CITY OF WORCESTER

Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:37 P.M.

Adjourned: 7:06 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

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Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Santa Mercado request installation of handicap parking space in front of 1 Spaulding St. # 8n CC January 07, 2015

Anna Quinones request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 8 Lakeside Ave. # 11e CC December 09, 2014

Michelle Carreau on behalf of James Carreau request a handicap curb cut be installed in front of 3 Wyola Dr. # 11f CC December 09, 2014

Yvette Swears request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 59 Cutler St. # 11g CC December 09, 2014

Yvette Swears request the handicap parking space in front of 29 Barclay St. be removed. # 11h CC December 09, 2014

Lloyd Keddy, Jr. request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 11 Moen St. # 8g CC November 25, 2014

Hong Kim Vo request missing handicap parking space signs in front of 5 Plane St. be replaced. # 8i CC November 25, 2014

Councilor Frederick C. Rushton on behalf of Yansen Perez request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 103 Endicott St. # 16f CC November 25, 2014

Kimberly Etre request handicap parking space in front of 14 Dartmouth St. be removed. # 9s CC November 18, 2014

Scott Ricker request Traffic Engineer look into ADA compliancy of a granite bench in the vicinity of a handicap parking space adjacent to 1 Mercantile St. # 7u CC April 29, 2014

In Committee January 28, 2015 - Held

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Barbara Clifford request four-way stop sign at the intersection of West Chester St. and Barrett Ave., in the interest of public safety. # 26t CC September 16, 2014

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Al Toney request installation of a stop sign in Idalla Rd. at Dixfield Rd. # 21n CC August 19, 2014

Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request installation of a stop sign at the corner of Wigwam Avenue where it intersects with Frank Street. # 7h CC May 13, 2014

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Mesfin Beshir request installation of four-way stop signs at Vale and Acton Streets in the interest of public safety, as evidenced by multiple recent accidents at this intersection. # 7n CC April 29, 2014

Melissa Ingerson request the installation of a three way stop sign or traffic signal that doesn't flash at the corner of Elm and Sever St. # 11l CC January 07, 2014

Councilor Michael C. Germain on behalf of Anna Leseman request the installation of four-way Stop Signs at the intersection of Acton Street and Vale Street. # 7o CC November 12, 2013

Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of a 4-way stop at the corner of Hammond St. and Beacon St. # 17m CC October 29, 2013

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of David LeBoeuf request the installation of stop signs on Blackstone River Rd. at Whipple St. in the interest of public safety. # 7q CC October 22, 2013

Councilor Sarai Rivera request the installation of a 4 way Stop at Beacon St. and Hammond St. # 18g CC October 01, 2013

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf Michael Desrosiers request installation of a 4-way Stop at Bay State Rd. and Squantum St. in the interest of public safety. # 13i CC September 24, 2013

Susan Nest, et al request to add two stop signs at the intersection of Summerhill Ave. and Leeds St. to create a 4-way stop. # 9k CC August 20, 2013

Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request installation of a 4-way stop in vicinity of the Lakeview School # 9cc CC August 20, 2013

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Michelle Bouffard & Jennifer Pare request the installation of a stop sign facing both ways in Acton St. at the intersection with Gambier Ave. # 9i CC July 16, 2013

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Michelle Bouffard & Jennifer Pare request the installation of a stop sign facing both ways in Acton St. at the intersection with Ashwood St. # 9j CC July 16, 2013

Marie Cancelli et al request the intersection of Dorothy Ave. and Hillcroft Ave. be made a 4 way stop. # 7k CC February 26, 2013

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Kathy Rouleau request installation of a “4-Way” Stop Sign at the intersection of Summerhill Ave. and Leeds St. # 14m CC June 26, 2012

David Becker request a four-way Stop be installed at the intersection of Acton and Houghton Sts. # 8q CC April 24, 2012

Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to a Proposed Valet Parking Ordinance as Requested by City Council. # 10.20D CM July 20, 2010

In Committee October 18, 2010 - Held

Order of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith - Request City Manager re-install previously approved passenger zone signs on Commercial Street that were used as a Valet Parking area. # 17a CC July 20, 2010

In Committee October 18, 2010 - Held

Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith on behalf of Jonathan Koop, President of S & K Valet, in the interest of public safety, request the installation of passenger zones for drop-off and pick-up of passengers at the following business locations from 5pm-2am. (In Commercial St. in front of One Exchange Place, in front of 166 Shrewsbury St., in front of 82 Winter St., and in front of 50 Front St. and the recommendation to adopt the accompanying four (4) Orders). # 18b CC July 20, 2010

In Committee October 18, 2010 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication regarding Valet Parking. # 9a CM March 09, 2010

In Committee March 29, 2010 - Held In Committee October 18, 2010 - Held

Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request to reverse the winter parking ban on Newbury St. # 13k CC January 20, 2015

Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Elizabeth St. John request installation of speed humps in Sussex Lane. # 17m CC April 01, 2014

