Somerville
Massachusetts, United States
Size: Midsize City
Region: New England
58
City RatingOverall City RankingOut of 2579 cities (92nd percentile)
Rank in the U.S.
Rank in New England Region
Rank in Massachusetts
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HELPFUL TIP: INCREASE YOUR CITY RATINGS SCORE BY REDUCING SPEED LIMITS
In 2017, Somerville reduced the speed limit on most residential streets to 20 miles per hour. Reducing vehicle speeds is critical to increasing City Ratings scores. Learn more about the importance of speed limits here.
Network Score
58
Average Network Score for all cities in 2024 was 28.
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People
47
Access to parts of the city where residents live.
Opportunity
53
Access to jobs and schools.
Core Services
54
Access to places that serve basic needs, like hospitals and grocery stores.
Recreation
60
Access to recreational amenities like parks and trails.
Retail
75
Access to major shopping centers.
Transit
63
Access to major transit hubs.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Somerville. If you'd like to see interactive versions of this map with additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
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The Best Ways to Fund Bike Infrastructure
PeopleForBikes Senior Director for Infrastructure Dave Snyder will discuss how local and state funding for bike projects is essential to take advantage of an unprecedented amount of federal funding that often requires a local match.
How Complete Streets Can Transform Your Community
PeopleForBikes’ Legislative Strategies Guide features the best, real-world examples of policy changes being adopted in communities across the U.S. to create more great places to ride bikes.
Advancing Bike Infrastructure Through Climate Legislation
Bicycles are a crucial component in the fight against climate change, offering a sustainable solution to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.