CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 5:03 P.M. | Adjourned: 09:05 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, who arrived at 5:05 P.M.
Councilor Thu Nguyen, who 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. If you join a Zoom meeting by dialing in with a phone number, you can raise your hand by dialing *9.
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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 September 4, 2024. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 3a. | 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
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 file, as the bus stop is well positioned to encourage safe pedestrian crossing and the stop is highly utilized.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 3b. | Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of Gayle Anderson request the bus stop currently in front of 18 Chestnut St. be moved back 22 Chestnut St., with “No Parking Anytime” signage being installed near the 22 Chestnut St. location.
# 7n CC March 26, 2024
In Committee June 5, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Joe Belil, Holden resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. Mike Kennedy, No resident given, spoke in opposition to the item
3. Gayle Anderson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
4. Jill Dagilis, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the institutional impact on the neighborhood, issues relative to bus stop locations without identification of the actual length of the zone and the needs for parking enforcement on Chestnut St. with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed the parking enforcement routes and the inclusion of Chestnut St. as part of the routes.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the needs to keep the curved space on Chestnut St. open for bus operations and provide clearer identification of the bus stop with signage and increased traffic enforcement on the street and provided the recommendation to file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the signage design for the bus stop locations and the timeframe to install the signage with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #3, who discussed speed monitoring devices.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility relocate the bus stop in front of 18 Chestnut St. 20 ft. north. Further, request installation of additional Bus Stop and No Parking signage to demarcate the stop location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility relocate the bus stop in front of 18 Chestnut St. 20 ft. north. Further, request installation of additional Bus Stop and No Parking signage to demarcate the stop location. | |
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| | | 4a. | Councilor George J. Russell request installation of speed humps on Enid St.
# 8c CC May 28, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who 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 1 Nay (Nay – King) | |
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| | | 5a. | Jason Diaz request installation of No Parking from Here to Corner signage in front of 100 Hamilton St. at the intersection of Hamilton St. and Fairmont Ave.
# 8n CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Jason Diaz, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Nuh Mahmoud, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve 40-foot No Parking Anytime zone.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the length for the No Parking zone with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve 35-foot No Parking Anytime zone.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 5b. | Chelsea Hall-Williams et al. request removal of No Parking Passenger Zone signage in front of 1, 3 and 5 Jaques Ave.
# 8o CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Robert Webbs, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Valery Rogers White, 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 existing 75-foot passenger loading zone encompasses the statutory 20-foot no parking zone from the stop sign as well as the statutory handicap ramp for access to the church.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the regulations concerning ADA ramps, parking zones and passenger drop off zones and the intent of installation of the ADA ramp in front of the Church with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed whether there is preference for the ADA ramp or for an extra parking space with Speaker #1 and the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 5c. | Kathia Gonzalez request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in the vicinity of the driveway at 9 Blaine Ave.
# 8v 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 movement into and out of the driveway should be manageable for passenger vehicles when there are no vehicles parking on either side of the driveway as the street is approximately 24 feet curb to curb with parking allowed on the even side.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 5d. | Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of “No Parking” signage 20’ from all crosswalks at all crosswalks on Freeland St.
# 9c 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 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 5e. | Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of “No Parking” signage 20’ from all crosswalks at all crosswalks on Richards St.
# 9d 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 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 5f. | Neydi Reyes request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in front of 56 Beaver St.
# 9g CC May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Neydi Reyes, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve No Parking from driveway west to property line.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the No Parking zone and whether there is preference for residential permit parking or no parking zone with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed parking challenges in the Clark University area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with Clark University to address parking challenges in the vicinity of the university.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the timeline relative to installation of the No Parking signage in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with Clark University to address parking challenges in the vicinity of the university. | |
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| | | 5g. | Marc LePain request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in the cul-de-sac at the end of Merlin Ct.
# 8c CC May 14, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Marc LePain, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Sharon Onorato, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
3. Deborah Gonzalez, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
4. Gene Onorato, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed ordinances concerning parking in cul-de-sacs with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Councilor King then discussed the needs to develop an ordinance pertaining to parallel parking in cul-de-sacs.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed existing ordinance relative prohibition of perpendicular parking and whether there is provision in the subdivision approval concerning parking in the cul-de-sacs.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following two (2) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review and remove the parking line markings at the cul-de-sac at the end of Merlin Ct. and; 2) Request City Manager consider establishing an ordinance that creates a requirement or allowance of passenger side wheels against the curb parking (parallel parking).
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #3, who discussed appealing the parking violation tickets 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 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review and remove the parking line markings at the cul-de-sac at the end of Merlin Ct. | | | | Request City Manager consider establishing an ordinance that creates a requirement or allowance of passenger side wheels against the curb parking (parallel parking). | |
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| | | 5h. | Kelly Fitzpatrick request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in front of 199 Lake Ave.
