CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 4:00 P.M. | Adjourned: 6:15 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, who arrived at 4:07
Councilor Thu Nguyen | | | | | Also: | Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Stephen Rolle
Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility Todd Kirrane
WPD Lieutenant Timothy Walsh
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 November 15, 2023. | 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 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) | |
| 3. | Handicap Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 3a. | Sharon Carreras request handicap parking signs in front of 196 Pilgrim Ave. be relocated three (3) feet from the driveway.
# 7a CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Sharon Carreras, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3b. | Leftheria Johnson request installation of handicap parking space in front of 11 Blossom St.
# 7c CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as DTM has not received the petitioner’s handicap placard.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 3c. | Monica Silva request installation of handicap parking space in front of 15 Alsada Dr.
# 6m CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Jack Bicknell, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. Michael Laske, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3d. | Kebi Kaba request removal of handicap parking space in front of 15 Homer St.
# 8k CC October 24, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Kebi Kaba, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the timeline concerning the removal of the handicap parking space with Speaker #1 and the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3e. | Victoria Hutchful request installation of handicap parking space in front of 47 Grosvenor St.
# 8l CC October 24, 2023 | 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 moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3f. | James Belazarian request removal of handicap parking space in front of 17 Field Way.
# 8n CC October 24, 2023 | 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 moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3g. | Bianca Alves Rangel request installation of handicap parking space across from 50 Green Hill Pkwy and adjacent to 182 Lincoln St. (Amended November 15, 2023)
# 8t CC October 17, 2023
In Committee November 15, 2023 - 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 moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3h. | Henry Walley request installation of handicap parking space in front of 3 Richmond Ave.
# 10s CC September 12, 2023
In Committee October 18, 2023 - Held
In Committee November 15, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as DTM has been unable to obtain the handicap placard from the petitioner.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 3i. | Barbara Kelley request installation of handicap parking space in front of 21 Cheever St. or 23 Cheever St. (Amended September 20, 2023 and November 15, 2023)
# 8mm CC August 22, 2023
In Committee September 20, 2023 - Held
In Committee October 18, 2023 - Held
In Committee November 15, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Ignatius Chang, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. Martin A., Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility and the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the layout of the property, the timeline concerning the item, and the feasibility of installing a handicap parking space on the winter parking ban side of the street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be held, as further discussion with the petitioner concerning the location of the handicap parking space is needed.
Recommend Hold | |
| 4. | Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions | |
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| | | 4a. | Aidan Henbest et al. request installation of crosswalk on Institute Rd. at the intersection of Institute Rd. and Einhorn Rd.
# 10l CC September 12, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Haxhiaj brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Institute Rd. and Einhorn Rd., including ADA compliant wheelchair ramps and MUTCD compliant pedestrian in crosswalk signage, pending funding.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Haxhiaj moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Institute Rd. and Einhorn Rd., including ADA compliant wheelchair ramps and MUTCD compliant pedestrian in crosswalk signage, pending funding. | |
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| | | 4b. | Julie Ann Lamacchia request installation of crosswalk warning signage at the crosswalk in the vicinity of Burncoat St. and Arbutus Rd.
# 8q CC July 18, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Julie Ann Lamacchia, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided a recommendation to file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install Pedestrian Crosswalk signage for the crosswalk on Burncoat St. at Arbutus Rd.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install Pedestrian Crosswalk signage for the crosswalk on Burncoat St. at Arbutus Rd. | |
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| | | 4c. | Councilor Khrystian E. King request two (2) crosswalk signals in Kelley Square near the peanut be repaired.
# 8f CC June 27, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the RRFBs have been repaired and are currently functioning properly.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 4d. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request installation of a crosswalk in the vicinity of the stop signs on Clover St. between Heard St. and Pine View Ave.
# 8d CC June 27, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as there are no sidewalks on either side of Clover St. in the block between Heard St. and Pine View Ave. and state and federal guidelines require any crosswalk must connect to pedestrian facilities including sidewalks and ADA compliant ramps.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 4e. | Dianne Sanderson et al request installation of flashing crosswalk lights at the intersection of Newbury St. and Pleasant St.
