CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, April 15, 2020 | Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber | Convened: 5:30 P.M. | Adjourned: 7:31 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 Sean M Rose | | Councilor Morris A Bergman |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Donna M. Colorio
Councilor Sean M. Rose
Councilor Morris A. Bergman
| | | | | Also: | DPWP Director of Engineering Mark Elbag
DPWP Assistant Engineer Michael Murphy
Senior Transportation Planner Brian Pigeon
Worcester Police Department Lieutenant Timothy Walsh
Assistant City Clerk Stephen A.J. Pottle, clerk | | | |
| 1. | Approval of the Minutes | |
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| | | 1a. | Order - That the City Council Standing Committee of Traffic and Parking hereby approves the minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee meeting of March 18, 2020. | 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 3 Yeas and 0 Nays. | |
| 2. | Handicap Parking Space Petitions | |
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| | | 2a. | Linda Kareem request installation of handicap parking space in front of 118 Coburn Ave.
# 7e CC January 14, 2020
In Committee March 18, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be held.
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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| | | 2b. | Fakhri Khayoon request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 30 Lakeside Ave.
# 8a CC January 21, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Peter Proulx, Worcester Housing Authority representative, spoke in opposition to the item, as there are two existing handicap parking spaces in front of the property
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be filed, as there are two existing handicap parking space in front of 30 Lakeside Ave.
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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| | | 2c. | Iris Estrada request removal of a handicap parking space in front of 7 Irene St.
# 7c CC January 28, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Iris Estrada, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be approved.
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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| | | 2d. | Iris Estrada request relocation of the handicap parking space in front of 53 Upsala St.
# 7d CC January 28, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Iris Estrada, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be approved.
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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| | | 2e. | Lois Giguere request removal of a handicap parking space in front of 51 Perry Ave.
# 7e CC January 28, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Marilee (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke against the item, as she uses the parking space for her handicap daughter
2. Lois Giguere, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be held.
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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| | | 2f. | Loan Pham request removal of handicap parking space in the vicinity of 31 Stanton St.
# 6g CC February 11, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be placed on file.
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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| | | 2g. | Carol Allen request removal of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 86 Lakewood St.
# 7j CC February 25, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be approved.
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 | |
| 3. | Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions | |
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| | | 3a. | Councilor Sean M. Rose request all the crosswalk on Country Club Blvd. be repainted.
# 8w CC October 15, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be approved.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who thanked the administration for their recommendation.
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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| | | 3b. | Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of Eric Cruze request installation of a crosswalk across Pleasant St. at West St.
# 8i CC December 10, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Eric Cruze, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item due to the busy intersection with a high population of people crossing those streets daily.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be placed on file, as there was already a crosswalk in the intersection.
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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| | | 4a. | Mayor Joseph M. Petty request installation of traffic calming measures on Heard St.
# 8i CC November 12, 2019
In Committee February 12, 2020 - Held
In Committee March 18, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be filed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Worcester Police Department Lieutenant, who spoke in regard to enforcement occurring at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized both Councilor Bergman and Councilor Rose, who both spoke to the work being done in the area to make the roads safer.
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 | |
| 5. | One-Way Street Petitions | |
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| | | 5a. | Maria Castillo request South St., from Shannon St. to Providence St., be made a one-way street.
# 8j CC October 15, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be placed on file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Worcester Police Department Lieutenant, who spoke to school safety plans that should occur in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized both Councilor Bergman and Councilor Rose, who spoke to wanting input from the Worcester Police Department prior to changing the makeup of the street.
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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| | | 5b. | Sean Kelley request Merchant St. from Main St. to Apricot St. be made a one-way street.
# 7i CC October 22, 2019
In Committee March 18, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Stephen Gervais, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of reversing the direction of the petition
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be placed on file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio spoke to including the area as part of the South High School traffic assessment.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Worcester Police Department Lieutenant, who agreed that the area should be further assessed with South High School.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who put forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased speed enforcement on Merchant St. from Main St. to Apricot St.
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 | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased speed enforcement on Merchant St. from Main St. to Apricot St. | |
| 6. | Parking and Parking Meter Petitions | |
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| | | 6a. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson and Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request the four (4) parking meters on Thomas St. be removed, with the “No Parking Reserved for Police Vehicles 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday” be extended to take its place.
