CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 4:01 P.M. | Adjourned: 6:49 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
Vice Chairperson Councilor Khrystian E King, who arrived at 5:00 p.m.
Councilor Jenny Pacillo, who was temporarily appointed to the Committee by Mayor Petty | | | | | Also: | Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Stephen Rolle
Assistant Director 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.
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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 March 27, 2024. | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to adopt the order. Order adopted | |
| 3. | Handicap Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 3a. | Yaritza Guerrero request installation of handicap parking space in front of 111 Fairfield St.
# 10k CC December 5, 2023
In Committee February 28, 2024 - Held
In Committee March 20, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the petitioner did not provide a handicap parking space and had not responded to communications attempts by DTM.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 3b. | 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
In Committee March 20, 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. | Oscar Tavarez request removal of handicap parking space in front of 57 Cutler St.
# 10k CC March 12, 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 moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3d. | Anita Jarvis request installation of handicap parking space across from 36 Granby Rd.
# 10n CC March 12, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Anita Jarvis, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. John Maher, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
3. Gerald Pellegrini, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation approve space on the odd side of Granby St. opposite #36 (in front of #37).
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the recommended location for the handicap parking space with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3e. | Doug Clark request installation of handicap parking space in the vicinity of 8 Ashmont Ave.
# 10o CC March 12, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the specific location of the handicap parking space was not specified.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Doug Clark request installation of handicap parking space across from 8 Ashmont Ave. at 5 Ashmont Ave.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be held as amended.
Recommend Hold As Amended | |
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| | | 3f. | Alfred Gendron request the handicap parking sign in front of 23 Delawanda Dr. be replaced with a handicap access ramp sign.
# 10r CC March 12, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold for the item to be amended for “No Parking Anytime” signage instead.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
Ron Dolat Sr., Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the usage of the handicap parking space with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 3g. | Wanda Cedeno request installation of handicap parking space in the vicinity of the front side of 90 Ward St.
# 10s CC March 12, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Wanda Cedeno, 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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| | | 3h. | Roxas Joshua Angell-Clune request installation of two (2) or three (3) handicap parking spaces in the vicinity of 18 and 20 East Worcester St.
# 10v CC March 12, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Councilor Pacillo read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as more research is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 3i. | Samuel Torres et al. request installation of handicap parking space in front of 130 Endicott St.
# 7f CC March 19, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold to amend the item for different handicap parking space location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Samuel Torres et al. request installation of handicap parking space across from 130 Endicott St. at 135 Endicott St.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold As Amended | |
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| | | 3j. | Anita Jarvis request installation of a handicap parking space across from 36 Granby Rd.
# 7g CC March 19, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to recommend the item be placed on file.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 3k. | Tonya Gaston request installation of handicap parking space in front of 14 Ingalls St.
# 7k CC March 26, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as DTM has not received the placard from the petitioner.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation. Recommend Hold.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to reconsider the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Tonya Gaston, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Tonya Gaston request installation of handicap parking space across from either 11 or 14 Ingalls St.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed submission of the handicap placard with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Couniclor King, who discussed the process concerning moving the winter parking ban to the opposite side of the street with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold As Amended | |
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| | | 3l. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 342 West Boylston St.
# 7m CC March 26, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold to amend the item for another location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 364 West Boylston St.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold As Amended | |
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| | | 3m. | John Feeley request removal of handicap parking space at 125-127 Plantation St.
# 7q CC April 9, 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 the following speaker:
1. John Feeley, Worcester resident, spoke in favor fo the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 4a. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a speed hump on Channing St. between Catharine St. and the entrance of Green Hill Park.
# 10j CC March 12, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with Items #4b through #4e.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the process concerning speed humps petitions.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 4b. | Nicole Gulbankian request installation of speed humps on Norfolk St.
# 10q CC March 12, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File (See Item #4a) | |
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| | | 4c. | Stephanie Kingsford request installation of speed humps on Pasons Hill Dr.
# 10u CC March 12, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File (See Item #4a) | |
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| | | 4d. | Jeffrey Dunn request installation of speed humps on Newton Ave. North.
# 7d CC March 19, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File (See Item #4a) | |
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| | | 4e. | Samuel Torres et al. request installation of speed humps on Endicott St.
# 7e CC March 19, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File (See Item #4a) | |
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| | | 5a. | 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
In Committee March 20, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Heidi DiRoberto, No resident given, spoke in favor of the item
2. Bruce Hoffner, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed providing enforcement at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognize the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the bus locations to be reviewed with Speaker #2 and provided the recommendation to hold, as DTM will work with the WRTA concerning the relocation of the bus stop.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Pacillo, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
| 6. | Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions | |
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| | | 6a. | Robert Bilotta request installation flashing pedestrian crosswalk signage at the intersection of Lake Ave. and Bigelow Davis Pkwy.
