CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 4:07 P.M. | Adjourned: 6:53 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 Khrystian E King | | Councilor Thu Nguyen |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Donna M. Colorio
Councilor Khrystian E. King
Councilor Morris A. Bergman | | | | | Also: | Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Stephen Rolle
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.
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| 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 February 28, 2024. | 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. | Barbara Kelley request installation of a handicap parking space on the even side of Cheever St. adjacent to 11 Woodward St. (Amended September 20, 2023, November 15, 2023 and February 28, 2024)
# 8mm CC August 22, 2023
In Committee September 20, 2023 - Held
In Committee October 18, 2023 - Held
In Committee November 15, 2023 - Held
In Committee December 13, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Barbara Kelley, 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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| | | 3b. | Scott Stankus request installation of a handicap parking space on Esther St. adjacent to 54 Upsala St. and removal of the same space from the existing Residential Permit Zone at that location. (Amended February 28, 2024)
# 8e CC November 21, 2023
In Committee February 28, 2024 - 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 to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3c. | Yaritza Guerrero request installation of handicap parking space in front of 111 Fairfield St.
# 10k CC December 5, 2023
In Committee February 28, 2024
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as a handicap placard needs to be provided.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 3d. | Maria Martinez request installation of a handicap parking space on New Vista Ln. in the vicinity of 173 Tacoma St. (Amended February 28, 2024)
# 9m CC January 9, 2024
In Committee February 28, 2024
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve, pending handicap placard.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval Pending Handicap Placard | |
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| | | 3e. | Arnaldo Negron Rios request installation of handicap parking space in front of 137 Endicott St. (Amended February 28, 2024)
# 8p CC January 16, 2024
In Committee February 28, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Arnaldo Negron Rios, 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. | Patricia Losapio request installation of handicap parking sign at 80 Stanton St. on the Vinson St. side in front of gate 3.
# 9f CC February 13, 2024 | 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 to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 4a. | Cheryl Noel and Carlo Fenuccio request installation of speed humps on Indiana St.
# 9g CC January 9, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Cheryl Noel, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Carlo Fenuccio, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed whether the presence of sidewalks on a street is a prioritization factor for street humps selections with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the history of and the process concerning the Speed Humps Program.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 4b. | Joseph Zwirblia request installation of speed humps on Fourth St.
# 9j CC January 9, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognize the following speaker:
1. Joseph Zwirblia, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Greg Degermajian, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the process concerning the Speed Humps program with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who discussed the history concerning petition for stop sign at the intersection of Fourth St. and Mill St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 5a. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Wendy Mancini request installation of an additional bus stop on Blithewood Ave. at the end of Weatherstone Dr., coming from both directions.
# 10k 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 new bus stop on the south side of Blythewood Ave., east of Weatherstone Dr.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed whether there is a sidewalk on Blythewood Ave. at the proposed bus stop location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 5b. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. request the bus stop in front of Spectrum Health Systems on the Pasadena Parkway side of Lincoln St. be moved to a different location.
# 6k CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further information is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the proposed location for the bus stop with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 5c. | Sandra Johnson et al. request redirection of #7 buses to stop the buses from traveling up First St. to Coes Pond Village and using said property for the purpose of turning around to other directions.
# 6t CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the WRTA has indicated that the June 2024 schedule change will have the Outbound “by-request” trips to Coes Pond Village removed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Nathalie Gibson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the Outbound by-request bus program with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 5d. | Star Holland request installation of new bus stops on Park Ave. at the bottom corner of Drury Ln. and on the opposite side of the street.
# 7b CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, as the proposed locations are not ideal locations for bus stops.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 5e. | Jermoh Kamara on behalf of African Community Education (ACE) request removal of bus stop signage at 51 Gage St. and 39 Eastern Ave.
# 7d CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, as no bus stop signs were located at the referenced location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
| 6. | Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk Systems Petitions | |
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| | | 6a. | Amber Dixon request installation of crosswalk with crosswalk light on Apricot St., across from Dr. Arthur Sullivan Middle School (140 Apricot St.)
# 10m 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 the design and construction of ADA compliant pedestrian facilities at the intersection of Apricot St., School Driveway pending funding.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the report concerning auditing of school zone signage with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with an update concerning the request for a school zone signage audit/inventory.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with an update concerning the request for a school zone signage audit/inventory. | |
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| | | 6b. | Amber Dixon request installation of crosswalk at the intersection of Main St. and Ludlow St.
# 10n CC September 12, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the the recommendation to approve installation of crosswalk and compliant ADA accommodations across Main St. at Ludlow St., pending funding.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 7a. | Vui Lam request installation of No Parking Anytime for the north side of Wade St. in order to allow for trash pick up. (Amended September 20, 2023)
# 8d CC October 19, 2021
In Committee November 17, 2021 - Held
In Committee September 20, 2023 - Held
| View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the existing residential parking zone should be requested to relocate to the south side of the street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Vui Lam request installation of No Parking Anytime for the north side of Wade St. in order to allow for trash pick up and the existing Residential Parking Zone be relocated to the south side of the street.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold As Amended | |
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| | | 7b. | Patricia Hobbs et al. request installation of No Parking Anytime on Lamartine St. from Lodi St. to Washington St.