# 7p CC October 2, 2018
In Committee February 12, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be approved.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke to holding the item for input from the Courthouse Clerk.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who spoke to agreeing with the recommendation of Traffic Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Worcester Police Department Lieutenant, who attested to the difficulty of parking in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to hold the item.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 6b. | Dominic Ngo request installation of "30 Minute Parking" in front of 1 Winter St., which would replace the "15 Minute Parking" regulation.
# 7r CC March 17, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be approved.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio raised questions as to the usefulness of “15 Minute Parking Zones.”
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 | |
| 7. | Resident Permit Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 7a. | Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Robert Goddard request installation of resident permit parking in South Harlem St.
# 8u CC October 15, 2019
In Committee March 18, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Lynne Stewart, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be placed on file, as there are no institutional effects in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio spoke to reviewing the area and agreeing with the recommendation.
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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| | | 7b. | Rafael Pena request resident permit parking on Astrid Ave. be extended to include 5 Astrid Ave.
# 8n CC October 15, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be placed on file, as resident permit parking was previously approved at the location.
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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| | | 7c. | Olsi Gjinko request removal of resident permit parking in Shirley St. from Florence St. to Park Ave.
# 8k CC November 12, 2019
In Committee December 11, 2019 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Sharon (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. Lucinda (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
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 | |
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| | | 7d. | Tim Loew and Ken Cameron on behalf of Becker College request to amend the Resident Permit Parking on the entire odd side of Roxbury St., from the corner of William St. to Highland St., from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
# 8f CC November 19, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Cheryl LaFortune, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item due to fear of lack of parking for residents
2. Linda Leber, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Director of Engineering, who did not provide a recommendation, but stated the administration would support whatever was best for residents in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke to difficulty with enforcement if the petition were approved.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who wished to keep the regulations the way they were.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Worcester Police Department Lieutenant, who spoke to the difficulty with enforcement if the petition were approved.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to place the item on file.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 8a. | State Representative Daniel Donahue on behalf of Julia Mahoney request installation of children advisory signage in Adelle Circuit.
# 8s CC October 15, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be placed on file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who asked whether the petitioner was notified for the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant City Clerk, who confirmed the petitioner was notified.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who moved to hold the item for an opportunity to speak with the State Representative and petitioner due to difficulty of notifying individuals during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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 | |
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| | | 8b. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a "Blind Driveway" sign at the intersection of Ansonia Rd. and Dominion Rd.
# 7q CC July 17, 2018
In Committee March 11, 2020 - Held
In Committee March 18, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be placed on file.
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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| | | 9a. | Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of the parents of the PTO at Woodland Academy request installation of a three-way stop sign at the corner of Claremont St. and Woodland St.
# 13c CC March 12, 2019
In Committee April 10, 2019 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be placed on file, as the location does not meet the warrants for a stop sign.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio spoke to a need making sure the school’s neighborhood received a full evaluation, which Councilor Bergman agreed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Worcester Police Department Lieutenant, who spoke to previous assessments occurring at the school.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio put forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Police Chief work with the principal of Woodland Academy to determine any additional traffic needs in the vicinity of the school.
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 | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Police Chief work with the principal of Woodland Academy to determine any additional traffic needs in the vicinity of the school. | |
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| | | 9b. | Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of the parents of the PTO at Woodland Academy request installation of a four-way stop sign at the corners of Oberlin St. and Woodland St.
# 13b CC March 12, 2019
In Committee April 10, 2019 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be placed on file, as the location does not meet the warrants for a stop sign.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Worcester Police Department Lieutenant, who was agreeable to filing the item.
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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| | | 9c. | Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request installation of a stop sign at the corner of Amherst St. where it intersects with Vassar St. and Intervale Rd.
# 8o CC October 15, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Traffic Engineering, who recommended the petition be filed, as there was already an existing four-way stop at the intersection.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke to reviewing the location further, as there may be potential for accidents at the intersection.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who spoke to very little traffic volume in the area.
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 | |
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| | | 9d. | Walter Shea request installation of a stop sign on both sides of Institute Rd. at the corner of Wachusett St.
# 8h CC September 24, 2019
In Committee March 11, 2020 - Held
In Committee March 18, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Walter Shea, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be placed on file, as the location does not meet warrants for a multi-way stop.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman and Councilor Rose, who both spoke to agreeing with the petitioner.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Worcester Police Department Lieutenant, who was not opposed to the installation of a multi-way stop.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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