CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 4:00 P.M. | Adjourned: 5:37 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 Etel Haxhiaj | | Councilor Thu Nguyen |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Donna M Colorio
Councilor Etel Haxhiaj
Councilor Thu Nguyen | | | | | Also: | Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Stephen Rolle
Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility Todd Kirrane
WPD Sergeant James Foley
Deputy City Clerk Stephen AJ Pottle, clerk | | | |
| 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.
Traffic and Parking Committee Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92893960051
Traffic and Parking Committee Zoom Phone Number: (929) 205 6099
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 January 18, 2023. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | |
| 3. | Handicap Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 3a. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Charlene Guinard request installation of a handicap parking space on the Chestnut St. side of 87 Pleasant St., north of Pleasant St. (Amended from installing in front of the location on June 22, 2022 and Amended from across from the location August 10, 2022).
# 9g CC May 3, 2022
In Committee June 22, 2022 - Held
In Committee August 10, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided a recommendation to file, as the space requested is in a permanent winter parking ban and DTM has not been able to contact the petitioner.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 3b. | Felix Osafo request installation of handicap parking space in front of 18 Plantation St.
# 8z CC September 20, 2022
In Committee October 19, 2022 - Held
In Committee November 30, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Corinne Karanja, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided a recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3c. | Maria Correa request installation of handicap parking space in front of 39 Perry Ave.
# 8g CC January 10, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the petitioner has not provided a handicap placard.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 3d. | Terryann Henry request installation of handicap parking space in front of 100 Plantation St. on the side of Darthmouth St.
# 8h CC January 10, 2023 | 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 to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3e. | Naiskys Hechavarria request removal of handicap parking space in front of 4 Doane St.
# 8j CC January 10, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Naiskys Hechavarria, 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 to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3f. | Deborah Pavlakos request installation of handicap parking space in front of 1 Berkmans St.
# 8k CC January 10, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the petitioner has yet to provide handicap placard.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to reconsider the item.
Reconsidered on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent)
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Platon Dimitriadis, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the handicap placard and 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 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 3g. | Muktar Yusuf on behalf of Ardo Abdi request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 24 New Vista Ln.
# 8n CC January 10, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Richard Menard, No resident given, spoke concerning the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who discussed the handicap parking space in front of 119 Chino Ave. with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3h. | Muktar Yusuf request removal of handicap parking space in front of 119 Chino Ave.
# 8o CC January 10, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as there is still usage of the handicap parking space.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
| 4. | Parking and Parking Meter Petitions | |
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| | | 4a. | Katherine Kenney request the time limitation on zoned parking spaces in the city be increased to four (4) hours.
# 8k CC August 9, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided a recommendation to file, as requested time limit is too broad and time limitations work best when they are context-sensitive, e.g., 2-hour limits are the most common time limit for retail areas and some areas are designated for shorter durations (15 or 30 minute, 1-hour) based on the needs of the adjacent commercial land uses.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 4b. | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of One (1) Hour Parking signage in front of 269 Lincoln St. (Amended from Fifteen (15) Minute Parking on June 22, 2022).
# 21m CC September 20, 2022
In Committee November 30, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Lorna Ellis, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who location of the parking pay station relative to the parking space with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the parking regulation ordinance for the area in the vicinity of 269 Lincoln St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed the feasibility of installation of paid parking signage with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 5a. | Michael Lapomardo request installation of No Parking Anytime signage at least 5 feet from the left side of the driveway of 21 Adams St., including marked up photo indicating where people are allowed to park.
# 9e Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Michael Lapomardo, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 5b. | Tulio Interiano et al. request installation of No Parking Anytime signage on both sides of parking lot entrance at 7 Camp St.
# 9f CC October 5, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve for a No Parking zone at the end of Armory St and extending 40 ft to the northeast on the southeasterly side of Armory St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 5c. | Delma Betancourt request installation of No Parking Within 5 Feet of Driveway signage at 35 Shelby St.
# 10n CC January 11, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as more discussion with the petitioner is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 5d. | Cassondra Sekula request installation of installation of No Parking Anytime signage in front of 38 King Philip Rd.
# 8q CC October 12, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the south side of King Philip Rd. is already ordained for No Parking.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Cassondra Sekula, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following two (2) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased traffic enforcement on King Philip Rd.; and 2) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install additional No Parking Anytime signage on King Philip Rd.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased traffic enforcement on King Philip Rd. | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install additional No Parking Anytime signage on King Philip Rd. | |
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| | | 5e. | Kathleen Dacri et al. request installation of No Parking Here to Corner signage 30' from stop signs on both sides of Papineau Ave. at the intersection of Papineau Ave. and Heard St.
