CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 5:04 P.M. | Adjourned: 8:00 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov |
Clerk of the City Council
Nikolin Vangjeli | Committee Members | | Chairperson Donna M Colorio | | Vice Chairperson Khrystian E King | | Councilor Thu Nguyen |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Donna M Colorio
Councilor Khrystian E King, who arrived at 5:15 p.m.
Councilor Jenny Pacillo, who was appointed as temporary member of the committee and participated remotely | | | | | Also: | Councilor Luis A Ojeda
Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Stephen Rolle
Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility Todd Kirrane
WPD Sergeant Richard Cipro
Principal Staff Assistant An Pham, clerk
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| 1. | Virtual Attendee Call-In Information | |
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| | | 1a. | Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated. If you join a Zoom meeting by dialing in with a phone number, you can raise your hand by dialing *9.
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Traffic and Parking Committee Zoom Access Code: 928 9396 0051 | Attachments |
| 2. | Approval of the Minutes | |
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| | | 2a. | Order - That the City Council Standing Committee of Traffic and Parking hereby approves the minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee meeting of October 16, 2024. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
| 3. | Handicap Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 3a. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of an additional handicap parking space in the vicinity of 364 West Boylston St. (Amended October 16, 2024)
# 8l CC June 18, 2024
In Committee October 16, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor King read items #3a and #3c through #3g and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Vice Chairperson Councilor King moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 3b. | Michael Stewart request installation of handicap parking space in front of 11 Columbus St. across from 12 Columbus St. (Amended October 16, 2024)
# 8n CC June 18, 2024
In Committee October 16, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognize the following speaker:
1. Daniela Harrigan, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 3c. | Klara Bueno request installation of handicap parking space in front of 15 Minthorne St. across from 14 Minthorne St. (Amended October 16, 2024)
# 8o CC June 18, 2024
In Committee October 16, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) (See Item #3a) | |
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| | | 3d. | Tommy Pantoja request installation of a handicap parking space in front of or across from 6 Pattison St.
# 8j CC July 16, 2024
In Committee October 16, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) (See Item #3a) | |
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| | | 3e. | Felicia Martinez request installation of handicap parking space in front of 46 Richards St.
# 8e CC August 27, 2024
In Committee October 16, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) (See Item #3a) | |
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| | | 3f. | Joseph Walsh request installation of handicap parking space at 75 West St.
# 9n CC September 24, 2024
In Committee October 16, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) (See Item #3a) | |
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| | | 3g. | Carlos Santana Jr. request removal of handicap parking space in front of 44 Paradox Dr.
# 10c CC October 15, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) (See Item #3a) | |
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| | | 4a. | Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request bus stop in front of 850 Main St. be relocated to a location further away from the intersection of Main St., May St. and Hammond St.
# 8s CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Ojeda, who read the item and spoke in favor of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as DTM is awaiting assessment of potential relocation by the WRTA.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 5a. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request Yukon Ave. be reviewed for potential traffic calming measures, including the installation of speed humps.
# 8h CC June 18, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read items #5a through #5f except #5e.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Motion failed on a roll call vote of 1 Yea and 1 Abstain.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 5b. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Barry Rd.
# 8i CC June 18, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) (See Item #5a) | |
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| | | 5c. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on St. Nicholas Ave.
# 8j CC June 18, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) (See Item #5a) | |
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| | | 5d. | Ruben Calderon-Brito request installation of speed humps on Eureka St.
# 8i CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) (See Item #5a) | |
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| | | 5e. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of William Butler request installation of speed humps on Vesper St.
# 8v CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. William Butler, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the current speed hump program and process relative to determining the location for the installation of speed humps and provide the recommendation to file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the process relative to speed hump program and provision of recommendation for speed hump petitions with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the reasoning behind the current process relative to speed hump program and the speed hump master list with Councilor King.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 5f. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Hunnewell Rd.
# 8z CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) (See Item #5a) | |
| 6. | Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions | |
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| | | 6a. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of a crosswalk at or near 1122 Pleasant St.
# 10a CC June 25, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as installation of a crosswalk at the location is in-progress.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed local business outreach by the district councilor concerning installation of crosswalk at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 6b. | Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of a crosswalk on Jaques Ave. in the vicinity of Chandler Elementary Community School.
# 8r CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Ojeda, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve, pending funding for design and construction.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval pending funding for design and construction on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 6c. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo and Mayor Joseph M. Petty request the installation of a crosswalk and flashing crossing lights be installed at or near 538 Lincoln St.
# 8aa CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the location needs to be confirmed and evaluated.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 6d. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request installation of a crosswalk at Binienda Beach to facilitate pedestrian crossing along Mill St., if feasible.
# 8w CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Nathalie Gibson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve, pending funding for design and construction.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the feasibility of installation a pedestrian hybrid beacon at the location with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval pending funding for design and construction on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 7a. | Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Josue Rosa request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage in front of 574 Pleasant St.
