CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 5:01 P.M. | Adjourned: 06:35 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 Donna M Colorio
Councilor Etel Haxhiaj, who was appointed as temporary member of the committee and participated remotely | | | | | 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.
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 June 5, 2024. | Attachments | | | | | | | 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 (King absent) | |
| 3. | Handicap Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 3a. | Kathia Gonzalez request installation of handicap parking space in front of 10 Blaine Ave. across from 9 Blaine Ave (Amended on May 29, 2024)
# 8w CC May 7, 2024
In Committee May 29, 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
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| | | 3b. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Margaret Julie Mahoney-Lesure request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of Logan Field.
# 8f CC May 28, 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
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| | | 3c. | Maria Santos request installation of handicap parking space in front of 42 Fruit St.
# 8o CC May 28, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Maria Santos, 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 (King absent) | |
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| | | 4a. | Mostafa Sharif request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage in front of 3 Chestnut St.
# 8d CC December 12, 2023
In Committee April 24, 2024 - Held
In Committee May 29, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further clarification concerning the location of the signage 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 (King absent) | |
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| | | 4b. | Brianna Vega request the location of the "No Parking Here to Corner" signage in the vicinity of 400 Shrewsbury St. be reviewed and relocated to its original location.
# 26a CC January 9, 2024
In Committee May 29, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Brianna Vega, 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 No Parking signage is properly placed to enforce the 20 ft. statutory No Parking prohibition.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the measuring method for the location of the signage.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the challenges concerning parking in the vicinity of the location relative to the size of the curb cut of nearby property.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility contact the property owner and the business owner at 410 Shrewsbury St. to discuss the size of the curb cut of the property.
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 (King absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility contact the property owner and the business owner at 410 Shrewsbury St. to discuss the size of the curb cut of the property. | |
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| | | 5a. | Jully Khattar request installation of stop sign at the intersection of Davidson Rd. and North Pkwy.
# 9b CC May 7, 2024 | 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 the federal and state requirements for All Way Stop control.
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 (King absent) | |
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| | | 5b. | Robin Adams request installation of four-way stop sign at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Tyson Rd.
# 9j CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and discussed the traffic issues at the intersection.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed findings from the warrant analysis at the intersection and provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Ann Rysell, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the process concerning application for truck ban with MassDOT with Speaker #1.
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 (King absent) | |
| 6. | Traffic Control Signal Petitions | |
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| | | 6a. | Mayor Joseph M. Petty, on behalf of Nicholas Gage, request installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Plantation St. and Natural History Rd.
# 9d CC February 13, 2024
In Committee May 29, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further study is needed 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 (King absent) | |
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| | | 6b. | Paola Gutierrez request installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Sagamore Rd. and Grove St.
# 10l CC March 12, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the traffic signal at this location will be reviewed following the completion of nearby residential development projects to allow for factoring this increased traffic volume.
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 (King absent) | |
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| | | 6c. | Michael Mante request installation of caution traffic lights at the intersection of Burncoat St., Hartwell St. and Tyson Rd.
# 9k CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the committee has recommended approval for an All Way Stop control at this location.
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 (King absent) | |
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| | | 7a. | Councilor George J. Russell request installation of speed humps on Boston Ave.
# 8k CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the process concerning the Speed Humps Program and provided the recommendation to file.
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 (King absent) | |
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| | | 7b. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Joseph Gerardi request installation of speed humps on Boston Ave. in the vicinity of 456 Hamilton St.
# 8l CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
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| | | 7c. | Kathleen Murray request installation of speed humps on Moore Ave.
# 8r CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
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| | | 7d. | Olga Villamil request installation of speed humps on Frank St.
# 8t CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
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| | | 7e. | Jonathan Rodriguez request installation of speed humps on Vincent Cir.
# 8y CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Jonathan Rodriguez, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Patricia Abdella, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
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| | | 7f. | Samantha Tunchez request installation of speed humps on Clason Rd.
# 9l CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. No name given, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Ned (No last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. Joan (No last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
4. No name given, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
5. Samantha Tunchez, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the challenges concerning traffic at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed providing periodic checks by route officers and Summer Impact team at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Police Chief provide periodic checks on at Indian Lake Beach and Clason Rd.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the lane marking design relative to speed humps with Speaker #3.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Police Chief provide periodic checks on at Indian Lake Beach and Clason Rd. | |
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| | | 7g. | Sheilagh Crotty request installation of speed humps between 55 and 57 Standish St.
# 8i CC May 14, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Sheilagh Crotty, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Debra Beauregard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed installation of speed humps in the vicinity of 31 Standish St. and considerations relative to the suitability to install speed humps in the vicinity of 51/53 Standish St. with Speaker #1 and Speaker #2.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
| 8. | Traffic Study Petitions | |
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| | | 8a. | Ed English request traffic review at the intersection of Grammont Rd. and Gloucester Rd. to address speeding issues.
# 8p CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Edward English, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided findings from traffic study at the location and provided the recommendation to hold for installation of All Way Stop sign at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who discussed the procedural motion for the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Ed English request installation of All Way Stop sign at the intersection of Grammont Rd. and Gloucester Rd.”
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 (King absent) | |
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| | | 8b. | Austin and Chloe Brough et al. request traffic study be conducted on Valmor St. for traffic calming solutions.
# 8q CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Austin Brough, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager trim trees at the intersection of Valmor St. and Sunderland Rd.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further study is needed 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 (King absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager trim trees at the intersection of Valmor St. and Sunderland Rd. | |
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| | | 9a. | Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of “Pedestrian Crossing Ahead” signage, “Yield Here to Pedestrian” signage and painted yield lines at the approach to the crosswalk at 425 Pleasant St. in both directions.
# 7k 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 moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
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| | | 9b. | Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of “Pedestrian Crossing Ahead” signage, “Yield Here to Pedestrian” signage and painted yield lines at the approach to the crosswalk at 1050-1060 Main St. in both directions.
# 7l 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 moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
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| | | 9c. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of improved “Do Not Block Intersection” signage on Salisbury St. at its intersection with Regent St.
# 9h CC May 7, 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 for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
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| | | 9d. | John Yanczewski request the traffic signage pole at the intersection of Vernon St. and Richland St. be relocated further down Richland St.
# 9i CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. John Yanczewski, 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 signage is the street name sign and is required to be located at the corner of the intersecting way.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following two (2) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide foundation for the street signage at the intersection Vernon St. and Richland St. for additional support and; 2) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility follow up with the implementation of No Parking Anytime signage at the intersection of Richland St. and Vernon 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 (King absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide foundation for the street signage at the intersection Vernon St. and Richland St. for additional support. | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility follow up with the implementation of No Parking Anytime signage at the intersection of Richland St. and Vernon St. | |
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| | | 10a. | Petition of Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request improvements be made to pedestrian safety and access at the intersection of Richards St. and Cambridge St. by adding a pedestrian refuge island at the location.
# 9e CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further study 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 (King absent) | |
| 11. | Communications of the City Manager | |
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| | | 11a. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the City of Worcester's traffic signal system.
# 8.11B CM March 19, 2024
In Committee April 24, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided an overview of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed features of modern traffic signal, efforts and methods concerning upgrading traffic signals in the city to include traffic detection with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who discussed efforts concerning implementation of transit signal priority for the WRTA with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
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| | | 11b. | Transmitting informational communication relative to 2024 speed hump installations.
# 9.11A CM May 14, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the timeline concerning the installation of temporary and permanent speed humps.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent) | |
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