CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 4:24 P.M. | Adjourned: 6:33 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 Thu Nguyen, who participated remotely | | | | | Also: | Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Stephen Rolle
Assistant Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Todd Kirrane
WPD Sergeant James Foley
Principal Staff Assistant An Pham, 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 September 20, 2023. | 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 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
| 3. | Handicap Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 3a. | Ivette Navarro request installation of handicap parking space across from 31 Oxford St. (Amended July 19, 2023 and September 20, 2023)
# 8m CC November 9, 2021
In Committee July 19, 2023 - Held
In Committee September 20, 2023 - Held
| 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 3b. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Jonisha Deleon request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 29 Shamrock St.
# 8h CC June 13, 2023
In Committee July 19, 2023 - Held
In Committee September 20, 2023 - Held
| 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 3c. | Barbara Kelley request installation of handicap parking space in front of 23 Cheever St. (Amended September 20, 2023)
# 8mm CC August 22, 2023
In Committee September 20, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Ignatius Chang, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as more information is needed.
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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| | | 3d. | Henry Walley request installation of handicap parking space in front of 3 Richmond Ave.
# 10s CC September 12, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as a handicap placard is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 3e. | Pedro B. Toro request handicap parking space in front of 12 Wyman St. be relocated to across from 12 Wyman St.
# 10u CC September 12, 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 3f. | Carolin Cartagena request installation of a handicap parking space along the back parking lot side of 20 Lakeside Ave.
# 8e CC September 19, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Arlene Mazario, spoke on behalf of Carolin Cartagena, spoke in favor of the item
2. Richard Menard, no residence given, 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 recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed the timeline for installation of the handicap parking space and temporary actions to address parking challenges at the location with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 3g. | Todd Binns request removal of handicap parking space in front of 16 Louise St.
# 7b CC September 26, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who 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 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 3h. | Fanny Erazo de Acosta request installation of handicap parking space in front of 17 Jefferson St.
# 7c CC September 26, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Arlene Mazario, spoke on behalf of Fanny Erazo de Acosta, 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
| 4. | Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions | |
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| | | 4a. | Gianna Carlson request installation of crosswalk signage on both sides of the street in the vicinity of the crosswalk in front of 157 Mountain St. West.
# 9b CC February 14, 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 4b. | Gianna Carlson request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of the crosswalk in front of 157 Mountain St. West.
# 9d CC February 14, 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 4c. | Victoria DiMassa request installation of crosswalk signage ahead of the crosswalk at the intersection of Richmond Ave. and Audubon Rd. to alert motorists of the crosswalk.
# 8g CC March 28, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Victoria DiMassa, 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 5a. | Kathleen Toomey, on behalf of Marc Lefebvre, request installation of two (2) "No Parking Anytime" signs on each side of the curb cutout at 14 Portland St.
# 9i CC March 21, 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 5b. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Maloney Properties, Upsala Street Apartments and WPD Officer Sean Lovely request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage within ten (10) feet of the fire hydrant at 40 Upsala St., as well as the parking lot entrance to 36 Upsala St.
# 9j CC March 21, 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 5c. | Star McConnell et al. request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on the right side of Harding St. from Ashmont St. to Canton St.
# 9k CC March 21, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Mike Pickering, 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 requested action is already in-process.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 5d. | Maria Castillo request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage in the vicinity of the driveway of 8 Chapin St.
# 8i CC March 28, 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
| 6. | One and Two-Way Street Reconfiguration Petitions | |
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| | | 6a. | Sha-Asia Medina and Parlee Jones request King St. be made into a one way street in the southeast direction.
# 8f Tuesday, April 26, 2022
In Committee June 22, 2022 - Held
In Committee October 19, 2022 - Held
In Committee May 17, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided an overview of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers:
1. Sha-Asia Medina, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Melissa Madera, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who discussed the procedural motion to allow for one section of King St. be made one way with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed results from the speed studies done on King St. and the traffic challenges on the street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed proposed temporary solutions to address traffic challenges on King St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed the needs for signage to inform drivers of the change in street direction with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Sha-Asia Medina and Parlee Jones request King St. be made one-way westbound between Main St. and Queen St.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold As Amended on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 6b. | Andrew Jalil request Jackson St. be made a one-way street, flowing from Southbridge St. to Main St.
