CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | Virtual Meeting | Convened: 4:00 P.M. | Adjourned: 05:32 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
Vice Chairperson Councilor Etel Haxhiaj
Councilor Thu Nguyen | | | | | Also: | Director of Engineering Mark Elbag
WPD Sergeant Timothy Walsh
Commissioner of Public Works and Parks Jay Fink
Deputy City Clerk Stephen AJ Pottle, 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 remote participation only at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may follow the below link to join via the WebEx application or dial the direct line as indicated. If you would like to raise your hand when in the meeting as a call-in user you may dial *3. - Phone Number: 415-655-0001, Access Code: 2313 925 9277, Event Password: EH22.
https://cow.webex.com/cow/onstage/g.php?MTID=e8ae710952d8167c0c66bebb797b4a25f | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Courtney Ordway, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7e
2. Thomas Blanchette, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7d
3. Joan Tivan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7e
4. Christine Jackson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7b
5. Deborah Vincequere, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7b
6. Alex Cruz, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7d
7. Joan Bertrand, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11a
8. Jason Wigren, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7e
9. Jason Cannalonga, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #3g
10. Michael Letendre, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #6a
11. Wilma Harvin, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #3c
12. Hank Stolz, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7b
13. Dan Satchwell, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed item #12a | |
| 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 January 19, 2022. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
| 3. | Handicap Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 3a. | Rand L'Heureux request installation of handicap parking space in front of 3 Jefferson St.
# 8jj CC September 22, 2021
In Committee Ocotber 13, 2021 - Held
In Committee November 17, 2021 - Held
In Committee December 15, 2021 - Held
In Committee January 19, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the petitioner is in the process of getting a handicap placard.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 3b. | Susan Kendrick et al. request installation of handicap parking space across from 70 Everard St. (Amended January 19, 2022 from in front of 70 Everard St.).
# 9h CC October 5, 2021
In Committee November 17, 2021 - Held
In Committee December 15, 2021 - Held
In Committee January 19, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, 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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| | | 3c. | Barbara Szydlik and Marek Szymborski request installation of handicap parking space in front of 92 Perry Ave.
# 10d CC December 7, 2021
In Committee January 19, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, 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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| | | 3d. | Carmen Santiago request installation of handicap parking sign in front of 34 Beacon St.
# 10h CC January 11, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, 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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| | | 3e. | Robin Paquette request installation of handicap parking space in front of 165 Austin St.
# 10m CC January 11, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, 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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| | | 3f. | Rain Vanmoll request installation of handicap parking space in front of 7E Shelby St. on the corner of the basement apartment.
# 10o CC January 11, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as the petitioner no longer needs the handicap parking space.
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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| | | 3g. | Pamela Francil and Pamela Cannalonga request installation of handicap parking space in front of 7 Dayton St.
# 10p CC January 11, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, 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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| | | 3h. | Wilberto Maldonado request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 26 New Vista Ln.
# 7a CC January 18, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, 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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| | | 3i. | Roberta Adams request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 197 Eastern Ave.
# 7d CC January 18, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, 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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| | | 4a. | Laura McCormick et al. request installation of speed limit signage at the intersection of Ararat St. and I-190 exits.
# 8n CC August 10, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as the location is governed by prima facie speed limit.
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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| | | 4b. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of City View Elementary School, 80 Prospect St.
# 9u CC June 8, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as a work order will be issued as needed.
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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| | | 4c. | Brian Underwood request installation of school signage in the vicinity of Midland Street Elementary School, 18 Midland St.
# 10a CC June 8, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as a work order will be issued as needed.
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 | |
| 5. | Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions | |
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| | | 5a. | Brian and Priscella Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights and signage at Worcester Arts Magnet School, 315 St. Nicholas Ave.
# 8l CC March 9, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to approve, pending funding.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval Pending Funding on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 5b. | Brian and Priscella Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights and signage at MCPHS University, Lincoln Sq.
# 8m CC March 9, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, all the crossings in the area are at intersections with flashing crosswalk lights.
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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| | | 5c. | Brian and Priscella Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights and signage at UMASS Memorial Hospital roundabout, Lake Ave.