Petition of Thomas Quinn request installation of No Parking during the winter on the odd side of Sierra St. # 7a CC October 28, 2014

In Committee January 28, 2015 - Held

Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of Abdur Rahim request bus stop in front of 214 Chandler St. be removed and relocated to in front of 204 Chandler St. (Amended in Committee January 28, 2015). # 18d CC October 21, 2014

In Committee January 28, 2015 - Held

Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Ron Silver request a "Left Turn On Green Arrow" light be erected at the intersection of Pleasant St. and Chestnut St. and in addition request when the green arrow going straight is illuminated there should be a "No Left Turn On Red Arrow" underneath and it will turn green when permissible. # 22l CC December 17, 2013

Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request installation of a red blinking light at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Tyson Road due to recent increases in vehicle accidents and in the interest of public safety. # 20z CC April 02, 2013

Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf James McKeag request elimination of the westerly crosswalk at the intersection of Beacon and Madison Streets. # 7n CC February 26, 2013

In Committee May 29, 2013 - Held

Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James McKeag request a "Watch for Pedestrians" sign be installed at the crosswalk at Main and Federal Streets on the Main St. side heading northerly. # 7t CC February 26, 2013

In Committee May 29, 2013 - Held

Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James McKeag request the traffic signals at Austin and High Streets and Austin and Main Streets be better synchronized to alleviate traffic back-up. # 7q CC February 26, 2013

Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Cathy Logan request enforcement of the truck restriction in Drummond Avenue. # 7aa CC April 29, 2014

Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey, Councilor Philip P. Palmieri and Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of residents of Plumley Village request a study and proposal to address the following concerns regarding the impending impact of construction on the Belmont St. Bridge: 1) repaint crosswalks; 2) request additional signage for safety at the crossing for residents, pedestrians and children; and 3) investigate the possibility of a raised crosswalk with flashing lights on Laurel St. given the volume of traffic already existing. # 13h CC March 12, 2013

Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James McKeag request parking enforcement to stop double parking along northerly side of Skymark Tower, 600 Main St. # 7r CC February 26, 2013

Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James McKeag request speed enforcement in Oxford St. from Austin St. to Pleasant St. # 7s CC February 26, 2013

Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James McKeag request a solid line be added to the intersection of Austin and Irving Streets as you take a left turn and further request "stay in lane" signage be added as well. # 7o CC February 26, 2013

Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of James McKeag request a "No Right Turn" sign be added across from the exit of the parking garage of the Chestnut Place Building Visitor Garage Exit. # 7p CC February 26, 2013

Order Councilor Joffrey Smith on behalf of Mass Veterans Inc on Grove Street, request the City Council Standing Committee on Traffic & Parking work with the city administration to make some traffic recommendations in the vicinity of their Grove Street location to improve the public safety both for vehicles and pedestrians as well as the users of the Veterans Shelter. # 13n CC January 26, 2010

In Committee March 1, 2010 - Held In Committee March 29, 2010 - Held In Committee October 18, 2010 - Held

Order of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith, Councilor William J. Eddy, Councilor Joseph M. Petty, Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request City Manager enforce speed regulation in Flagg St. from Richmond Ave. to Pleasant St. - Order adopted # 26u CC September 09, 2008

In Committee October 6, 2008 - Held In Committee October 20, 2008 - Held

Order of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith, Councilor William J. Eddy, Councilor Joseph M. Petty, Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request City Manager provide City Council with a detailed traffic study that includes accident history, speed enforcement history, the number of cars traveling the road, etc. for Flagg St. from Richmond Ave. to Pleasant St. - Order adopted # 26v CC September 09, 2008

In Committee October 6, 2008 - Held In Committee October 20, 2008 - Held

Order of Councilor Joffrey A. Smith, Councilor William J. Eddy, Councilor Joseph M. Petty, Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Frederick C. Rushton request City Manager provide City Council with engineering reports that have been done, past and present, for Flagg St. from Richmond Ave. to Pleasant St. - Order adopted # 26w CC September 09, 2008

In Committee October 6, 2008 - Held In Committee October 20, 2008 - Held

Petition of Stephanie Harris request to amend Resident Permit Parking Ordinance Chapter 13 Section 40 (o) of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 so that temporary parking permits can be issued to state agencies such as DCF (Department of Children & Families). # 7e CC November 15, 2011

In Committee May 29, 2013 - Held

Petition of Nichole Panagiotou request to install Stop Signs at the intersection of Hadwen Rd. and Havelock Rd. making this intersection a 4 Way Stop. # 7d CC December 15, 2009

In Committee January 28, 2010 - Held

Petition of Rosa Mendez request Alpine St. be made one way. # 8e CC October 11, 2011

Petition of Sidney Dorfman request Dean St. be converted to a one-way street in a southerly direction and that Boynton St. be converted to a one-way street in a northerly direction. # 8d CC October 11, 2011

Order of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey, Councilor Joseph M. Petty and Councilor Michael J. Germain - Request the Standing Committee on Traffic & Parking seek to establish appropriate signage or timing at intersections where pedestrian lights don't stop right turning traffic. # 11a CC September 27, 2011