# 10z CC September 12, 2023
In Committee February 28, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the petitioner requested to withdraw the petition.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote of accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 7b. | Chelsea Hall-Williams et al. request removal of No Parking Passenger Zone signage in front of 1, 3 and 5 Jaques Ave.
# 8o CC May 7, 2024
In Committee September 18, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as more information is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 7c. | Robert Mailloux request the "No Parking Passenger Dropoff" signage in front of 21 Fruit St. be changed to "No Parking Commercial Deliveries Only" signage and replaced.
# 8l CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 7d. | Yaritza Nieves Torres request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in front of 81 Harrison St.
# 8m CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers:
1. Yaritza Nieves Torres, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Sohrab Khan, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Ojeda, who discussed the intent of the petition with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio called for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
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| | | 7e. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request the “No Parking 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday” zone on Locust Ave. be reduced to extend from Belmont St. to a point 400 ft. south of Belmont St.
# 8o CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 7f. | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Janell Maisonet et al. request removal of "No Parking Anytime" signage in the vicinity of 61 Vernon St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
# 14y CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the requested location is not a legal parking space as it is within the intersection and near a crosswalk.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the intent of the petition, the parking challenges and parking needs at the location with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 7g. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request removal of the “No Parking Anytime” signage on the south side of Indian Hill Rd. from Hockanum Way to a point 60’ west of Hockanum Way.
# 8k CC September 10, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Thomas Wade, Worcester resident, who spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the intent of the petition and the timeline concerning the hearing for the item with Speaker #1 and Councilor Pacillo.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
| 8. | Parking and Parking Meter Petitions | |
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| | | 8a. | Richard Wiggin request installation of a Tow Zone on Liscomb St.
# 8x CC September 10, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Richard Wiggin, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the needs to install previously ordained No Parking Anytime signage on the street and the procedural motions relative to the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed when the No Parking Anytime zone on Liscomb St. was ordained with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Councilor King then discussed the expectations concerning WPD following through with residents’ concerns relative to threats and the residents will be appraised with all the options available.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed addressing concerns relative to oil leaking into street drainage with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following two (2) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility expediate the installation of No Parking Anytime signage on Liscomb St. and; 2) Request City Manager request Police Chief review and address issues relative to parking on Liscomb St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility expedite the installation of No Parking Anytime signage on Liscomb St. | | | | Request City Manager request Police Chief review and address issues relative to parking on Liscomb St. | |
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| | | 8b. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request establishment of a Commercial Loading Zone between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. and a Passenger Loading Zone between 4 p.m. 12 a.m. for the entire Wall St. frontage of 17 Wall St.
# 8k CC September 17, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the request has been approved previously.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 9a. | Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of a three way stop on Jaques Ave. at its intersection with Dale St.
# 8q CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Ojeda, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the location is not eligible for a stop sign.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the timeframe concerning school zone signage with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 9b. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of four-way stop signage at the intersection of Clark St. and St. Nicholas Ave.
# 8x CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 9c. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of stop signs in both directions of Sherbrook Ave. at its intersection with Lake View St.
# 8y CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve installation of stop signs facing Lake View St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 9d. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of a three-way stop sign at the intersection of Parkton Ave. and Chester St.
# 8y CC August 27, 2024
In Committee October 16, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. John Atlas, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 9e. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of a stop sign at Barry Rd. and Dick Dr.
# 8i CC September 10, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve installation of stop sign facing Dick Dr.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 9f. | Julie Goering request installation of flashing red stop signs at all intersections on Clover St. including the intersection of Clover St. and Heard St.
# 8s CC October 12, 2022
In Committee October 18, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as evidence does not support need for increased awareness of stop signs.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed whether there is a plan for traffic calming solutions for Clover St. with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review Clover St. for traffic calming solutions.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review Clover St. for traffic calming solutions. | |
| 10. | Traffic Control Signal Petitions | |
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| | | 10a. | Brian Dutremble request installation of left turn arrows at the intersection of Chandler St. and Park Ave.
# 8c CC June 25, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the intersection is part of the Chandler Street Improvement Project and the redesigned intersection will include new traffic signals with arrow indicators for all protected movements.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 10b. | Brian Dutremble request installation of left turn arrows at the intersection of Salisbury St. and Park Ave.
# 8d CC June 25, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the intersection is part of the Chandler Street Improvement Project and the redesigned intersection will include new traffic signals with arrow indicators for all protected movements.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 10c. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request the traffic signal timing plan at the intersection of Lincoln St. and Country Club Blvd. be evaluated and changed to provide better protection for pedestrians crossing the street.
# 8j CC September 17, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approve on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
| 11. | Turn Prohibition Petitions | |
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| | | 11a. | Nathalie Gibson request removal of No Left Turn signage in the vicinity of 10 Burncoat St. at the intersection of Burncoat St., Melville St. and Nancy Johnson Way.