# 8o CC October 17, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Patricia Hobbs, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed previously installed traffic signage on Lamartine St. and provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 7c. | Duyen Dinh request removal of No Parking sign in front of 15 Varnum St.
# 8p CC October 17, 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 public notices to the petitioner and abutting residents.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the reasoning relative to sign removal and the needs to communicate with the property owner at 15 Varnum St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 7d. | Joseph Corazzini, on behalf of Clark University, request the installation of "No Parking from Here to Corner" signage on Florence St. at the intersection of Shirley St. and Florence St.
# 8r CC October 17, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve installation of No Parking Anytime signage demarcating the 20 ft statutory No Parking Zone in all directions from the intersection.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval | |
| 8. | One and Two-Way Street Reconfiguration Petitions | |
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| | | 8a. | Sha-Asia Medina and Parlee Jones request King St. be made one-way westbound between Main St. and Queen St. (Amended on October 18, 2023)
# 8f CC April 26, 2022
In Committee June 22, 2022 - Held
In Committee October 19, 2022 - Held
In Committee May 17, 2023 - Held
In Committee October 18, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the traffic challenges on King St. and provided the recommendation to file, as a pilot project is recommended instead.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Sha-Asia Medina, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility implement a pilot project on King St. consisting of painted curb extensions and installation of temporary speed humps and flex posts.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility implement a pilot project on King St. consisting of painted curb extensions and installation of temporary speed humps and flex posts. | |
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| | | 8b. | Brenda Jenkins request the street from 3-38 Benefit St. be made one way street in the northwest direction.
# 8i CC April 26, 2022
In Committee September 20, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Mike Stoliker, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. No name given, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed findings from the traffic study of 3-38 Benefit St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed whether Benefit Street would be chosen for the Speed Humps Program with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as other traffic calming methods are recommended as first step to addressing the traffic issues on Benefit St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the two (2) following Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility establish and install No Parking Anytime signage near the intersections on Benefit St. and; 2) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct a traffic study at the intersection of Beacon St. and Benefit St. for safety improvements.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility establish and install No Parking Anytime signage near the intersections on Benefit St. | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct a traffic study at the intersection of Beacon St. and Benefit St. for safety improvements. | |
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| | | 8c. | Cristian Chica request Davis St. be made a one-way street, flowing uphill from Piedmont St. towards Queen St.
# 8m CC July 18, 2023
In Committee November 15, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. (Name indiscernible), Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the original intent of the petition and provided the recommendation to hold, as more information is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed exploring alternative options to address traffic issues on Piedmont St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed alternative options to address traffic challenges on the street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility establish a traffic masterplan for Queen St. and King St. neighborhood.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility establish a traffic masterplan for Queen St. and King St. neighborhood. | |
| 9. | Parking and Parking Meter Petitions | |
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| | | 9a. | Susan Hunt, on behalf of the College of the Holy Cross, request installation of 20-minute parking zone in front of 1 and 7 City View St. to provide temporary parking to load/unload vehicles at the new Holy Cross Town House apartment residences.
# 10q CC September 12, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who discussed the petitioner’s request to withdraw the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 9b. | Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of Titus Miller request installation of One (1) Hour Parking on Murray Ave. from Chandler St. to a point 200’ southeast of Chandler St.
# 8d CC September 19, 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 Councilor King, who discussed overnight parking for One Hour Parking zone and the time limit for the parking restriction to be in effect.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve the One Hour Parking from 9am to 9pm.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
| 10. | Resident Permit Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 10a. | Mohammad Palizban request resident permit parking on Irving St. be extended to 104 Pleasant St.
# 9c CC August 22, 2023
In Committee December 13, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Mohammad Palizban, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the assigned address for the property and its eligibility for resident permit parking program and provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the recommendation with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 10b. | Steven Gallati request installation of resident permit parking on both sides of Shelby St.
# 10aa CC September 12, 2023
In Committee December 13, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Francis Capone, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. Thomas Schroeder, No resident given, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed guest passes registration with Speaker #1 and the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as DTM has scheduled a site visit with the petitioner to obtain more information.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed guest passes process for home healthcare workers with Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning the residential permit parking program process relative to guest passes for home healthcare workers.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning the residential permit parking program process relative to guest passes for home healthcare workers. | |
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| | | 11a. | Hannah Jacobs request installation of stop sign in front of 360 Franklin St., in the vicinity of the intersection of Norfolk St., Suffolk St. and Franklin St.
# 8yy CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with #17a CC.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the findings from traffic study at the location and provided the recommendation to hold, as more information is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with an outside consultant to assist in reviewing the two (2) proposed designs for the intersection of Norfolk St., Suffolk St. and Franklin St. and choosing the most appropriate option, as well as further adding details to the designs to better understand the expected costs.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with an outside consultant to assist in reviewing the two (2) proposed designs for the intersection of Norfolk St., Suffolk St. and Franklin St. and choosing the most appropriate option, as well as further adding details to the designs to better understand the expected costs. | |
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| | | 11b. | Arthur D. Sutton request installation of stop signs on Houghton St. at the intersection of Houghton St. and Palm St.