# 8d CC June 20, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) on Pleasant St. at Newbury St., pending funding.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) on Pleasant St. at Newbury St., pending funding. | |
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| | | 5a. | Terence Ward request installation of No Parking Anytime signage on one side of Francis St. at the bottom of the street.
# 8i CC October 24, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Terence Ward, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 5b. | Thomas McCann request removal of "No Parking Anytime 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday" signage in front of 8 Reed St.
# 8s CC October 17, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the installed signs are not ordained and invalid and a work order has been completed to remove the sign and poles.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 5c. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Thomas Card request installation of “No Parking Here to Corner” signage on both side of Amanola Ave. where the road intersects with Plantation St. to allow for increased visibility for motorists to safely turn onto Plantation St.
# 8h CC October 17, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Janice Corazzini, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Lieutenant, who discussed traffic enforcement in the vicinity of Amanola Ave. and Plantation St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 5d. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Nathalie Gibson request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage on one of two sides side of Fourth St.
# 8l CC June 20, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Nathalie Gibson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 5e. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Michael Dionis request removal of “No Parking Passenger Zone” signage in the vicinity of 105 Russell St.
# 8t CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Michael Dionis, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the appropriate motion for the item and the correct signage to be removed with the Principal Staff Assistant, Speaker #1 and the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
| 6. | Resident Permit Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 6a. | Steven Gallati request installation of resident permit parking on both sides of Shelby St.
# 10aa CC September 12, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Steven Gallati, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Tom Schrader, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed the item
3. Amy Pagan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Lieutenant, who discussed how resident permit parking is enforced.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further investigation is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 6b. | Donald R. Rugg request extension of resident permit parking on Astrid Ave. to 9 Astrid Ave.
# 10t CC September 12, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Donald Rugg, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 6c. | Kelly Penrod request installation of resident permit parking for the entire length of Scott St.
# 10o CC September 12, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided an overview of traffic challenges on Scott St. and provided the recommendation to hold, as further investigation is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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| | | 6d. | Mohammad Palizban request resident permit parking on Irving St. be extended to 104 Pleasant St.
# 9c CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Mohammad Palizban, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the reasoning and intention behind the petition with Speaker #1 and provided the recommendation to hold, as further investigation is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Lieutenant, who discussed parking enforcement at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
| 7. | Speed and Traffic Enforcement Petition | |
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| | | 7a. | Maria Montano request traffic enforcement on Freeland St.
# 8bb CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Maria Montano, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file the item, as there is no associated ordinance for City Council to act on and traffic enforcement should be consulted with the WPD.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 8a. | Monica DiPietro et al. request installation of three-way stop signage at the intersection of Piehl Ave. and Abby St.
# 8m CC October 17, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Monica DiPietro, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve a Stop Sign facing Abby St. southbound approach only.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a Dead End sign (W14-1) in the northwest corner of the intersection of Piehl Ave. and Abby St. facing the westbound approach to notify motorists of the dead end condition on Piehl Ave.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a Dead End sign (W14-1) in the northwest corner of the intersection of Piehl Ave. and Abby St. facing the westbound approach to notify motorists of the dead end condition on Piehl Ave. | |
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| | | 8b. | Maria Montano request installation of stop sign on Richard St. at the intersection of Richard St. and Cambridge St.
# 8cc CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Maria Montano, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director 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. | Craig Thomas request installation of stop signs at the intersection of March St. and Orient St.
# 8tt CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the intersection does not meet AWSC warrants.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 9a. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of “Do Not Block Intersection” signage at the intersection of Hooper St. and Belmont St.
# 8i CC October 17, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Haxhiaj read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Wanda Alvarado Eaton, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Vice Chairperson Councilor Haxhiaj recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed findings from traffic review at the location.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Haxhiaj recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who discussed an order for installation of traffic signal/light at the intersection of Hooper St. and Belmont St. made by Councilor Mero-Carlson and adopted by City Council and the relative process for the item with the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Haxhiaj recognized Speaker #1, who discussed the recommendation for the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Haxhiaj brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a “State Law Do Not Block Intersection $150 Fine” sign on Belmont St. at the intersection of Belmont St. and Hooper St.
Vice Chairperson Councilor Haxhiaj moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a “State Law Do Not Block Intersection $150 Fine” sign on Belmont St. at the intersection of Belmont St. and Hooper St. | |
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| | | 9b. | Maria Montano request installation of pedestrian walking sign on Richard St. at the intersection of Richard St. and Cambridge St.
