.
Check out this website to learn more about the development of the Plan and read the full Somerville Bicycle Network Plan document.
The City of Somerville developed a citywide bicycle network plan so that people of all ages and abilities can ride a bicycle to anywhere in the City safely and comfortably. The Somerville Bicycle Network Plan was developed via a one-and-a-half-year public engagement, research, and analysis process. The Plan maps out steps to expand and upgrade the current 30-mile network of bicycle facilities to a total of 88 miles that will create safe and connected routes to better protect bike riders of all ages. A total of 40 miles of bicycle improvements are designated on high-priority routes to be installed or upgraded by 2030, with the remaining miles to be completed over the full 20 years of the plan. The network includes a mix of protected bike facilities, off-street paths, and traffic-calmed backstreet “Neighborways” routes. As part of implementation, the City will hold public engagement processes before installing any facilities identified in the Plan.
Check out this website to learn more about the development of the Plan and read the full Somerville Bicycle Network Plan document.
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Join us for a Bicycle Network Planning Workshop!
Share Join us for a Bicycle Network Planning Workshop! on Facebook Share Join us for a Bicycle Network Planning Workshop! on Twitter Share Join us for a Bicycle Network Planning Workshop! on Linkedin Email Join us for a Bicycle Network Planning Workshop! linkWe are hosting a series of virtual Bicycle Network Planning workshops in February. Join us for these small group sessions to discuss potential connected bike routes.
The workshops include a brief project overview and an interactive mapping exercise where we talk through a variety of scenarios together to draw routes. This exercise focuses on opportunities for the future and design for connectivity throughout the entire city.
Los talleres del Plan de la Red de Bicicletas son sesiones de grupos pequeños para discutir posibles rutas conectadas para bicicletas. El taller del día 10 de marzo a las 6pm, será principalmente para hispano parlantes.
Los talleres incluyen una breve descripción general del proyecto y una simulación de mapas interactivos en el que hablaremos juntos sobre una variedad de escenarios para dibujar rutas. Esta simulación estará enfocada en las posibilidades para el futuro y el diseño para la conectividad en toda la ciudad.
If you are interested, register for one of the following workshops. Registration slots are limited. Please only sign up for one workshop. If there are no available slots for the workshop you are interested in, please reach out to Kate White at kwhite@somervillema.gov.
And take the Bicycle Network Plan survey! Available in English, Español, Portugues, Kreyòl Ayisyen, नेपाली.
Bicycle Network Plan Workshops:
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Tuesday, February 22, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Language: English
- Virtual Workshop Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkceyrqTwtHNWatrZAPfcN0iUKgX--FzMy
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Thursday, February 24, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Language: English
- Virtual Workshop Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqdeqrpjsoE9O-oFjHsK05KPlJ0fXxOY3v
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Saturday, February 26, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Language: English
- Virtual Workshop Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcuCsqDkqGd2Vq4aX1TFnYLhITaUw_V1P
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Monday, February 28, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Language: English
- Virtual Workshop Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcO2vrjsiH9ZRi97lgCD5wsG8h1gFclC1
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POSTPONED: Wednesday, March 2, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Note: This workshop has been postponed. A later date has still to be determined.
- Language: English
- Description: This workshop is specifically for young adults, aged 24 years or younger.
- Virtual Workshop Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tc-itpj8iEtTI3KCMw_1GPa2IRpln5DXi
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Thursday, March 10, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm [10 de marzo]
- Language: Espagñol
- Description: El taller del día 10 de marzo de 6pm a 7:30pm, será principalmente para hispano parlantes.Los talleres incluyen una breve descripción general del proyecto y una simulación de mapas interactivos en el que hablaremos juntos sobre una variedad de escenarios para dibujar rutas. Esta simulación estará enfocada en las posibilidades para el futuro y el diseño para la conectividad en toda la ciudad.
- Virtual Workshop Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdOmqrTwtGN1NE_JjDggGFFIpz8jwbrU6
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Saturday, March 19, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Language: English
- Description: This workshop is specifically for parents.
- Virtual Workshop Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcOCrrj8uH9xtuwOpitWujyIwXnxoYcyz
Interpretation into Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Kreyol, or Nepali may be available upon advance request by contacting the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs at somerviva@somervillema.gov or calling 311 at 617-666-3311.
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 at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.
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Tuesday, February 22, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Bicycle Network Plan Community Meeting #1
Share Bicycle Network Plan Community Meeting #1 on Facebook Share Bicycle Network Plan Community Meeting #1 on Twitter Share Bicycle Network Plan Community Meeting #1 on Linkedin Email Bicycle Network Plan Community Meeting #1 linkMayor Joseph A. Curtatone and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss the development of the Somerville Bicycle Network Plan on Wednesday, December 15, at 6:00 pm.