# 10w CC September 12, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Arthur Sutton, 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 location does not meet warrants for stop signs.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review the feasibility of installing speed humps on Houghton St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review the feasibility of installing speed humps on Houghton St. | |
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| | | 11c. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a stop sign on Wall St. at its intersection with Chrome St., facing northbound traffic.
# 6j CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further information is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the proposed location and traffic direction that the sign will be facing with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
| 12. | Traffic Control Petitions | |
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| | | 12a. | Nathalie Gibson request installation of left turn signal at the intersection of Park Ave. and Mill St.
# 8pp CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with Item #12b.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Nathalie Gibson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Joseph Zwirblia, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed findings from the traffic study for the intersection of Park Ave. and Mill St., funding for future redesign of Mill St., and the needs for further review of the intersection of Main St. and Mill St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File
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| | | 12b. | Nathalie Gibson request installation of left turn signal at the intersection of Main St. and Mill St.
# 8qq CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Hold (See Item #12a CC) | |
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| | | 12c. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Pamela Russell request installation of green arrow turn signals on Route 20 at its intersection with Sunderland Rd., facing both directions.
# 6i CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Pamela Russell, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. No name given, 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 is under MassDOT District 3 jurisdiction and DTM will forward the request to the State Engineer for District 3.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility request State Engineer for District 3 evaluation of the intersection of Route 20 and Sunderland Rd. for safety improvements.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility request State Engineer for District 3 evaluation of the intersection of Route 20 and Sunderland Rd. for safety improvements. | |
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| | | 12d. | Councilor George J. Russell and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of John Fresolo request removal of blinking light at the intersection of Providence St. and Waverly St.
# 8g CC November 21, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the intent of the petition and findings from the review of the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the needs to discuss the proposal to remove the blinking light with the alternative school in the area with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold | |
| 13. | Traffic Sign Petitions | |
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| | | 13a. | Carol Degnis et al. request installation of flashing speed limit signage in the vicinity of Penn Ave. and Harrison St. intersection.
# 8w CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Carol Degnis, 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 installation of an All-Way Stop was recommended by the Traffic and Parking Committee at their past meeting and is currently pending before City Council.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 13b. | Feanna Jattan-Singh request installation of speed limit signage on Heywood St.
# 8jj CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve installation of Thickly Settled signage.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 13c. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Catherine DeCaire request installation of pedestrian crossing advisory signage on Goddard Memorial Dr. at its intersection with Parsons Hill Dr.
# 10i 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 installation of MTUCD compliant Pedestrian Crosswalk Advisory signage.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 13d. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request installation of “Not A Through Street” signage at the top of Third St.
# 6g CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve installation of “Dead End Street” signage in the vicinity of 30 Third St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 13e. | Ray McArthur request installation of yield signs at the intersection of Hope Ave. and Webster St.
# 8f CC November 21, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the signs are in process to be reinstalled.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
| 14. | Traffic Study Petitions | |
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| | | 14a. | Councilor George J. Russell request a traffic and speeding study be conducted on Fairmont Ave. to determine the appropriateness of installing speed humps on the road.
# 7b CC October 3, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as DTM will present traffic and speed data to the District Councilor for this street segment when meeting to select speed hump locations in April.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 14b. | Sarah Williams request a traffic study be conducted in the Rockdale St. and Mount Ave. neighborhood for the purpose of determining the feasibility of installing truck ban/weight restriction signage within the neighborhood.
# 8q CC October 17, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Sarah Williams, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Dave Harding, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the ability of private street residents to restrict traffic on private streets and the process relative to truck restrictions and provided the recommendation to hold, as more information is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning any potential municipal ordinance that would be in support of restricting trucks on private ways.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning any potential municipal ordinance that would be in support of restricting trucks on private ways. | |
| 15. | Turn Prohibition Petition | |
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| | | 15a. | Matthew Morse et al. request traffic exiting Chandler Magnet Elementary School (525 Chandler St.) be made right-turn only between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. for all vehicles with the exception of school buses.
# 8e CC February 6, 2024 | 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 Councilor King, who discussed the anticipated impact on traffic flow of making traffic exiting the school be made right turn only with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be held.
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| 16. | Miscellaneous Petition | |
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| | | 16a. | Manuel Orellana and Lisa DeTora request installation of school signs on Grafton St. in the vicinity of Caroline St.
# 6r CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as signage already exists at the location and will be reviewed by DTM to make sure they are in compliance with MassDOT standard.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
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| 17. | Communications of the City Manager | |
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| | | 17a. | Transmitting informational communication relative to a study of traffic safety for the intersection of Franklin Street, Suffolk Street and Norfolk Street.
# 8.11A CM January 23, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Hold (See Item #11a CC) | |
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