CITY OF WORCESTER

Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:30 P.M.

Adjourned: 6:47 PM


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

www.worcesterma.gov

 

Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Chairperson Tony Economou
Councilor Frederick C Rushton
Councilor Kathleen M Toomey
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


Present Were:Chairperson Councilor Tony Economou Councilor Frederick C Rushton Councilor Kathleen M Toomey
 
Also:DWPW Director of Traffic Engineering Joseph Borbone DPWP Traffic Engineering Division Staff Person James Pacenka WPD Sergeant John Fallavolita City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk
 
1.

Hearings - Handicap Parking Petitions

1a.

Barry Maloney, President Worcester State University request installation of handicap parking space on either Chandler St. or Hamill Rd. in the vicinity of Temple Emanuel. # 9y CC September 04, 2012

In Committee September 26, 2012 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Leave to Withdraw

1b.

Paul Mirow request the installation of a handicap parking space in front of 12 Jackson St. # 7m CC October 02, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval

1c.

Robert Rousseau Jr. request installation of handicap parking space in front of 4 Doane St. # 8g CC October 09, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval

1d.

State Representative John Fresolo on behalf of David Johnson request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 1 West Upsala St. # 8f CC October 09, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval

1e.

Karen Bird request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 4 Chelsea St. # 7b CC October 16, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1f.

Julie Nicolazzo request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 14 Suffield St. # 7d CC October 23, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval

1g.

Quynh Do request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 15 Stoneland Rd. # 7e CC October 23, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval

1h.

Alfredo DiMauro, Jr. on behalf of Worcester Polytechnic Institute request installation of a handicap parking space near walkway to entrance of 37 Lee St. # 7d CC October 16, 2012

Attachments

Recommend File

2.

Hearings - Parking Petitions

2a.

Alfredo DiMauro, Jr. on behalf of Worcester Polytechnic Institute request to rescind the prohibition of parking along the southern side of Institute Rd. along the property known as 37 Lee St. # 7e CC October 16, 2012

Attachments

Recommend File

2b.

Alfredo DiMauro, Jr. on behalf of Worcester Polytechnic Institute request to rescind the prohibition of parking along the east side of Lee St. in vicinity of property known as 37 Lee St. # 7c CC October 16, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval to rescind No Parking & install handicap parking

2c.

Attorney Stephen Madaus on behalf of Worcester Polytechnic Institute request to prohibit parking along the eastern side of Boynton St. from Salisbury St. to Institute Rd. # 9f CC October 30, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Hold

2d.

Alfredo DiMauro, Jr. on behalf of Worcester Polytechnic Institute request to prohibit parking along both sides of Washburn Way between Prescott St. and Garden St. # 9d CC November 13, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval

2e.

Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request to install “No Parking” on west side of Adams Street near corner with Belmont Street. # 16c CC January 24, 2012

In Committee February 29, 2012 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Approval as amended to install No Parking on the west side of Adams Street from the corner of Belmont Street southerly to the first driveway

Chairman's Orders

Request Police Chief conduct enforcement of corner clearances at the intersection of Belmont and Adams Streets.

2f.

Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of the Fritz Family request “One Hour Parking” signs in front of the residential homes in Millbury Street be removed. # 19r CC May 01, 2012

Attachments

Recommend File (See Item #2i )

2g.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Lincoln Village residents request installation of a "No Parking" zone on the south side of Pleasant Valley Dr. in front of building #20 from the mailboxes easterly a distance of approximately 75 yards. # 9n CC March 13, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval

2h.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Lincoln Village residents request installation of a "No Parking" zone on the north side of Pleasant Valley Dr. from the Lincoln Village Office westerly to building #21, a distance of approximately 75 yards. # 9m CC March 13, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval (Replace Missing Sign for Existing No Parking Zone)

2i.

Sheilah Dooley, Executive Director Pernet Family Health, request "One Hour Parking Only" signs be removed between the intersection of Millbury St. and Seymour St. and the intersection of Millbury St. and Canton St. # 7h CC May 01, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval as amended to remove the One Hour Parking restriction in both sides of Millbury Street from the corner of Canton Street northerly to Seymour Street.

3.

Hearing - Resident Permit Parking Petition

3a.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Derek Lundstrom request removal of the resident permit parking be removed in East Central St. from Ford St. to Eastern Ave. # 12d CC October 16, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Deny

4.

Miscellaneous Petitions

4a.

Alfred DiMauro, Jr. on behalf of Worcester Polytechnic Institute request a designated bus stop area in Washburn Way adjacent to the parking garage for WPI's shuttle bus service. # 9e CC November 13, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval

4b.

Mark Binnall request the installation of three (3) new bus stops on Southbridge St. # 9o CC August 14, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval to install one bus stop on the east side of Southbridge St. at Auburn Town Line

Chairman's Orders

Request City Manager request the Worcester Regional Transit Authority to repost the missing bus stop signs in Southbridge Street between the Auburn Town Line and Malvern Road.

4c.

Jeffrey Jenkins request a bus stop be installed at the corner of Perkins St. and Lincoln St. # 7f CC October 23, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Hold

4d.

Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of Neighborhood Residents request a crosswalk be installed at the intersection of Hadwen Rd. & South Flagg St. # 7o CC October 02, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval

4e.

Councilor William J. Eddy request to install a pedestrian crossing sign for the crosswalk at Moore Ave. and Pleasant St. # 14n CC October 09, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval

4f.

Councilor George J. Russell request installation of cautionary children signs in Dorchester St. in the vicinity of East Middle School and playground. # 17n CC October 02, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Approval

Chairman's Orders

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review the traffic flow in Grafton Street inbound at the approach to I-290 and recommend enhancements, including additional lane markings and signage that will alleviate congestion.