CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 4:00 P.M. | Adjourned: 6:51 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov |
Clerk of the City Council
Nikolin Vangjeli | Committee Members | | Chairperson Donna M Colorio | | Vice Chairperson Etel Haxhiaj | | Councilor Thu Nguyen |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Donna M. Colorio
Councilor Etel Haxhiaj
Councilor Thu Nguyen, who arrived at 4:02 p.m. | | | | | Also: | Councilor George Russell, who participated in the meeting remotely
Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Steven Rolle
Assistant Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Todd Kirrane
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 July 19, 2023. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | |
| 3. | Handicap Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 3a. | Ivette Navarro request installation of handicap parking space in front of 31 Oxford St. (Amended July 19, 2023)
# 8m CC November 9, 2021
In Committee July 19, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the west side of Oxford St. has a No Parking Anytime zone and the handicap parking space should be installed on the opposite side to 31 Oxford St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Ivette Navarro request installation of handicap parking space across from 31 Oxford St.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold As Amended | |
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| | | 3b. | Scott Smith request installation of handicap parking space in front of 83 Richland St. (Amended July 19, 2023)
# 9h CC June 6, 2023
In Committee July 19, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Scott Smith, 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 Councilro Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed the timeline for installation of 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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| | | 3c. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Jonisha Deleon request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 29 Shamrock St.
# 8h CC June 13, 2023
In Committee July 19, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the applicant needs to provide a handicap placard to DTM.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 3d. | Dolores Anderson request removal of handicap parking space in front of 563 Grafton St.
# 8e CC June 27, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3e. | Anthony Perrone on behalf of Anna Perrone request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 109 Dana Ave.
# 8l CC July 18, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Vincent Perrone, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3f. | Kristen Simonelli request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 14 Williams St.
# 8p CC July 18, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Kristen Simonelli, 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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| | | 3g. | Miguel Galindo request removal of two (2) handicap parking spaces in front of 21 May St.
# 8ee CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Miguel Galindo, 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. | Charles Divris request removal of handicap parking space in front of 81-83 Whitmarsh Ave.
# 8ff CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Charles Divris, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Sally MacDonald, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as more discussion is needed with the petitioners for the installation and removal of the handicap parking space.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed whether the handicap parking space should be removed with Speaker #2 and the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 3i. | Rebecca Asibey request installation of handicap parking space in front of 39 Litchfield St.
# 8gg CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to grant petitioner leave to withdrawal.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Maritza Bryan, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 3j. | Seth Wahlgren request removal of handicap parking space in front of 76 Arlington St.
# 8hh CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3k. | Irma Camacho request installation of handicap parking space in front of 48 Tower St.
# 8kk CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Irma Camacho, 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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| | | 3l. | Mundher Alzuhairi request removal of handicap parking space in front of 35 Barclay St.
# 8ll CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3m. | Barbara Kelley request installation of handicap parking space in front of 11 Woodward St.
# 8mm CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the petitioner requested for the handicap parking space to be installed in front of 23 Cheever St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Barbara Kelley request installation of handicap parking space in front of 23 Cheever St.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold As Amended | |
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| | | 3n. | Jhoan Do Nascimento request removal of two (2) handicap parking spaces in front of 11 Reeves St.
# 8ww CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3o. | Harry Brooks request installation of handicap parking space in front of 25 1/2 Crompton St.
# 9e CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Harry Brooks, 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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| | | 3p. | Laima Cespedes request installation of handicap parking space in front of 2 Waller Ave.
# 9f CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Laima Cespedes, 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 Waller Ave. is a private way that is not under City jurisdiction.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who discussed contacting with the local business in the vicinity of Waller Ave. with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
| 4. | Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions | |
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| | | 4a. | Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Goddard School of Science & Technology, 14 Richards St.