# 8f CC May 14, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Kelly Fitzpatrick, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Mike Madulka, 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 recognized Speaker #2, who discussed redesign of the bike lanes on Lake Ave. with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 5i. | Molly Gallagher install No Parking Anytime signage for the odd side of Carlisle St.
# 8g CC May 14, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. No name given, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as No Parking zone already exists at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed the location and length of the No Parking zone on Carlisle 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 review signage for existing No Parking ordinance on Carlisle St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review signage for existing No Parking ordinance on Carlisle St. | |
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| | | 5j. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of "No Parking From Here to Corner" signage on both sides of Brighton Rd. at its intersection with Burncoat St.
# 8i 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 70-foot No Parking on both sides.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 5k. | Ivette Rosa et al. request installation of No Parking Anytime signage from 22A Milton St. to 19 Milton St.
# 8p CC June 18, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Richard Martinez, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. No name given, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the ability of property owners on private street to install their own No Parking signage in front of their property and requirement for drivers to park in a manner that leaves at least 12-foot driving area on the street with Speaker #2.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed, as the street is private.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | |
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| | | 5l. | Tim Conner request installation of No Parking Anytime signage on both sides of Grand St. at the intersection of Grand St. and Hollis St. where Grand St. becomes a one-way street.
# 8s CC June 18, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Mary L., No resident given, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the location of the proposed No Parking zone with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve 50 foot No Parking on Hollis St., 40 foot No Parking on Grand St. both sides.
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 (Nguyen absent) | |
| 6. | Parking and Parking Meter Petitions | |
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| | | 6a. | Jimmy Kang request installation of 30 Minute Parking zone in front of 32-49 Pleasant St.
# 8d CC May 2, 2023
In Committee October 18, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as requested by the petitioner.
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 (Nguyen absent) | |
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| | | 6b. | Diep Tran request parking be allowed only on the odd side of Ripley St. at the intersection of Ripley St. and Beacon St.
# 9g CC February 13, 2024
In Committee May 29, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Diep Tran, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Assistant Director of the Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve 30 feet No Parking on both sides of Ripley St. west of Beacon St. and No Parking on the southern curb east of Beacon St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the location of the proposed No Parking zone 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 (Nguyen absent) | |
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| | | 6c. | Pina Conte request establishment of commercial load zone between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. and a passenger load zone between 4 p.m. and 12 a.m. for the entire Wall St. frontage of 17 Wall St.
# 8m CC May 28, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Deborah Ernest, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed challenges concerning parking on Wall St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed concerns relative to the proposed commercial load zone and passenger load zone and notification to the abutting properties with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Principal Staff Assistant.
Councilor King then moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Pina Conte request establishment of commercial load zone between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. and a passenger load zone between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. for the entire Wall St. frontage of 17 Wall St.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval as Amended on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | |
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| | | 7a. | 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. (Amended on April 24, 2024)
# 6j CC November 14, 2023
In Committee March 20, 2024 - Held
In Committee April 24, 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 (Nguyen absent) | |
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| | | 7b. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Mower St. and Olean St.
# 10i CC December 5, 2023
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 All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Mower St., Olean St. and Kinney Dr.
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 (Nguyen absent) | |
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| | | 7c. | Ed English request installation of All-Way stop sign at the intersection of Grammont Rd. and Gloucester Rd. (Amended on June 12, 2024)
# 8p CC May 7, 2024
In Committee June 12, 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 (Nguyen absent) | |
| 8. | Traffic Control Signal Petitions | |
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| | | 8a. | Nathalie Gibson request installation of left turn signal at the intersection of Main St. and Mill St.
# 8qq CC August 22, 2023
In Committee March 20, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following the speaker:
1. Nathalie Gibson, 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 (Nguyen absent) | |
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| | | 8b. | 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
In Committee June 12, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed other traffic calming measures for the intersection with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager consider establishing funding in future Capital Improvement Budgets for the design and construction of a traffic light at the intersection of Plantation St. and Natural History Rd.
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 (Nguyen absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager consider establishing funding in future Capital Improvement Budgets for the design and construction of a traffic light at the intersection of Plantation St. and Natural History Rd. | |
| 9. | Traffic Study Petitions | |
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| | | 9a. | Em Quiles request traffic review at the intersection of Fairmont St. and Hamilton St.
# 10y CC September 12, 2023
In Committee February 28, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed inclusion of all city councilors in the discussion relative to the findings of traffic safety study at the intersection.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved for a traffic safety study at the intersection of Fairmont St. and Hamilton St. and review findings with the neighborhood stakeholders.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | |
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| | | 9b. | 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
In Committee April 24, 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 (Nguyen absent) | |
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| | | 9c. | John Yanczewski request traffic review on Dorchester St. from top of Dorchester St. to the intersection of Dorchester St. and Vernon St.
# 8i CC January 16, 2024
In Committee May 15, 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 location is appropriately signed and physical prevention of left and/or through movements is not possible unless left turns from Vernon St. are also prohibited.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a painted right turn arrow at the intersection of Dorchester 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 (Nguyen absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a painted right turn arrow at the intersection of Dorchester St. and Vernon St. | |
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| | | 9d. | Austin and Chloe Brough et al. request traffic study be conducted on Valmor St. for traffic calming solutions.
