Somerville Launches Union Square Drop-off, Pickup Zones

SOMERVILLE, MA – The city has launched designated passenger drop-off and pickup zones in Union Square as part of its continued efforts to increase safety and reduce congestion in some of its busiest areas. Zones are open to all users including the public, taxis and ride share services. Parking or idling for more than five minutes is prohibited.

The spaces are located between 345 and 347 Somerville Ave., near the entrance to Bow Market.

"Union Square is a vibrant neighborhood full of excellent restaurants, shops, and nightlife options that’s buzzing with pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle traffic, and it’s our job to ensure everyone can enjoy it
safely," Mayor Joseph Curtatone said in a statement. "One way to do that is to reduce double-parking. So as we did in Davis Square, we created drop-off and pickup zones that are open to everyone to reduce congestion and hazards in the travel lanes, which improves safety for all."

The Union Square change follows the rollout of the drop-off and pickup zones in Davis Square, which
was implemented in January. The city will continue monitoring usage of the zones in both locations and
assessing how effective similar plans would be in other areas of the city.

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