# 7c CC October 3, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Robert Bilotta, 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 DTM has initiated planning and design effort to address pedestrian and vehicular safety traffic control improvements at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed pedestrian hybrid beacons and their impact on traffic accidents with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility update pedestrian signage in accordance with the MUTCD at the intersection of Lake Ave. and Bigelow Davis Pkwy.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility update pedestrian signage in accordance with the MUTCD at the intersection of Lake Ave. and Bigelow Davis Pkwy. | |
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| | | 6b. | Jessica Caron request crosswalk from the end of Quinapoxet Ln. to the northeast/odd-numbered side of Mountain St. East be repainted.
# 8j CC October 24, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Jessica Caron, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the requirements for crosswalk installation and provided the recommendation to file, as the location does not meet warrants for crosswalk installation.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 7a. | Anthony Kachadoorian request installation of No Parking Anytime on both sides of Ivernia Rd. for 50 ft. east of Burncoat St. Further, request installation of No Parking Anytime on the north side of Ivernia Rd. for the remainder of the street. (Amended February 28, 2024)
# 18a CC August 22, 2023
In Committee February 28, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor King read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Vice Chairperson Councilor King moved to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 7b. | Manuel Orellana and Lisa DeTorra request installation of No Parking Anytime signage on Caroline St. in front of 355 Grafton St.
# 6p 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 there is existing No Parking 7am to 6pm on school days zone at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation to file.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 7c. | Kaska Yawo request removal of No Parking Anytime signage on Eastern Ave. from 51 Gage St. to 39 Eastern Ave.
# 6z 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 the street is too narrow to accommodate on-street parking in this section.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the area requested for removal of No Parking Anytime signage and the feasibility of creating the space for parking by offsetting the yellow traffic lines during street resurfacing project for the area with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation to file.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 7d. | Mostafa Sharif request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage in front of 3 Chestnut St.
# 8d CC December 12, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognize the following speaker:
1. George Rice, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as more research is needed to determine the right of way.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
| 8. | Parking and Parking Meter Petitions | |
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| | | 8a. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Vincent Pignataro request the two (2) hour parking zone in front of 277 Shrewsbury St. be amended to be a one (1) hour parking zone.
# 10j CC December 5, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the background information concerning the two-hour parking zone at the location and the intent of the petitioner to request for a larger area to be made one hour parking zone.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Clerk Assistant, who discussed the procedural motions concerning the item and the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the petitioners relative to the requests to amend the parking zone at the location and the reason concerning the previous approval to change the parking zone from one hour to two hours with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold | |
| 9. | Resident Permit Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 9a. | Kelly Penrod request installation of resident permit parking for the entire length of Scott St.
# 10o CC September 12, 2023
In Committee December 13, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as traffic study of the street is not yet completed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the traffic study in the neighborhood with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 9b. | 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
In Committee March 20, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Steven Gallati, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Francis Caffone, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. Anthony Decillis, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
4. Amy Pagon, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
5. Jim Pauly, No resident given, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobiltiy, who discussed the parking issues on Shelby St. and proposed resident permit parking limits for the street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed who discussed the parking issues on Shelby St. and the vacant property at 21 Shelby St. with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Inspectional Services inspect the property at 21 Shelby St. to determine whether there are any public safety issues that need to be remedied.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be approved for installation of resident permit parking for the portion of Shelby St. west of Mulberry St. and to be located on the north side of Shelby St.
Recommend Approval | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Inspectional Services inspect the property at 21 Shelby St. to determine whether there are any public safety issues that need to be remedied. | |
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| | | 9c. | Tracy Clancy et al. request installation of resident permit parking on Stanton St. from 31 Stanton St. to 38 Stanton St.
# 8j CC October 17, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold to advertise for removal of handicap parking space.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Tracy Clancy et al. request removal of handicap parking space in front of either 23 or 31 Stanton St. or both.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold As Amended | |
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| | | 9d. | Alkeia Conerly et al. request residential permit parking on the even side of Eden St. be extended to include three (3) additional parking spaces.
# 6u CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers:
1. Steven Chin, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Alkeia Conerly, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed parking on the curb and provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 9e. | Marcos Naranjo et al. request residential permit parking on Catharine St. be extended to encompass the entire street.
# 8d CC November 21, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Marcos Naranjo, 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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| | | 9f. | Federico Ortiz et al. request installation of resident permit parking on the odd side of Clement St., from Main St. to Beaver St.