# 8t CC October 12, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Kathleen Dacri, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided a recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 5f. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Matthew Atanian request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage on the west and south sides of Fairfield St. between May St. and Park Ave., in order to provide adequate street width for safe traffic circulation and emergency access.
# 8i CC November 15, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Joan O’Leary, Worcester resident, spoke concerning the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the proposed area of the street for the installation of the No Parking zone, challenges relative to traffic and on-street parking and missing street signage on Fairfield St. with Speaker #1 and Councilor Haxhiaj.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who discussed the importance of eliminating parking on one side of the street to allow for fire vehicles to access the street with Speaker #1 and the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed the side of the street where the no parking zone will be on with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 6a. | Diana Burns et al. request installation of bus stop at the corner of Chandler St. and Hadwen Rd.
# 9j CC September 29, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided a recommendation to file, as the WRTA has been contacted and will replace the missing sign.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
| 7. | Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions | |
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| | | 7a. | Alexandria Lainey request crosswalk be painted on Shattuck St. near the intersection of Uxbridge St.
# 8l CC January 10, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided a recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility complete ADA assessment of sidewalks in the vicinity of the intersection of Shattuck St. and Uxbridge St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility complete ADA assessment of sidewalks in the vicinity of the intersection of Shattuck St. and Uxbridge St. | |
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| | | 8a. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Charles Delannoy request installation of a stop sign, stop line, and “STOP” lettering at the intersection of Pineland Ave. and Hara St., in the vicinity of pole 13.
# 8b CC December 14, 2021
In Committee January 19, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided a recommendation file, as the requested location does not meet MUTCD warrants and is therefore not eligible for installation of a multiway stop.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following two (2) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility make existing stop sign at the intersection of Pineland Ave. and Hara St. more prominent and; 2) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a painted stop bar at the intersection of Pineland Ave. and Hara St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility make existing stop sign at the intersection of Pineland Ave. and Hara St. more prominent. | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a painted stop bar at the intersection of Pineland Ave. and Hara St. | |
| 9. | Traffic Control Signal Petitions | |
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| | | 9a. | Damaris Acevedo request installation of a green left arrow on the traffic light at the intersection of Mill St. and Chandler St.
# 7c CC January 18, 2022
In Committee April 27, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided a recommendation to file, as the traffic signal at this location has been upgraded to provide protected left turns for the major left turn movements (northbound left and eastbound left).
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 9b. | Councilor George J. Russell and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of John Fresolo request the timing for cars exiting Wall St. onto Grafton St. at the intersection's traffic signal be shortened to allow for Grafton St. traffic to move quicker.
# 7g CC January 25, 2022
In Committee April 27, 2022 - Held
In Committee May 18, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. John Fresolo, 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 traffic signal at this location was evaluated and timings were modified in December 2022.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
| 10. | Traffic Sign Petitions | |
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| | | 10a. | Steve Begley request installation of Not a Through Street signage on Orrison St.
# 9d CC September 20, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided a recommendation to file, as an order will be put in for the signage installation.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install Dead End signage on Orrison St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install Dead End signage on Orrison St. | |
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| | | 10b. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request speed limit signage be posted along Lake Ave. to advise motorists along the entire roadway.
# 8n CC October 25, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided a recommendation to file, as Lake Ave. is designated as a Thickly Settled area and has a 30 mph limit currently according to state statures
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility evaluate the placement of advisory speed signs on Lake Ave. and consolidate and update City Council as appropriate.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility evaluate the placement of advisory speed signs on Lake Ave. and consolidate and update City Council as appropriate. | |
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| | | 10c. | Paul Alony request the yield sign for cars making a right turn to Webster St. on Hope Ave. at the rotary at Webster St., Hope Ave. and N. Oxford St. be either replaced with a stop sign or relocated to ensure increased visibility for the drivers.
# 9h CC November 22, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Kathleen Alony, Auburn resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed the signage for the rotary with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the traffic challenges at the rotary and ways to address these challenges and provided the recommendation to file, as installation of Stop control at entrances to roundabouts is not permitted by the MUTCD.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 10d. | Kyle Cheung request installation of a commercial loading zone in front of 521 Main St.
# 10d CC December 6, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Kyle Cheung, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the possibility of creating a part-time loading zone and provided the recommendation to file, as DTM will be bringing forth a new ordinance for parking regulations on Main St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
| 11. | Communication of the City Manager | |
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| | | 11a. | Recommend adoption of a proposed ordinance to reconcile Chapter 13, Section 71, Schedule IV-B with lane markings revisions that have been installed to accommodate the recently constructed Blackstone River Bikeway extension along Francis J. McGrath Boulevard.
# 9.10A CM November 15, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided an overview of the item and provided a recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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