# 8dd CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Maria Montano, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as per the MUTCD, it is not allowed to install a pedestrian crosswalk signage at an intersection with a stop control/sign or a traffic signal; a stop sign is recommended to be installed at the intersection so there is no need for pedestrian walking signage.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 9c. | Maria Montano request installation of safety zone signs in the vicinity of Cambridge St. and Freeland St. intersection.
# 8y CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Maria Montano, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the city has not adopted the necessary Massachusetts State Law that allows for the implementation of Safety Zone signage under MGL Ch. 90, section 18b.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 9d. | Maria Montano request installation of speed limit signage in the vicinity of Cambridge St. and Richard St. intersection.
# 8z CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Maria Montano, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as Cambridge St. is under the statutory speed limit of 30 mph and MGL Ch. 90 section 17 does not allow a municipality to post a regulatory speed limit sign in zones under statutory speed limits.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | |
| 10. | Traffic Study Petition | |
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| | | 10a. | Joe Pagano request traffic study be conducted on Millbrook St. between Gold Star Blvd. and West Boylston St.
# 8nn CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Joe Pagano, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Lieutenant, who discussed the traffic issues at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review and update any regulatory signage associated with the One Way restriction on Millbrook St. between West Boylston St. and Gold Star Blvd.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review and update any regulatory signage associated with the One Way restriction on Millbrook St. between West Boylston St. and Gold Star Blvd. | |
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| | | 11a. | Henry Martin et al. request installation of speed humps on Northboro St.
# 6x CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11b. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request speed humps be installed on Windsor St.
# 8g CC October 24, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11c. | Dana Pulda-Acone request installation of speed hump in the vicinity of 59-62 Kinnicutt Rd.
# 8h CC October 24, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Dana Pulda-Acone, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the process concerning the speed hump program with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11d. | Lucien Voldiner et al. request installation of speed humps on Mower St. in the vicinity of West Tatnuck Elementary School (300 Mower St.).
# 8m CC October 24, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11e. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a speed hump on Gage St.
# 8f CC October 17, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11f. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a speed hump on Sherbrook Ave. in the vicinity of 18 Sherbrook Ave.
# 8g CC October 17, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11g. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Sheila Crotty request installation of a speed bump in the vicinity of 55 Standish St.
# 7d CC September 26, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Sheila Crotty, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11h. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Carol Grigas request installation of two (2) to three (3) speed humps on Trahan Ave.
# 10j CC September 12, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Carol Grigas, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who discussed the process concerning sending out public notices for the item with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the process concerning the speed humps program.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11i. | Yvonne Miller request installation of a speed hump on Dominion Rd.
# 10p CC September 12, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11j. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a speed hump in the vicinity of 30 Huntington Ave.
# 9d CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11k. | Laurie Radford request installation of speed humps on Boyd St.
# 8rr CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Laurie Radford, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11l. | Laurie Radford request installation of speed humps on Proctor St.
# 8ss CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Laurie Radford, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the process concerning the speed hump program with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Principal Staff Assistant, who discussed submission of petition to explore traffic calming methods for the area with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the plans concerning the speed hump program.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11m. | Feanna Jattan-Singh request installation of speed humps on Heywood St.
# 8ii CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Feanna Jattan-Singh, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the process concerning speed hump program with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11n. | Carol Degnis et al. request installation of speed humps in the vicinity of the intersection of Penn Ave. and Harrison St.
# 8v CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 11o. | Maria Montano request installation of speed hump on Freeland St.
# 8aa CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Maria Montano, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the process concerning the speed hump program with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
| 12. | Communication of the City Manager | |
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| | | 12a. | Transmitting informational communication relative to addressing illegal parking on sidewalks.
# 9.10A CM September 19, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided an overview of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed parking ordinances and process concerning issuing warnings and citations to motorists who park on sidewalks with the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
| 13. | Miscellaneous Petition | |
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| | | 13a. | Prateep Wiedenhoeft request installation of convex mirror across the driveway of 445 Hamilton St.
# 8uu CC August 22, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Prateep Wiedenhoeft, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further investigation is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold | |
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