# 8a CC January 17, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve for the segment between Southbridge St. and Beacon St. to be made one-way.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
| 7. | Parking and Parking Meter Petitions | |
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| | | 7a. | Irving Espinosa et al. request various concerns relative to parking in the vicinity of 85-87 Harding St. be reviewed and addressed (see attached for said concerns).
# 9b CC April 5, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed results from traffic review of Harding St. and provided the recommendation to file, as the petition does not involve a request to change specific parking regulations.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility evaluate and update the signage at the intersection of Southbridge St., Hermon St. and Francis J. McGrath Blvd.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility evaluate and update the signage at the intersection of Southbridge St., Hermon St. and Francis J. McGrath Blvd. | |
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| | | 7b. | Bruna Alvarenga request installation of 30 minute parking zone in front of Queiroz Meat Market (11 Suffolk St.)
# 7b CC February 7, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve for installation of 30-minute parking zone from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 7c. | Joel Wallen, Associate Executive Director of Pernet Family Health Service, request installation of loading zone in front of 237 Millbury St.
# 8f CC February 28, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Elliot Smith, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as clarification of intent from the petitioner is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 7d. | Jimmy Kang request installation of 30 Minute Parking zone in front of 32-49 Pleasant St.
# 8d CC May 2, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as testimony from the petitioner is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
| 8. | Resident Permit Parking Items | |
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| | | 8a. | Jimmy Kang et al. request installation of residential permit parking from 35 Pleasant St. to 49 Pleasant St.
# 8o CC July 19, 2022
In Committee July 19, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the neighborhood is zoned BG-6 and is not a candidate for RPPs.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 8b. | Zaida Gomez request installation of resident permit parking on both sides of Edward St. from Laurel St. to Elliott St.
# 8i CC December 20, 2022
In Committee July 19, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Coucilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Carl Rellstab, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Angel Gomez, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided an overview of the traffic challenges on the street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed regulations relative to parking near and blocking driveways, and the traffic challenges on Edward St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Police Chief provide traffic enforcement on Edward St. from Laurel St. to Elliott St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as more information is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Police Chief provide traffic enforcement on Edward St. from Laurel St. to Elliott St. | |
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| | | 8c. | Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of Linda George request installation of resident permit parking in Piedmont St. from Austin St. to Pleasant St.
# 8c CC February 28, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as more information is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers:
1. Arthur Mooradian, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. Yvette Dyson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. Arlene Mazario, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
4. Frank Kartheiser, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 8d. | Maria Castillo request installation of residential parking on Chapin St. from Dorchester St. to South St.
# 8h CC March 28, 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 recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who discussed the number of public notices that were sent out to abutters on the street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held, as more feedback from residents on the street is needed.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 8e. | Manyana Alvarez request installation of residential parking on the east side of Beacon St. from Hermon St. to Sycamore St.
# 8j CC March 28, 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 no evidence of institutional impact on the street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 9a. | Julie Goering request installation of flashing red stop signs at all intersections on Clover St. including the intersection of Clover St. and Heard St.
# 8s CC October 12, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as DTM is investigating crash experience since installation of the 4-way stop at Clover St. and Heard St. and regulatory history for stop signs installed elsewhere on Clover St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 9b. | Luz Galarza request installation of two (2) stop signs on Oread St. at the intersection of Oread St. and Beacon St. in both directions
# 8e CC December 20, 2022
In Committee April 26, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Arlene Mazario, spoke on behalf of Heidi Gonzalez and Luz Galarza, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve for installation of stop signs on Beacon St. at the intersection of Oread St. and Beacon St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 9c. | Tara Berry et al. request installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Dorchester St. and Arthur St.
# 8e CC January 24, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as this is a repetitive petition that has been heard by the committee earlier in the year.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 9d. | Tara Berry et al. request installation of four-way stop sign at intersection of Dorchester St. and Arthur St.
# 8d CC January 31, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as this is a repetitive petition that has been heard by the committee earlier in the year.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
| 10. | Traffic Control Signal Petitions | |
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| | | 10a. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Leo Hoffman request installation of a traffic light at the intersection of North St. and Grove St.