# 9z CC June 8, 2021
In Committee September 30, 2021 - Held
In Committee October 19, 2022 - Held
In Committee May 17, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Haxhiaj read the item and recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the results obtained from the traffic evaluation on Sunderland Rd. and provided the recommendation to file, as the installation of rectangualar rapid-flashing beacon (RRFB) at the crosswalk will not have high efficacy due to pedestrian crossing patterns and other traffic calming measures are recommended to be applied.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed the necessary conditions for the installation of RRFBs, as well as issues relative to pedestrian crossing at the Goddard School of Science and Technology with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Assistant Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following two (2) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install MUTCD-compliant Pedestrian in Crosswalk signage in the vicinity of Goddard School of Science & Technology, 14 Richards St.; and 2) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility coordinate with the Superintendent of the Public Schools to investigate ways to improve pedestrian safety and access during the arrival and dismissal activities at the Goddard School of Science & Technology.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install MUTCD-compliant Pedestrian in Crosswalk signage in the vicinity of Goddard School of Science & Technology, 14 Richards St. | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility coordinate with the Superintendent of the Public Schools to investigate ways to improve pedestrian safety and access during the arrival and dismissal activities at the Goddard School of Science & Technology. | |
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| | | 4b. | Sebastian Pawlowicz request installation of crosswalk on Rexhame Rd.
# 9m CC September 20, 2022
In Committee January 18, 2023 - Held
In Committee April 26, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as DTM has been unable to contact the petitioner to determine the exact location for crosswalk installation.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 4c. | Sheila Bilotta et al. request installation of flashing crosswalk light on Hamilton St. at the crosswalk in the vicinity of 489 Hamilton St.
# 8e CC January 31, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the location does not meet warrants for RRFBs.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install MUTCD-compliant Pedestrian in Crosswalk signage in the vicinity of 489 Hamilton St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install MUTCD-compliant Pedestrian in Crosswalk signage in the vicinity of 489 Hamilton St. | |
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| | | 4d. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Gregory Wong request installation of flashing pedestrian crosswalk lights on Sunderland Rd. in the vicinity of Roosevelt Street School.
# 9e CC February 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the results obtained from the traffic evaluation on Sunderland Rd. and provided the recommendation to file, as the RRFBs will not have high efficacy as the crosswalk is already controlled by crossing guards.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Russell, who discussed the implementation cost for RRFBs and the plan and cost for sidewalk installation on Sunderland Rd. with the Assistant Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with City Officials and the Superintendent of Public Schools to organize a neighborhood walk-through at Roosevelt Street School during pick-up time.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed the lack of traffic signage on Sunderland Rd. in the vicinity of Roosevelt Street School and the effectiveness of RRFBs with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Assistant Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following four (4) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install MUTCD-compliant Pedestrian in Crosswalk signage on Sunderland Rd. in the vicinity of Roosevelt Street School; 2) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with the Superintendent of Public Schools and the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School program to review and upgrade School Zone signage along Sunderland Rd. in the vicinity of Roosevelt Street School; 3) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with the Department of Public Works and Parks and the Superintendent of Public Schools to develop a plan to address sidewalks and pedestrian accommodations comprehensively along Sunderland Rd. between Dalton St. and Grafton St., with particular emphasis on the section between Perkins Farm Rd. and the westerly driveway of Redwood Hills and; 4) Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the funding for the approved sidewalk construction along publicly-owned properties.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Gregory Wong, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with City Officials and the Superintendent of Public Schools to organize a neighborhood walk-through at Roosevelt Street School during pick-up time. | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install MUTCD-compliant Pedestrian in Crosswalk signage on Sunderland Rd. in the vicinity of Roosevelt Street School. | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with the Superintendent of Public Schools and the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School program to review and upgrade School Zone signage along Sunderland Rd. in the vicinity of Roosevelt Street School. | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with the Department of Public Works and Parks and the Superintendent of Public Schools to develop a plan to address sidewalks and pedestrian accommodations comprehensively along Sunderland Rd. between Dalton St. and Grafton St., with particular emphasis on the section between Perkins Farm Rd. and the westerly driveway of Redwood Hills. | | | | Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the funding for the approved sidewalk construction along publicly-owned properties. | |
| 5. | Speed and Traffic Enforcement Petitions | |
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| | | 5a. | Irene Montecalvo et al. request installation of speed monitoring devices on Lake Ave. in the vicinity of Belmont St.