Meeting Flyer in English, Español, Português, Kreyòl Ayisyen, and नेपाली.
The City of Somerville, in collaboration with Street Plans, is developing a citywide bicycle network plan to designate corridors for various bikeway facilities, connect gaps in the current network, and provide a guide for future improvements. Come learn about our existing conditions analysis, handlebar surveys data, and ways to engage throughout the plan development.
The meeting will take place virtually on Wednesday, December 15, at 6:00 p.m. Please register at the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ncfcusgMTBKpcGXwmLgm9g
To join by phone:
- One tap mobile: US: +16465588656,,87256923082# or +13017158592,,87256923082#
- Or dial a number based on your current location and use the Webinar ID
- For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location.
US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 - Webinar ID: 872 5692 3082
- For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location.
For any questions, please email transportation@somervillema.gov.
Interpretation into Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Kreyol, or Nepali may be available upon advance request by contacting the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs at somerviva@somervillema.gov or calling 311 at 617-666-3311.
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 Nancy Bacci at 617-625-6600 x 2250 or nbacci@somervillema.gov.
Who's Listening
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Email kwhite@somervillema.gov
Documents
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Final Bicycle Network Plan
- Somerville Bike Network Plan.pdf (59.6 MB) (pdf)
- Title Pages with Acknowledgments (6.31 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary - Spanish (6.25 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary - Portuguese (6.26 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary - Haitian Creole (6.24 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary - Nepali (6.22 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary - Simplified Chinese (6.58 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary - Traditional Chinese (6.6 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary - English (6.26 MB) (pdf)
- Chapter 0 - Introduction (4.33 MB) (pdf)
- Chapter 1 - Bicycle Plan Goals (4.03 MB) (pdf)
- Chapter 2 - Bicycling in Somerville Today (17 MB) (pdf)
- Chapter 3 - Community Outreach (8.99 MB) (pdf)
- Chapter 4.pdf (7.41 MB) (pdf)
- Chapter 5.pdf (8.4 MB) (pdf)
- Appendix A (3.73 MB) (pdf)
- Appendix A1 (372 KB) (pdf)
- Appendix A2 (593 KB) (pdf)
- Appendix A3 (651 KB) (pdf)
- Appendix A4 (343 KB) (pdf)
- Appendix A5 (290 KB) (pdf)
- Appendix A6 (368 KB) (pdf)
- Appendix A7 (3.99 MB) (pdf)
- Appendix B (8.23 MB) (pdf)
- Appendix C (1.68 MB) (pdf)
- Map Network Vision (4.68 MB) (png)
- Network Vision Priority Map (3.97 MB) (png)
- Draft Somerville Bicycle Network Plan Materials
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Draft Bicycle Network Plan Executive Summaries
- Executive Summary-English (3.51 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary-Portuguese (3.52 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary- Simplified Chinese (3.9 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary-Traditional Chinese (3.86 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary-Spanish (3.51 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary-Nepali (3.48 MB) (pdf)
- Executive Summary-HaitianCreole (3.5 MB) (pdf)
- Draft Somerville Bicycle Network Plan Appendices
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Draft Bicycle Network Vision Handout July 2022
- English Draft Network Vision Handout July 2022 (2.34 MB) (pdf)
- Portuguese Draft Network Map Handout July 2022 (2.35 MB) (pdf)
- Nepali Draft Network Map Handout July 2022 (2.37 MB) (pdf)
- Haitian Kreyol Draft Network Map Handout July 2022 (2.34 MB) (pdf)
- Spanish Draft Network Vision Handout July 2022 (2.35 MB) (pdf)
- 220623 Draft Bicycle Network Vision Community Meeting Presentation Slides (2.18 MB) (pdf)
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Draft Network Vision Meetings Flyers
- BNP Draft Network Meeting 2 Flyer (Haitian Kreyol) (244 KB) (pdf)
- BNP Draft Network Meeting 2 Flyer (English) (245 KB) (pdf)
- BNP Draft Network Meeting 2 Flyer (Portugues) (247 KB) (pdf)
- BNP Draft Network Meeting 2 Flyer (Spanish) (246 KB) (pdf)
- BNP Draft Network Meeting 2 Flyer (Nepali) (257 KB) (pdf)
- Survey Summary Report (496 KB) (pdf)
- Workshop materials
- Somerville Bicycle Network Community Meeting #1 Presentation Slides.pdf (3.65 MB) (pdf)
- Bike Network Meeting Flyers
- Handlebar Survey Sheets (228 KB) (pdf)
- Draft Bicycle Network Map June 2022 (13.2 MB) (pdf)
Key Dates
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October 20 2021
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December 15 2021
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November 30 2022
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January 16 2023