# 8c CC November 21, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognize the following speaker:
1. Federico Ortiz, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as more research is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 10a. | 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
In Committee March 20, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation approve installation of stop signs on Franklin St. at the intersection with Norfolk St. and Suffolk St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the location of the intersection with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 10b. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Marion Giacomelli request installation of at least one (1) stop sign on Moreland St. at its intersection with Walter St. to aid motorists turning left from Walter St. onto Moreland St.
# 8c CC September 19, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the intersection does not meet warrants for all-way stop control.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed ways to address the traffic accidents at the intersection 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 conduct traffic review for traffic calming methods at the intersection of Moreland St. and Walter St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct traffic review for traffic calming methods at the intersection of Moreland St. and Walter St. | |
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| | | 10c. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a stop sign on Wall St. at its intersection with Chrome St., facing northbound traffic.
# 6j Tuesday, November 14, 2023
In Committee March 20, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobiltiy, who provided the recommendation to hold to additionally include a stop sign facing Suffolk St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a stop sign on Wall St. at its intersection with Chrome St., facing northbound traffic and a stop sign facing Suffolk St. at Wall St.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold As Amended | |
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| | | 10d. | Henry Martin et al request installation of stop sign at the intersection of Northboro St. and Pierpont St.
# 6v CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with Item #10e.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognize the following speaker:
1. Henry Martin, 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 location does not meet the warrants for all-way stop controls.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed traffic enforcement and installation of speed monitor on Northboro St. to collect traffic data.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who discussed the petitioner’s request concerning speed humps with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 10e. | Henry Martin et al. request installation of stop sign at the intersection of Northboro St. and Palfrey St.
# 6w CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File (See Item #10d) | |
| 11. | Traffic Control Signal Petition | |
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| | | 11a. | Robert Prytko request installation of Left Turn signal at the intersection of Salisbury St. and Grove St.
# 6l CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as traffic study at the intersection needs to be completed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
| 12. | Traffic Sign Petitions | |
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| | | 12a. | Jared and Alicia Wicklund request visibility of school zone signage in the vicinity of Roosevelt Elementary School (1006 Grafton St.) on both Grafton St. and Sunderland Rd. be reviewed for improvements, including the feasibility of installation of solar-powered flashing lights or signs.
# 10b CC December 5, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as work is already underway.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 12b. | Huma Waqar request installation of flashing school signage in front of Al-Huda Academy (248 Mountain St. East).
# 10d CC December 5, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the school zone is not yet established at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the establishment of school zone process with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the process and report concerning auditing of school zone signage with the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
| 13. | Traffic Study Petitions | |
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| | | 13a. | 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
In Committee March 20, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as traffic study of the area needs to be completed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 13b. | Joseph Corazzini request traffic study be conducted for the purposes of developing speed reducing strategies for the area in the vicinity of the Burgess Rd. and Salisbury St. intersection and the Forest St. and Salisbury St. intersection.
# 6y 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 traffic study of the area needs to be completed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed previous traffic study at the Forest St. and Salisbury St. intersection with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilors Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 14a. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Cornelia Coley request installation of a weight restriction/truck ban and/or signage depicting “Not A Truck Route” due to lack of turning radius for said vehicles at the bottom of Whipple St.
# 6h CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Cornelia Coley, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Monica Nkansah, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the process concerning truck bans and provided the recommendation to hold, as truck bans must be approved by MassDOT based on a detailed study of traffic patterns, truck volumes routing options and street characteristics.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following two (2) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install truck hill advisory signage on Whipple St.; and 2) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install “Not a Truck Route” advisory signage on Whipple St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed whether there are prior traffic studies on Whipple St. 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 conduct a traffic review of the bottom of Whipple St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install truck hill advisory signage on Whipple St. | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install “Not a Truck Route” advisory signage on Whipple St. | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct a traffic review of the bottom of Whipple St. | |
| 15. | Winter Parking Ban Petitions | |
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| | | 15a. | Cedric Arno request relocation of the winter parking ban on the entire length of Berkeley St. between Eastern Ave. and Shamrock St. to the odd side of the street, as well as the relocation of all handicap parking spaces on Berkeley St. to the even numbered side of the street. (Amended February 28, 2024)
# 8u CC October 17, 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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| | | 16a. | Petition of Roxas Joshua Angell-Clune request the reconfiguration of traffic lines at Main St. and Hammond St., going northbound on Main St., to better assist traffic turning onto Hammond St.
# 6s 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 for reconfiguration of traffic lines to provide a shared right and through lane and a dedicated left lane on Main St. in the vicinity of Hammond St. intersection.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
| 17. | Communications of the City Manager | |
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| | | 17a. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the City of Worcester's traffic signal system.
# 8.11B CM March 19, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold | |
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