West Broadway Reconstruction

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The City of Somerville is planning to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Broadway between Clarendon Ave and Alewife Brook Parkway (Route 16) as part of the Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program. As part of this effort, we are taking the opportunity to make the street safer for all users.

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Why West Broadway?

Broadway is one of the most used main streets in Somerville. This segment of Broadway serves

The City of Somerville is planning to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Broadway between Clarendon Ave and Alewife Brook Parkway (Route 16) as part of the Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program. As part of this effort, we are taking the opportunity to make the street safer for all users.

Stay in the Loop

Sign up for the Mobility Newsletter and keep an eye on this page for updates on upcoming public meetings, street pop-up community engagement events, and project progress.

Why West Broadway?

Broadway is one of the most used main streets in Somerville. This segment of Broadway serves as a gateway to the City from Arlington, North Cambridge, and Alewife Brook Parkway and Greenway Bike Path, carries the MBTA Route 87, 88, and 89 bus routes, and is home for many residents and local businesses. In the Somerville Bicycle Network Plan, West Broadway is designated for protected bike lanes in at least one direction between Clarendon Ave and Alewife Brook Parkway, except for the small stretch between Endicott Ave and Russell Rd, which is designated for protected bike lanes in both directions. This project does not include the intersection of Alewife Brook Parkway and Broadway, which is under the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The City is currently working with DCR to plan safety improvements for the intersection under a separate project.

Timeline

Beginning in the Fall of 2023, we will reach out to community members to gather your feedback on transportation safety concerns along this part of Broadway and your ideas to improve the street. Between the Winter of 2023 and the Summer of 2024, we will develop a conceptual design and share back with community members to hear your feedback. By early 2025, we will share out final proposed designs. Construction is anticipated to take place between 2025 and 2026.

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  • Street Outreach Planned for 12/2

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    City staff are planning to host a street outreach pop-up at the intersection of Broadway and Endicott Ave on Saturday, December 2 from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

    Come join us to talk to staff in-person, share your ideas for Broadway, and ask questions. If the forecast changes, and rain is predicted, check back on the project website for any updates on dates and times.

  • Postponing Street Outreach Pop-Up originally planned for 11/18

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    Due to the forecasted rain, we will be postponing the street outreach pop-up originally planned for Saturday, November 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of Broadway and Clarendon Ave.

    We anticipate rescheduling and hosting two pop-ups during the week of November 30. We will be looking ahead at forecasts to confirm dates. Please check back on this project website for upcoming details.

  • Share your input on how to make West Broadway safer and better!

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    On Monday, October 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., we hosted our first community meeting on Zoom. Thank you to all who were able to join. During the meeting, we shared background on the project, related plans and ordinances, community engagement strategies, and design opportunities and constraints. We also gathered feedback from attendees about transportation safety concerns along the street and in the nearby area.

    Meeting Materials

    We want to continue to hear from you! There are multiple ways to share your input over the next month to help us learn more about your transportation safety concerns and gather feedback on design elements we should include in the project.

    • Share your ideas through our survey! Take it online in English, Español, Português, Kreyòl Ayisyen, नेपाली, 繁體中文, 简体中文.
    • Come join us at an upcoming street outreach pop-up to talk to staff in-person, share your ideas and ask questions. We will be at the intersection of Broadway and Clarendon Ave on Saturday, November 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If inclement weather is forecasted for that day, check back on the project website for an updated date and time.
    • Add your comments to our online Public Input Map. Writing your comments on this map will help let us know what you see as issues and opportunities in the project area. Use pins to highlight locations that you think it is important for us to prioritize for changes or improvements, as well as locations that are currently working well. Once you add a pin, you can also include comments and images to highlight specific priorities or concerns.

    At anytime, you can always share your ideas or questions via email to transportation@somervillema.gov or via phone at 617-666-3311. Subscribe to the Mobility Monthly Newsletter for project updates.

  • Join us for the First Community Meeting on October 23, 2023

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    Meeting Flyers Available In: English | Español | Português | Kreyòl Ayisyen | नेपाली | 繁體中文 | 简体中文

    Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 7 Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss West Broadway Reconstruction.

    Date: Monday, October 23, 2023

    Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

    Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__E-ajFb7Q4OcePJvka2Idg

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You will also receive reminders one week and one day ahead.

    To join via audio:

    Description: The City of Somerville is planning to rebuild sidewalks and repave Broadway between Clarendon Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway (Route 16). We are also redesigning the street to make it safer for people walking, rolling, biking, taking buses, and driving. What changes would you like to see? Join us at this virtual community meeting to learn more and share your feedback.

    You can also share your ideas through our survey! Take it online in English, Español, Português, Kreyòl Ayisyen, नेपाली, 繁體中文, 简体中文.

    Questions? Email transportation@somervillema.gov.

    Interpretation into any language is available upon advance request (at least 7 days in advance) by contacting the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs at somervillema.gov/ContactSomerViva 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 in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.

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