Western Pearl Street Reconstruction

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As part of the City’s Pavement and Sidewalk Management program, the City plans to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Pearl Street from McGrath Highway to Medford Street. Since 2015, the City has taken a data driven approach to analyze street and sidewalk quality and prioritize locations rooted in equity, safety, and accessibility for this program. With the opportunity to reconstruct the street, the City aims to increase safety, improve accessibility, incorporate more sustainability, and create a more comfortable street. We aim to do this by:

  • Reconstructing all the sidewalks along Pearl Street from Medford Street to McGrath Highway, along with approximately 20 feet into intersecting streets
  • Repaving the street from sidewalk curb to sidewalk curb
  • Adding accessible curb ramps to all existing crosswalks
  • Exploring opportunities for new crossings in addition to installing safety improvements like raised crosswalks/intersection or curb extensions
  • Identifying locations for new trees, replacing tree stumps, and considering tree bump outs or expanding the tree wells to support tree longevity
  • Installing protected bicycle facilities
  • Incorporating “Clear Corners” at each intersection to increase the visibility for people driving turning or moving through the intersections

This segment of Pearl Street is designated for two-way protected bicycle facilities in the Somerville Bicycle Network Plan and codified in the Safe Streets Ordinance. Pearl Street is narrow enough that implementing two-way protected bike lanes would require removing all existing parking on the street. This narrow width could also limit the ability to shorten crossing distances with curb extensions, expand the sidewalk to provide more space for people walking and rolling, and provide curb access for activities like deliveries or some residential parking.

With these potential significant trade-offs, we want to facilitate a robust community engagement process to better understand the community’s needs for the street and explore options. These options may include providing one direction of protected bike facility on Pearl Street and using a different neighborhood street to serve the other direction. Another option may be to consider one-way motor vehicle travel on Pearl Street in order to achieve other community goals for the street.

From October through November 2024, we aim to gather your feedback on transportation safety concerns you have for the street and your priorities for the future. Over the winter, we will work on a concept design shaped by the feedback we heard in addition to analysis of data we aim to collect such as vehicle speed, vehicle volume, and parking utilization. In Spring 2025, we aim to publish a concept design and conduct another round of community engagement. Over the summer, we will work to refine the design to bring an updated version in Fall 2025 for more community input. We will then work to finalize the design to prepare for construction between 2026 and 2027.

To learn more about the project and keep up to date, please check out the information below and the materials in the toolbar.

Information in other languages

Si necesita ayuda en su idioma, comuníquese con nosotros a través de somervillema.gov/ContactSomerviva o llame al 311 (617-666-3311)      

Caso precise de assistência em seu idioma, entre em contato conosco por meio deste formulário online: somervillema.gov/ContactSomerviva ou ligue para 311 (617-666-3311)      

Si ou bezwen asistans nan lang ou a, kontakte nou nan somervillema.gov/ContactSomerviva oswa rele 311 (617-666-3311)    

यदि आफ्नो भाषामा सहायता चाहिन्छ भने कृपया सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस: www.somervillema.gov/ContactSomerviva गर्नुहोस् वा यो ३११ (६१७-६६६-३३११) / 311 (617-666-3311)   

如果您需要語言方面的協助 請撥打 311 (617-666-3311) 或於somervillema.gov/ContactSomerviva 聯絡 彩薩默: 移民事務辦公室。  

如果您需要语言方面的协助，请联系 (somervillema.gov/ContactSomerViva)或者请拨打 311（617-666-3311）。

As part of the City’s Pavement and Sidewalk Management program, the City plans to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Pearl Street from McGrath Highway to Medford Street. Since 2015, the City has taken a data driven approach to analyze street and sidewalk quality and prioritize locations rooted in equity, safety, and accessibility for this program. With the opportunity to reconstruct the street, the City aims to increase safety, improve accessibility, incorporate more sustainability, and create a more comfortable street. We aim to do this by:

  • Reconstructing all the sidewalks along Pearl Street from Medford Street to McGrath Highway, along with approximately 20 feet into intersecting streets
  • Repaving the street from sidewalk curb to sidewalk curb
  • Adding accessible curb ramps to all existing crosswalks
  • Exploring opportunities for new crossings in addition to installing safety improvements like raised crosswalks/intersection or curb extensions
  • Identifying locations for new trees, replacing tree stumps, and considering tree bump outs or expanding the tree wells to support tree longevity
  • Installing protected bicycle facilities
  • Incorporating “Clear Corners” at each intersection to increase the visibility for people driving turning or moving through the intersections

This segment of Pearl Street is designated for two-way protected bicycle facilities in the Somerville Bicycle Network Plan and codified in the Safe Streets Ordinance. Pearl Street is narrow enough that implementing two-way protected bike lanes would require removing all existing parking on the street. This narrow width could also limit the ability to shorten crossing distances with curb extensions, expand the sidewalk to provide more space for people walking and rolling, and provide curb access for activities like deliveries or some residential parking.

With these potential significant trade-offs, we want to facilitate a robust community engagement process to better understand the community’s needs for the street and explore options. These options may include providing one direction of protected bike facility on Pearl Street and using a different neighborhood street to serve the other direction. Another option may be to consider one-way motor vehicle travel on Pearl Street in order to achieve other community goals for the street.

From October through November 2024, we aim to gather your feedback on transportation safety concerns you have for the street and your priorities for the future. Over the winter, we will work on a concept design shaped by the feedback we heard in addition to analysis of data we aim to collect such as vehicle speed, vehicle volume, and parking utilization. In Spring 2025, we aim to publish a concept design and conduct another round of community engagement. Over the summer, we will work to refine the design to bring an updated version in Fall 2025 for more community input. We will then work to finalize the design to prepare for construction between 2026 and 2027.

To learn more about the project and keep up to date, please check out the information below and the materials in the toolbar.

Information in other languages

Si necesita ayuda en su idioma, comuníquese con nosotros a través de somervillema.gov/ContactSomerviva o llame al 311 (617-666-3311)      

Caso precise de assistência em seu idioma, entre em contato conosco por meio deste formulário online: somervillema.gov/ContactSomerviva ou ligue para 311 (617-666-3311)      

Si ou bezwen asistans nan lang ou a, kontakte nou nan somervillema.gov/ContactSomerviva oswa rele 311 (617-666-3311)    

यदि आफ्नो भाषामा सहायता चाहिन्छ भने कृपया सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस: www.somervillema.gov/ContactSomerviva गर्नुहोस् वा यो ३११ (६१७-६६६-३३११) / 311 (617-666-3311)   

如果您需要語言方面的協助 請撥打 311 (617-666-3311) 或於somervillema.gov/ContactSomerviva 聯絡 彩薩默: 移民事務辦公室。  

如果您需要语言方面的协助，请联系 (somervillema.gov/ContactSomerViva)或者请拨打 311（617-666-3311）。

  • Western Pearl Street Transportation Safety Concerns and Needs Survey

    Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on Western Pearl Street, between McGrath Highway and Medford Street. The City is planning to reconstruct the sidewalks and repave the street over the next couple of years. As part of this effort, we aim to explore a new design that makes it safer for people walking, rolling, biking, taking the bus, and driving. We want to hear about your experience on the street, listen to your transportation safety concerns, and gather feedback on ways to improve Western Pearl Street.  

    Please take this 5 to 7-minute survey to provide your input on the future redesign of Western Pearl Street and tell us a bit about yourself. 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 October 9, 2024 (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. 

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  • Encuesta Sobre las Preocupaciones y Necesidades de la Seguridad del Transporte en Western Pearl Street [Spanish]

    Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para dar su opinión sobre Western Pearl Street, entre McGrath Highway y Medford Street. La Ciudad está planificando reconstruir las aceras y repavimentar la calle en los próximos años. Como parte de este esfuerzo, nuestro objetivo es explorar un nuevo diseño que lo haga más seguro para las personas al caminar, moverse, andar en bicicleta, tomar el autobús y conducir. Queremos escuchar sobre su experiencia en la calle, escuchar sus preocupaciones acerca de la seguridad del transporte y recopilar comentarios sobre las formas de mejorar Western Pearl Street.

