The Somerville City Council meeting held on September 29, 2025, focused on traffic and parking issues, addressing concerns raised by local businesses and residents.

The meeting began with a discussion regarding the Magoon Square Municipal Parking Lot. A council member highlighted that many customers were unaware they could park in this lot, prompting a request for improved signage. Director of Parking Suzanne Winfred acknowledged the existing signs but expressed confusion over the specific request. She noted that while there is a public parking sign at the entrance, the signage could be enhanced to better indicate that it is a municipal lot. The council member suggested combining existing signs into a clearer message, and Winfred agreed to collaborate with local businesses to finalize the wording. This item was marked as completed.

Next, the council addressed item number eight, which involved a request from Councilors Sayeed and Wilson to restore the "Do Not Walk" signage at the intersection of Broadway and Hinckley Street. Residents had reported confusion due to the absence of this sign, which had previously been in place. The council sought clarification on why the sign was removed and whether there were plans to reinstall it. The discussion was directed to the engineering department for further information.

Overall, the meeting emphasized the city's commitment to improving traffic and parking conditions in response to community feedback, with follow-up actions planned to address the discussed issues.