Somerville Looking To Residents For Pedestrian, Transit Advice

SOMERVILLE, MA — The city is seeking residents to provide input on policies that impact public transit riders and pedestrians. The newly formed Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee will consist of business and institutional representatives; transit or pedestrian commuters; persons with disabilities; the elderly, youth and students; lower-income residents; and transit or pedestrian advocates.

There are currently 10 openings for residents. Committee members will be appointed for a two-year term.

The committee will meet with experts, conduct research, and ultimately submit recommendations to the city regarding transit and pedestrian issues like the design of proposed roadway or development projects, policies related to traffic signals, sidewalk design, and traffic calming, ensuring adequate funding for transit by the state, and transit expansion, service planning, and potential capital improvements.

How to Apply:

Interested community members should send a brief statement of interest and information on any relevant qualifications to Justin Schreiber at jschreiber@somervillema.gov by 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.