# 8t CC June 18, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Nathalie Gibson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the traffic challenges concerning the configuration of the street with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed whether there is any reconfiguration plans for the intersection to include a rotary with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the feasibility of installing signage at the intersection and allowance of left turn at certain period in the day with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review the feasibility of allowing left turn at the intersection of Burncoat St., Melville St. and Nancy Johnson Way during certain period of time in the day.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review the feasibility of allowing left turn at the intersection of Burncoat St., Melville St. and Nancy Johnson Way during certain period of time in the day. | |
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| | | 11b. | Matthew C. Morse request prohibition of left turn on Rodney St. onto Belmont St. between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
# 8h CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the proposed turn restriction with the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility and the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 11c. | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Matthew Morse et al. request traffic exiting Chandler Magnet Elementary School (525 Chandler St.) be made right-turn only between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. for all vehicles with the exception of school buses.
# 13u CC September 24, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as requested by the petitioner.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
| 12. | Resident Permit Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 12a. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Ron Hayes, Director of Housing for Open Sky Community Services, request installation of resident permit parking in front of 5 Sturgis St.
# 8g CC June 18, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Ron Hayes, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the intended usage of the location is not appropriate for resident permit parking zone.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed passenger load zones and whether there is requirement for special accessibility accommodations for said zones with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 12b. | Mimoza Deti request installation of residential permit parking on the odd side of Oliver St. from Woodbine St. to Florence St.
# 8g CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further study is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 12c. | Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of resident permit parking on the odd side of Townsend St. from Park Ave. to Hudson St. on Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. and Saturday to Sunday at all times.
# 8p CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Ojeda, who discussed the parking challenges at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 12d. | Celia Blue request installation of resident permit parking on Newport St.
# 9l CC September 24, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor King recognized the following speakers:
1. Celia Blue, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Joe Bernard, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
3. Nathalie Gibson, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed potential limits for the resident permit parking zone to provide for public parking spaces with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King discussed the existing parking lot in the area, the intent and institutional impact relative to residential parking with Speaker #2 and the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed options concerning the length of the resident permit parking zone for the street with Speaker #1, Speaker #2 and Councilor King.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Motion failed to pass on a roll call vote of 1 Yea and 1 Nay.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed his vote against the motion to hold.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who discussed the procedural motions for the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed reaching a compromise for the resident permit parking zone with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the width of the street relative to on-street parking policies with Speaker #1.
The Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility then provided a recommendation to approve for resident permit parking zone on both sides of the street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed provision of accessible parking for the business in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
| 13. | Traffic Sign Petitions | |
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| | | 13a. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of additional and improved signage warning drivers Airlie St. is a one-way street.
# 8k CC June 18, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve installation of one-way, do not enter and related signs in accordance with current MUTCD guidance.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 13b. | Kiara Rosado request installation of traffic signage to address speeding in the vicinity of 3 Woodford St.
# 8q CC June 18, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the location and provided the recommendation to either hold or file the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 13c. | Neil Kelly request installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signage at the intersection of Brooks St. and the back entrance to Abby Kelley School.
# 8r CC June 18, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 13d. | Laurie Colwell request installation of signage in the vicinity of the driveway at 160 Goldstar Blvd. for the purposes of informing drivers that the driveway is not part of Gold Star Blvd.
# 8e CC June 25, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Michael Patriarca, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the design of the street, the types of signage that can be installed in the public right of way and feasible actions that can be taken to address issues relative to street design.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed whether MassDOT has jurisdiction over the street location and challenges relative to lane markings at the location with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review and update the lane markings in the vicinity of 160 Goldstar Blvd.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed traffic accidents at the location and installation of signage on private property to inform drivers of the driveway.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed whether an ordinance is required for lane markings and signage signaling end of lane with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review and update the lane markings in the vicinity of 160 Goldstar Blvd. | |
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| | | 13e. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of a “Dead End” sign at the entrance to Knollwood Dr.
# 8t CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 13f. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of a “Dead End” sign at the entrance to Rollingwood Dr.
# 8u CC July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who read the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve installation of Dead End sign on Rollingwood Dr. at the intersection of Knollwood Dr. and No Outlet sign at the beginning of Rollingwood Dr.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
| 14. | Communications of the City Manager | |
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| | | 14a. | Informational communication relative to the federally funded transportation projects.
# 9.11B CM June 18, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 14b. | Transmitting informational communication relative to roles and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation & Mobility.
# 9.11B CM July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor King, who discussed the department’s role relative to signage with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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| | | 14c. | Recommend adoption of an ordinance to prohibit parking on a portion of Coes Street.
# 9.11D CM July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Motion failed on a roll call vote of 1 Yea and 1 Nay.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Pacillo absent) | |
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