# Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee 09-03-2026


**Body:** Somerville City Commissions, Boards & Meetings
**Date:** September 02, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation, Physical Infrastructure


The Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee met on September 3, 2026, to discuss various bicycle infrastructure projects and community outreach efforts. Key procurement-related topics included updates on the Elm Beacon Connector project, which is underway with anticipated completion of pavement markings by mid-September and installation of flex posts for bike lane separation. Committee members discussed the challenges of narrow bike lane buffers and the need for continued monitoring and feedback to improve safety. The committee also focused extensively on the Highland Avenue reconstruction project, a significant capital improvement estimated at $50 million, which aims to include protected bike lanes in both directions. Concerns were raised about the project's timeline, funding sources, and coordination with underground utility upgrades to avoid repeated street disruptions. The committee expressed strong support for integrating safe routes to school partnerships and emphasized the importance of creating safe, direct north-south bike connections. Other updates included ongoing sidewalk construction on West Broadway and intersection improvements at Broadway and Wallace Street. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during the meeting, but the discussion highlighted priorities for future procurement and capital projects related to bicycle infrastructure in Somerville.

**Source:** Somerville City Commissions, Boards & Meetings