Petition of Sean Smirnov request Derby St. be made a one-way street between South Stowell St. and Houghton St. # 11r CC September 06, 2011

In Committee February 29, 2012 - Held

Petition of Ralph Cobb request "Right Lane Right Turn Only" in Mountain St. East westbound from Burncoat St. to West Boylston St. # 9c CC June 28, 2011

Petition of Alexander Lagadinos request the parking ban on Federal St. be changed from a Permanent to a Declared ban. # 7e CC January 04, 2011

In Committee March 14, 2011 - Held In Committee March 27, 2013 - Held

Petition of Rita Zeffert request City Council adjust the speed limit from 30 mph to 40 mph on Route 122, Pleasant St. between the Paxton line and Chandler St. # 7l CC June 01, 2010

Petition of Nicole Apostola request that there be a moratorium on street sign replacement in the city until there is a consistent street sign design template for all city streets and all signs meet MUTCD/MassDOT guidelines. # 7m CC February 23, 2010

Petition of Kathryn Keegan request permanent parking ban on Federal St. to be changed to a declared parking ban. # 6g CC January 26, 2010

In Committee March 1, 2010 - Held In Committee March 27, 2013 - Held

Petition of Robert Tedesco request resident permit parking on Federal St. # 7e CC September 22, 2009

In Committee December 16, 2009 - Held In Committee March 27, 2013 - Held

Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of residents of Boyce St. request “No Trucks Allowed” signs be posted on the Auburn Line of Boyce St. # 11o CC June 02, 2009

In Committee December 16, 2009 - Held

Petition of Anthony Petrone request installation of Resident Sticker Parking in Risso Court across from #3 and #5 Risso Court. # 6h CC April 28, 2009

In Committee June 1, 2009 - Held In Committee August 18, 2009 - Held

Petition of Councilor William J. Eddy on behalf of residents of Wamsutta Ave and May St. request to install a “No Right Turn between 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 PM” in May St. at Wamsutta Ave. # 14h CC January 13, 2009

Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Alexander Luckner request resident permit parking in Portland St. side of 50 Franklin St: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance for resident permit parking in Portland St. side of 50 Franklin St. from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. # 15j CC October 14, 2008

In City Council October 14, 2008 # 15j CC - Recommitted to Traffic & Parking Committee In Committee February 25, 2008 - Held In Committee March 1, 2010 - Held In Committee March 27, 2013 - Held In Committee March 1, 2010 Recommend Hold In Committee March 27, 2013 Recommend Hold

Chairman's Order from the Committee on Public Works - Request the Standing Committee on Traffic & Parking review Harding Street between Franklin St. and Harrison Street with a view toward requesting that it be converted to a two-way street with the caveat that there be no removal of on-street parking spaces. # 9c CC April 08, 2008

In Committee June 16, 2008 - Held to be First Item of Business at their next Committee meeting In Committee August 11, 2008 - Held In Committee November 17, 2010 - Held

Order of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey - Request the City Council's Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking invite the creator of www.parkingban.org/ to come to a future committee meeting to talk about his/her website and the public service that it provides. # 9q CC February 27, 2007

In Committee June 18, 2007 - Held

Petition of Elder Jerod Hartley and Elder Steve Douglas of the Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 67 Chester St. request to have church signs posted in the following locations: at the intersection of Grove St. and West Boylston St., Grove St. north and south before Parkton St., the intersection of Grove St. and Holden St., the intersection of Park Ave. and Salisbury St., the intersection of Salisbury St. and Forest St., the Shore Drive exit ramp, and the intersection of Shore Dr. and Holden St. #51 CC October 25, 2005

In Committee April 26, 2006 - Held In Committee May 29, 2013 - Held

Petition of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request that Lake Ave. North and Natural History Rd. be made one-way streets. #44 CC September 9, 2003

In Committee June 16, 2004 for Discussion Purposes Only - Held In Committee September 13, 2005 for Discussion Purposes Only - Held

Order of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes and Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. - Request Administration report on revenues, transfers, expenditures & reserves, specifying monies spent on salaries, repairs & capital improvements of the Off-Street Parking Board & to request that the Board meet with the City Council Standing Committee on Traffic & Parking. #39 CC March 25, 2003

In City Council March 25, 2003 #39 CC Order Adopted. In Committee for Informational Purposes Only

Petition of Scott Babbitt request City Council adopt a Handicap Parking Monitor Program. This program would allow local law enforcement agencies to recruit, select, train and deploy volunteers to write citations for vehicles illegally parked in spaces designated by law for the handicapped. Handicap Parking Monitors would work directly for assistant volunteer site supervisors assigned to various area commands. Minimum requirements: 1) at least 21 years of age, 2) possess a valid MA drivers license or MA ID card and 3) meet any other requirements that might be established by the appropriate law enforcement agency. #10 CC May 21, 2002

In Committee August 13, 2002 - Held In Committee January 11, 2005 - Held In Committee September 26, 2012 - Held