# 9h CC March 21, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the WPD will be installing temporary speed monitoring devices at the requested location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 5b. | Peter Maybay request installation of speed monitoring device on Goddard Memorial Dr. in the vicinity of Parsons Hill Dr.
# 8e CC April 11, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Peter Maybay, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the WPD can be followed up for enforcement and installation of temporary speed monitoring devices separately.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 6a. | Paula and Harian Chaput request installation of Dead End signage on Esper Ave.
# 8f CC January 31, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve for installation of a “Dead End” sign at the beginning of Esper Ave. and a “No Outlet” sign at the beginning of Migley Ave.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 7a. | Peter Magerowski request installation of three-way stop sign at the intersection of Barry Rd., Barry Rd. Ext. and Toronita Ave.
# 9d CC June 15, 2021
In Committee December 15, 2021 - 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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| | | 7b. | Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of a four-way stop sign at Southgate St. and Gardner St.
# 7k CC November 23, 2021
In Committee October 19, 2022 - Held
In Committee March 22, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the location does not meet warrants for a four-way stop sign.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 7c. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Amelia O'Brian request installation of four-way stop signage at the intersection of Gosnold St. and Andover St.
# 8s CC April 26, 2022
In Committee June 22, 2022 - Held
In Committee August 10, 2022 - Held
In Committee May 17, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the location does not meet warrants for a four-way stop sign.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following three (3) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct a traffic study for the purposes of prohibiting parking on the easterly side of Gosnold St. for 40 ft. north of the intersection; 2) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks trim the street tree on the northeast corner of the intersection of Gosnold St. and Andover St. and; 3) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install painted stop bars on Andover St. at the intersection of Gosnold St. and Andover St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct a traffic study for the purposes of prohibiting parking on the easterly side of Gosnold St. for 40 ft. north of the intersection. | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks trim the street tree on the northeast corner of the intersection of Gosnold St. and Andover St. | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install painted stop bars on Andover St. at the intersection of Gosnold St. and Andover St. | |
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| | | 8a. | Rosie Fayard, on behalf of Learning First Charter Public School, request installation of No Parking Here to Curb on both ends of Richland St. on School side.
# 9i CC June 6, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Rosie Fayard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. 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 approve No Parking on the southerly side of Richland St. extending 30 ft. west of Vernon St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 8b. | Rosie Fayard, on behalf of Learning First Charter Public School, request installation of No Left Turn 2 - 3 p.m. on School Days signage at the intersection of Ward St., Richland St. and Dorchester St.
# 9j CC June 6, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 8c. | John Yanczewski request traffic enforcement on Richland St.
# 8j CC June 20, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as DTM has increased parking enforcement in the area with the start of the school year and residents may contact 311 or the Parking Control Office to request enforcement.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. John Yanczewski, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 8d. | John Yanczewski request installation of "No Parking Anytime Monday to Friday 6:30a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m." signage on both sides of Richland St.
# 8k CC June 20, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. John Yanczewski, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as previously ordained No Parking Zones during school hours is in the process of being implemented.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 9a. | Gordon Duncan request Haviland St. be reviewed for installation of speed humps and/or other traffic calming measures.
# 8g CC January 24, 2023
In Committee July 19, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with item #9b.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers:
1. Gordon Duncan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Marisa Davio, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. SoRelle Gaynor, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
4. Keith Linhares, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
5. Rae Negron, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the speed humps with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 9b. | Gordon Duncan request Germain St. be reviewed for installation of speed humps and/or other traffic calming measures.