# 8q CC May 7, 2024
In Committee June 12, 2024 - Held
| 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 recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed conducting a traffic study for Valmor St., speed humps and the steps need to be taken after the traffic study has been done with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | |
| 10. | Turn Prohibition Petitions | |
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| | | 10a. | Mark Borenstein request installation of signage indicating no right turns from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. (Monday through Friday) at: 1) the northwesterly corner of Parkton Ave. and Grove St., 2) the northwesterly corner of Lansing Ave. and Grove St., 3) the northwesterly corner of Chester St. and Grove St., and 4) the northwesterly corner of Chester St. and Holden St.
# 9f CC September 29, 2022
In Committee June 21, 2023 - Held
In Committee October 18, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with Item #10b.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Mark Borenstein, 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 most traffic entering Chester St. and parallel roadways is originating from Shore Dr. and points west, prohibiting right turns on Grove St. would not have a pronounced effect on traffic volumes on the subject roadways, but could hamper local access for residents.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed concerns relative to traffic challenges in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility prioritize traffic calming and pedestrian improvements on Barry Rd. and Lynnwood Ln.
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 (Nguyen absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility prioritize traffic calming and pedestrian improvements on Barry Rd. and Lynnwood Ln. | |
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| | | 10b. | Mark Borenstein request installation of signage indicating no left turns from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM (Monday through Friday) at: 1) the northeaster corner of Barry Rd. and Salisbury St., 2) the northeasterly corner of Spring Valley Rd. and Salisbury St., and 3) the northeasterly corner of Lynnwood Ln. and Salisbury St.
# 9g CC September 29, 2022
In Committee June 21, 2023 - Held
In Committee October 18, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #10a) | |
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| | | 10c. | 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
In Committee March 20, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Matthew Morse, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the challenges relative to traffic during pick-up and drop-off at the school, concerns relative to traffic being directed to the crosswalk due to the right-turn only traffic proposal and on-going reconstruction project design for the location with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the 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 review the crosswalk in the vicinity of Chandler Magnet Elementary School (525 Chandler St.) to relocate the crosswalk to the most appropriate location.
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.
Motion failed on a roll call vote of 1 Yea and 1 Nay
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who discussed the motion concerning the item with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and Councilor King.
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 (Nguyen absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review the crosswalk in the vicinity of Chandler Magnet Elementary School (525 Chandler St.) to relocate the crosswalk to the most appropriate location. | |
| 11. | Winter Parking Ban Petition | |
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| | | 11a. | Councilor George J. Russell request the establishment of a permanent, Zone A parking ban on both sides of Vernon St. between Winthrop St and Upsala St.
# 10i CC March 12, 2024
In Committee June 5, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and read a testimony provided by Councilor Russell.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Steffen Loeffler, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item
2. Peter Brayshaw, West Boylston resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as requested by the petitioner.
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 (Nguyen absent) | |
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| | | 12a. | 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
In Committee June 12, 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 recognized Councilor King, who discussed the location of the pedestrian refuge island.
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 (Nguyen absent) | |
| 13. | Communications of the City Manager | |
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| | | 13a. | 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
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 an all-way stop control at this location has been approved previously and will be implemented in the fall.
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 (Nguyen absent) | |
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| | | 13b. | Recommend adoption of modifications to Chapter 13 Section 68 Schedule III concerning one-way street segments on portions of Ash, Washington, Gold, Harding, Millbury, and Olde Millbury Streets.
# 9.11A CM June 18, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Mike Goldman, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided an overview of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed concerns relative to truck traffic, proposed limitations on right turn from Summit St., traffic on game days with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed road closures in the area for game days at Polar Park and the needs to reevaluate traffic patterns from the modifications when baseball season resumes.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed concerns relative to the narrow length of the street and challenges relative to on-street parking with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed the timeline concerning the implementation of the proposed traffic plan, how to address concerns and challenges relative to traffic patterns in the area and outreach to the community in the neighborhood with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio discussed the impact on the neighborhood if the item was delayed with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed Spruce St. with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) | |
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| | | 13c. | Recommend adoption of an ordinance to establish on-street parking on Grove Street in the vicinity of O’Connell Field.
# 9.11C CM July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Rebecca Dunphee, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Lindsey Morse, 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 discussed the number of additional parking spaces will be made available when on-street parking is established in the area with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1 and Speaker #2, who discussed illegal on-street parking in the area and utilization of 311 to report parking violations with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor King, who discussed parking demand analysis on Grove 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 communicate with the permit holders at O’Connell Field concerning safety concerns relative to traffic exiting the driveway.
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 (Nguyen absent) | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility communicate with the permit holders at O’Connell Field concerning safety concerns relative to traffic exiting the driveway. | |
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