CITY OF WORCESTER

Public Service and Transportation Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:08 P.M.

Adjourned: 6:33 PM

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

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Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the WRTA recommended Service Changes Proposed for Implementation on August 24, 2013. # 10.32C CM August 20, 2013

Petition of Amanda Harp request that the bus stop in front of 81 West Boylston St. be eliminated because another stop exists less than a block away in front of 67 West Boylston St. # 9b CC August 14, 2007

In Committee April 16, 2008 - Held

Petition of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of David Kassabian request to install a bus shelter with seating at the bus stop on the corner of Commercial St. and Front St. # 8c CC July 08, 2008

In Committee August 4, 2008 - Held

Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking upon the Petition of Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes on behalf of Louise Gallagher request the placement of a bus stop at 485 Grove St., Colony Apartments. # 17s CC February 10, 2009

Petition of Robert Dreyer request more benches at the bus stop on Main St. across from City Hall. # 6b CC September 15, 2009

Petition of Councilor Barbara G. Haller request the removal of sneakers hanging from the street lights in Sycamore St. near Beacon St. # 8i CC September 21, 2010

Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request the Committee on Public Service and Transportation explore the feasibility of the long term benefits in creating a Worcester municipal utility for electrical power generation and distribution. # 17g CC November 01, 2011

In Committee March 19, 2012 - Held In Committee April 11, 2012 - Held

Order of Councilor Paul P. Clancy Jr. request the City Council Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation explore the heaviest possible fines the city could issue against violators of the taxi and livery licensing. Further, request the committee with the City Solicitor and the Police Chief determine what other options are available to enforce payment of fines. # 20b CCDecember 15, 2009

In Committee March 19, 2012 - Held In Committee April 11, 2012 - Held

Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting report "Worcester Regional Airport Positioned to Take Off" # 13e CC June 08, 2010

In Committee March 19, 2012 - Held In Committee April 11, 2012 - Held

Transmitting informational communication relative to the transfer of the Worcester Regional Airport. # 4a CC June 01, 2010

In Committee March 19, 2012 - Held In Committee April 11, 2012 - Held

Transmitting informational communication relative to the use of Social Media for City Business. # 9.39B October 19, 2010

In Committee March 19, 2012 -Held In Committee April 11, 2012 - Held

Transmitting informational communication relative to CSX Terminal Expansion Project. # 10.39C CM August 10, 2010

In Committee March 19, 2012 - Held In Committee April 11, 2012 - Held

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Installation of CSX Rail Surveillance Cameras. # 10.4G CM August 14, 2012

Transmitting informational communication relative to a Status Report on the City's Street Light System. # 10.7A CM March 13, 2012

In Committee March 19, 2012 - Held In Committee April 11, 2012 - Held