# 8n CC March 9, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to approve, pending funding.
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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| | | 5d. | Brian and Priscella Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights and signage at Hahnemann Hospital, Lincoln St.
# 8o CC March 9, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as a beacon has been installed at the 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 | |
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| | | 6a. | Michael Letendre request installation of No Parking Anytime signage on Myrtle St. from Southbridge St. to Portland St.
# 8f CC November 16, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as the on-street parking is metered.
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 | |
| 7. | Resident Permit Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 7a. | Kenneth Welch request installation of resident permit parking in the vicinity of 2 Claridge Dr.
# 10g CC December 7, 2021
In Committee January 19, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as the petitioner no longer wishes for resident permit parking.
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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| | | 7b. | Edward Tortora request installation of resident permit parking on Arthur St. between Grafton St. and Palm St.
# 9i CC October 5, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed whether there are restrictions concerning number of vehicles parked on the street, previous traffic enforcement actions on the street and alternative methods to resolve the parking issues at the location with the Director of Engineering.
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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| | | 7c. | Elizabeth Plonski et al. request installation of residential permit parking from 7A Revere St. to 9D Revere St.
# 8d CC November 16, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the the Deputy City Clerk, who discussed correspondence from the petitioner concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 7d. | Alex Cruz et al. request installation of residential permit parking on both sides of Rugby St. in the vicinity of 14-16 Leon St. and 27 Rugby St.
# 10i CC January 11, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as there is no institutional impact.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed the parking situation at the 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 | |
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| | | 7e. | 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 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the WPD Lieutenant, who discussed reviewing the parking situation and actions taken to address parking challenges relative to the businesses at the location.
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 | |
| 8. | Traffic Control Signal Petitions | |
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| | | 8a. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Leo Hoffman request installation of a traffic light at the intersection of North St. and Grove St.
# 7y CC March 17, 2020
In Committee June 17, 2020 - Held
In Committee June 16, 2021 - Held
In Committee December 15, 2021 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to hold, as a work study is being done at the location.
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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| | | 9a. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Michelle Diliddo request installation of a three-way stop sign at the intersection of Loxwood St. and Tauton St.
# 8l CC August 10, 2021
In Committee Ocotber 13, 2021 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as the location does not meet warrants for a multi-way stop sign.
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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| | | 9b. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a stop sign on Agate Ave. where the road makes a sharp right turn, in the vicinity of 2 Agate Ave.
# 8ww CC September 22, 2021
In Committee January 19, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as a work order will be put in.
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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| | | 9c. | Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of a three-way stop sign at Walpole St. and Gates St.
# 7l CC November 23, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as it does not meet warrants for a multi-way stop.
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 | |
| 10. | Speed and Traffic Enforcement Petitions | |
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| | | 10a. | Supreet Makkar request increased traffic enforcement of crosswalk regulations in the city, particularly along Holcombe St., Loxwood St. and Providence St.
# 10q CC January 11, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to be approved.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed traffic enforcement at the location, including crosswalk stings.
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 | |
| 11. | Traffic Study Petitions | |
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| | | 11a. | Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Joan Bertrand request a traffic study at the intersection of Lincoln St. and Catherine St.
# 7g CC November 23, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as there is not a lot of traffic congestion at the location and the traffic signals at the intersection will be reviewed.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed details concerning traffic studies with the Director of Engineering.
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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| | | 12a. | Communication of the City Clerk transmitting an informational communication relative to petitions for the installation of speed humps submitted during the 2020-21 term.
# 12a CC November 9, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Director of Engineering, who discussed the timeline concerning the installation and removal of the speed humps as relates to the pilot program and feedback from neighborhood residents on speed humps.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who discussed the intent of the speed humps pilot program, how the locations for the speed humps are determined with the Director of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the procedural motion relative to holding a hearing on the installation of speed humps and feasibility relative to expanding the pilot program with the Director of Engineering and the Deputy City Clerk.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed feedback from the neighborhood residents concerning the speed humps.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who discussed the challenges concerning expanding the speed humps program, the feedback from the neighborhood residents concerning the speed humps and other traffic calming methods with Councilor Haxhiaj.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Nguyen, who discussed feedbacks from constituents concerning speed humps.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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