Traffic Commission to Meet Tomorrow

The Traffic Commission will be meeting tomorrow night at the TAB Building (167 Holland Street) to discuss a ten item agenda that has been posted on the Agenda and Minutes page for all Board and Commissions throughout the City. The meeting starts at 6:00 PM.

The Traffic Commission is the regulatory body that promulgates all traffic and regulations in the City of Somerville. It’s authority is based on enabling legislation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ General Laws and the City of Somerville Charter. The Traffic & Parking Department serves as its staff and is the custodian of the records and the regulations.

The Commission is chaired by the Commissioner of Public Works. The other members of the Commission are: a representative of the Police Chief; a representative of the Fire Chief; the Chair of the Board of Aldermen’s Subcommittee on Traffic & Parking (Bob McWatters); and a citizen-at-large appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Aldermen.