# 8h CC January 24, 2023
In Committee July 19, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File (See Item #9a) | |
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| | | 10a. | Gordon Duncan request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on Bancroft Tower Rd. in the vicinity of 17 and18 Bancroft Tower Rd. (Amended May 17, 2023)
# 8d CC February 28, 2023
In Committee May 17, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Gordon Duncan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. John Anderson, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the jurisdiction that the parks road is under and how to submit petition to the Parks and Recreation Commission with the Principal Staff Assistant.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item to be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 10b. | Delma Betancourt request installation of No Parking Within 5 Feet of Driveway signage at 35 Shelby St.
# 10n CC January 11, 2022
In Committee February 15, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further discussion with the petitioner is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 10c. | Tammy Haney, on behalf of Community Healthlink, request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in front of the loading dock door at 199 Chandler St. on Bellevue St. side.
# 8h CC January 31, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as a Commercial Load Zone is better suited to be installed at this location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Tammy Haney, on behalf of Community Healthlink, request installation of Commercial Loading Zone signage in front of the loading dock door at 199 Chandler St. on Bellevue St. side.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold As Amended | |
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| | | 10d. | Thoma Xhupi request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in front of 325 Pleasant St. on the Merrick St. side.
# 7c CC February 7, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Thoma Xhupi, 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 between driveway and intersection and retain 30-minute parking north of the driveway.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 10e. | Kelly Bilinsky, Property Manager of Fremont Lofts Condominium, request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage near the Fremont Lofts parking lot entrances on St. Johns Rd.
# 8e CC February 28, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve No Parking Anytime 20 feet in either direction from the driveway.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
| 11. | One and Two-Way Street Reconfiguration Petitions | |
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| | | 11a. | Brenda Jenkins request the street from 3-38 Benefit St. be made one way street in the northwest direction.
# 8i CC April 26, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Michael Stoliker, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. No Name Given, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. Brenda Jenkins, 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 a traffic study needs to be completed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed the timeline for one-way street conversion with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 11b. | Mark Donahue request Arwick Ave. be made two way street between Quinsigamond Ave. and Millbury St.
# 8d CC May 10, 2022
In Committee May 17, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Donald O’Neil, 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 | |
| 12. | Parking and Parking Meter Petitions | |
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| | | 12a. | Vui Lam request parking issues at 86-90 Ward St. on Wade St. side be addressed in order to allow for trash pick up.
# 8d CC October 19, 2021
In Committee November 17, 2021 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as Wade St. is only 24 ft. wide, which is not wide enough to facilitate parking on both sides of the street and parking should be prohibited on the north side.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Vui Lam installation of No Parking Anytime for the north side of Wade St. in order to allow for trash pick up.”
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold As Amended | |
| 13. | Resident Permit Parking Items | |
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| | | 13a. | Courtney Ordway et al. request installation of resident permit parking on Nebraska St. in the vicinity of 8 Camassa Ter. and 6 Muskeego St.
# 10j CC January 11, 2022
In Committee February 9, 2022 - Held
In Committee July 19, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further discussion with the petitioner is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 13b. | Joanne McGrail request removal of resident permit parking on Holland Rd.
# 8a CC March 22, 2022
In Committee June 22, 2022 - Held
In Committee July 19, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Joanne McGrail, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 13c. | Natalie Turner request installation of resident permit parking on Parker St. from Park Ave. to Mayfield St.
# 8g CC June 20, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Natalie Turner, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Mabel Fox Kraku, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the zoning designation of the street and the challenges concerning installation of resident permit parking in a business-zoned street, and provided the recommendation hold, as more consideration is needed to facilitate more parking spaces in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed street parking with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
| 14. | Communications of the City Manager | |
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| | | 14a. | Recommend adoption of a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 13, Section 71, Schedule IV-B to relocated on-street parking from the east side of Harding Street to the west side of the street between Arwick Avenue and Endicott Street.
# 9.10A CC April 11, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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