Late last night, I emailed Rebekah Gewirtz (alderman for ward 6 where this intersection is) and John Odonovan (alderman for ward 5, where I live just across the border from ward 6). This is Rebekah's response:


Hi David,
Thanks for writing about this. I will talk with the Traffic and Parking
Dept about this intersection and find out what they think would be a good
remedy. Your sign idea makes sense to me but I'd like to find out from the
traffic engineer what he suggests, as well.

I'll get back to you once I have more information.

Cheers,
Rebekah

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Rebekah L. Gewirtz
Ward 6 Alderman, Somerville