    Por favor, tome esta encuesta de 5 a 7 minutos para proporcionar su opinión sobre el futuro rediseño de Western Pearl Street y cuéntenos un poco sobre usted. Para más detalles sobre el proyecto:  

    • consulte los detalles en el sitio web del proyecto 
    • revise las diapositivas de la presentación de la reunión comunitaria (disponible en inglés) 
    • vea la grabación de la reunión comunitaria virtual realizada el 9 de octubre de 2024 (disponible en inglés)

    También puede llamarnos al 311 (617-666-3311) si prefiere hacer la encuesta por teléfono o enviar sus comentarios por correo electrónico a nuestro equipo a transportation@somervillema.gov. Si desea recibir novedades sobre el proyecto por correo electrónico, suscríbase a Boletín Mensual de Movilidad.  

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  • Demann ak Kesyon Sondaj pou Sekirite Transpò Western Pearl Street. [Haitian Creole]

    Mèsi paske w konsidere sa epi pataje panse w sou Western Pearl Street (zòn ki genyen ant McGrath Highway ak Medford Street). Vil la gen entansyon repave lari a ak rekonstwi twotwa yo nan pwochen ane kap vini yo. Nan kad inisyativ sa a, nou vle eksplore yon nouvo konsepsyon ki amelyore sekirite chofè yo, pyeton yo, siklis yo, pasaje bis yo ak moun ki sou wou yo. Pataje opinyon w ak panse w sou Western Pearl Street, sekirite transpò piblik, ak enpresyon jeneral ou sou lari a. 

    Nan ti sondaj  sa a (5-7 minit), nou tap apresye si w pataje enfòmasyon sou tèt ou epi eksprime opinyon w sou pwojè redesign Western Pearl Street la. Konsènan detay pwojè a:

    • Pou plis enfòmasyon gade sit entènèt pwojè a
    • Gade dyapozitif prezantasyon anglè yo nan reyinyon kominotè a.
    • Gade anrejistreman angle reyinyon kominote vityèl la nan dat 9 oktòb 2024 la.

    Epitou, ou kapab rele nou nan 311 (617-666-3311) si w ta renmen reponn ankèt la pa mwayen telefòn oswa voye kòmantè w yo pa mwayen imel bay ekip nou an nan transportation@somervillema.gov. Si, regilyèman, ou ta renmen jwenn mizajou ki genyen pou pwojè a, tanpri enskri nan Jounal chak mwa sou sijè ki gen rapò ak transpò ak deplasman.

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  • Pesquisa sobre Preocupações e Necessidades de Segurança no Trânsito da Western Pearl Street [Portuguese]

    Obrigado por dedicar seu tempo para fornecer feedback sobre a Western Pearl Street, situada entre a McGrath Highway e a Medford Street. A cidade está planejando reconstruir as calçadas e renovar o pavimento da rua nos próximos dois anos. Como parte desse esforço, nosso objetivo é explorar um novo projeto que torne a rua mais segura para pedestres, cadeirantes, ciclistas, usuários de ônibus e motoristas. Queremos saber sobre sua experiência na rua, ouvir suas preocupações em relação à segurança no trânsito e coletar sugestões sobre como melhorar a Western Pearl Street.   

    Por favor, responda a esta pesquisa de 5 a 7 minutos para nos dar sua opinião sobre o futuro design da Western Pearl Street e nos contar um pouco sobre você. Para mais detalhes sobre o projeto:  

    • Confira os detalhes no site do projeto  
    • revise os slides da apresentação da reunião comunitária (disponíveis em inglês)  
    • assista à gravação da reunião comunitária virtual realizada em 9 de outubro de 2024 (disponível em inglês)  

    Você também pode ligar para o 311 (617-666-3311) se preferir responder à pesquisa por telefone ou enviar seus comentários para nossa equipe pelo e-mail transportation@somervillema.gov. Se quiser receber atualizações regulares sobre o projeto por e-mail, inscreva-se no Boletim Informativo Mensal sobre Mobilidade. 

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