# 7y CC March 17, 2020
In Committee June 17, 2020 - Held
In Committee June 16, 2021 - Held
In Committee December 15, 2021 - Held
In Committee February 9, 2022 - Held
In Committee April 26, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as location does not presently meet warrants for signal installation and DTM will monitor the intersection periodically.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
| 11. | Traffic Signs Petitions | |
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| | | 11a. | Robert Prytko request installation of "No U-Turn" signage at the intersection of Salisbury St. and Grove St.
# 8i CC February 28, 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 recognized the following speaker:
1. Robert Prytko, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 11b. | Leo Rossi request installation of "Go Slow" signage in vicinity of 365 Lake Ave.
# 7q CC May 23, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the requested signage is non-compliant with MUTCD and cannot be installed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 11c. | Councilor George J. Russell request installation of a “Dead End No Warehouse Access” sign on Grafton St. at beginning of Pine Hill Rd.
# 8i CC June 13, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve for installation of “Not a Through Street” signage.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval to install "Not A Through Street" signage on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent)
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| | | 11d. | Kristen Milliken request installation of speed limit signage on Moreland St. in the vicinity of Brook Hill Dr.
# 8e CC June 20, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Joyce Monte-Greenberg, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Kristen Milliken, 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 Moreland St. is covered by the statutory speed and speed limit signage is not legally allowed to be installed on the street and DTM is also working with the District Councilors on new and existing residential speed hump and traffic calming requests for spring implementation.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed the location of the crosswalk on Moreland St. in the vicinity of Brook Hill Dr.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following two (2) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility revaluate the existing crosswalk on Moreland St. and 2) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install “Thickly Settled” signage on Moreland St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility reevaluate the existing crosswalk on Moreland St. | |
| 12. | Turn Prohibition Petitions | |
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| | | 12a. | Mark Borenstein request installation of signage indicating no right turns from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. (Monday through Friday) at: 1) the northwesterly corner of Parkton Ave. and Grove St., 2) the northwesterly corner of Lansing Ave. and Grove St., 3) the northwesterly corner of Chester St. and Grove St., and 4) the northwesterly corner of Chester St. and Holden St.
# 9f CC September 29, 2022
In Committee June 21, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as there is an on-going comprehensive study at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 12b. | Mark Borenstein request installation of signage indicating no left turns from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM (Monday through Friday) at: 1) the northeaster corner of Barry Rd. and Salisbury St., 2) the northeasterly corner of Spring Valley Rd. and Salisbury St., and 3) the northeasterly corner of Lynnwood Ln. and Salisbury St.
# 9g Thursday, September 29, 2022
In Committee June 21, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as there is an on-going comprehensive study at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 13a. | Petition of Mark Andrews request traffic safety improvements be made at the intersection of Moreland St., Carter Rd. and Brigham Rd., including the installation of traffic signals, signage indicating right of way or cautioning drivers that traffic may be crossing in front of them, a stop sign for vehicles approaching the intersection from the upper part of Moreland St. or flashing warning lights indicating traffic may be crossing.
# 8i CC May 25, 2021
In Committee September 30, 2021 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve for installation of All-Way Stop control and related lane marking improvements.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Mark Andrews, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review the area in the vicinity of the intersection of Moreland St., Carter Rd. and Brigham Rd. and ensure that there is no overgrowth in said area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval of All-Way Stop control and related lane marking improvements on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review the area in the vicinity of the intersection of Moreland St., Carter Rd. and Brigham Rd. and ensure that there is no overgrowth in said area. | |
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| | | 13b. | Petition of Roxas Joshua Angell-Clune request installation of advisory signage and repainting of road lines at the intersection of Francis J. McGrath Blvd. and Southbridge St. to correct merging and minor collision issues.
# 8a CC May 2, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the city recently worked with MassDOT to adjust signing and lane markings at this location and DTM will continue to monitor and make further adjustments if needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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| | | 13c. | Petition of Christina Graziano, Esq., on behalf of Assumption University, request improvements be made to the two (2) sidewalks on Salisbury St. connecting to Assumption University, including but not limited to the repainting of said crosswalks and installation of pedestrian warning devices.
# 8n CC July 18, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve for installation of MUTCD compliant Pedestrian Crossing signage at the easterly crosswalk and removal of the westerly crosswalk.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval of installation of MUTCD compliant Pedestrian Crossing signage at the easterly crosswalk and removal of the westerly crosswalk on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
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