CITY OF WORCESTER

Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

5:00 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

www.worcesterma.gov

 

Clerk of the City Council
Nikolin Vangjeli

Committee Members

Chairperson Donna M Colorio
Vice Chairperson Khrystian E King
Councilor Thu Nguyen
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


1.

Virtual Attendee Call-In Information

1a.

Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated. If you join a Zoom meeting by dialing in with a phone number, you can raise your hand by dialing *9.

Traffic and Parking Committee Zoom Link: https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1614119888
Traffic and Parking Committee Zoom Phone Number: +1 646 828 7666
Traffic and Parking Committee Zoom Access Code: 161 411 9888

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2.

Approval of the Minutes

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 15, 2025.

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3.

Handicap Parking Petitions

3a.

Doug Clark request handicap parking space in the vicinity of 8 Ashmont Ave. be extended to include an additional vehicle.
# 8g CC January 7, 2025

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3b.

Bettye Mograss request installation of handicap parking space in front of 13 Shepard St.
# 8i CC January 7, 2025

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3c.

Ibtisam Zachi request installation of handicap parking space in front of 30C Mount Ave.
# 8j CC January 7, 2025

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3d.

Justin Nugent request installation of handicap parking space in front of 57 Paine St.
# 8o CC January 7, 2025

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3e.

Justin Nugent request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 25 Arlington St.
# 8p CC January 7, 2025

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3f.

Brenda Henderson request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 118 Tower St.
# 8q CC January 7, 2025

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4.

Traffic Sign Petitions

4a.

Councilor Jenny Pacillo request “One Way” signage on Burncoat St. in the vicinity of Triangle St. and Mountain St. East be reviewed and updated for clarity.
# 8z CC August 27, 2024

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4b.

Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of “Go Slow Children” signage on Ascadilla Rd.
# 8h CC September 10, 2024

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4c.

Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed limit signage on Mountain St. West between Brooks St. and the ramps to I-190.
# 7k CC October 8, 2024

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4d.

Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of “Intersection Ahead” signage on Cambridge St. at its approach to Chelsea St.
# 7m CC October 8, 2024

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4e.

Arthur Mooradian request installation of speed limit signage on Piedmont St. between Main St. and Chandler St.
# 7n CC October 8, 2024

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4f.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty request installation of increased signage on Portland St. indicating there is metered parking along the street.
# 8h CC October 1, 2024

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5.

Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions

5a.

Arthur Mooradian request installation of a crosswalk across Piedmont St. at its intersection with Murray Ave.
# 7o CC October 8, 2024

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5b.

Arthur Mooradian request installation of a crosswalk across Piedmont St. at its intersection with Davis St.
# 7p CC October 8, 2024

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5c.

Arthur Mooradian request installation of a crosswalk across Piedmont St. at its intersection with Jaques Ave.
# 7q CC October 8, 2024

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5d.

Giselle Grenier request installation of a Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon Light at the crosswalk on Hamilton St. at Harrington Way.
# 8r CC November 12, 2024

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5e.

Evan Corrigan, on behalf of Julie Ann Lamacchia, request installation of solar-powered, flashing crosswalk indicators at the crosswalk on Burncoat St. at its intersection with Arbutus Rd.
# 8s CC November 12, 2024

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5f.

Pedro Romero request installation of additional crosswalks throughout Plantation St.
# 8o CC November 19, 2024

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5g.

Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of two (2) crosswalks across both sides of Jacques Ave. at its intersection with Dale St., in an effort to protect students crossing the street to and from Chandler Elementary Community School.
# 8w CC November 12, 2024

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5h.

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request line repainting for the crosswalks on Lincoln St. in the vicinity of St. Bernard's Church.
# 7l CC October 8, 2024

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5i.

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a flashing pedestrian crosswalk signal across Plantation St. at Robin Rd. for access to Holmes Field.
# 18l CC November 12, 2024

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5j.

Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of a rapid flashing beacon at the Audubon Rd. and Richmond Ave. intersection crosswalk.
# 7j CC October 8, 2024

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6.

No Parking Petitions

6a.

Margarita Panet and Orlando Lopez request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage in the vicinity of the driveway at 48 Windham St.
# 8q CC November 12, 2024

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6b.

Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of “No Parking Anytime” in the vicinity of the driveway of 48 Windham St.
# 8c CC November 26, 2024

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6c.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty request installation of "No Parking from Here to Corner" signage on the corner of West St. and Bowdoin St., allowing at least a 5 foot allowance for buses to turn.
# 8t CC November 12, 2024

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6d.

Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on one side of Greenbriar Ln.
# 8f CC November 19, 2024

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7.

Resident Permit Parking Petitions

7a.

Annette Mysliwiec and Elvira DiLiddo request extension of residential permit parking on Dominion Rd. to include properties at 16, 18, 20 and 22 Dominion Rd.
# 8n CC November 12, 2024

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7b.

Josef Konkol request missing resident permit parking signage in the vicinity of 18 Chestnut St. be replaced.
# 8h CC November 19, 2024

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7c.

Kevin T. Baldwin request removal of resident permit parking on Kendig St.
# 8i CC November 19, 2024

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7d.

Feuster Njoroge request installation of resident permit parking on Ward St. from Seymour St. to Endicott St.
# 8m CC November 19, 2024

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8.

Speed and Traffic Enforcement Petitions

8a.

Evan C. Corrigan request installation of speed radar on the westbound downhill side of Fales St.
# 18p CC November 12, 2024

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9.

Stop Sign Petitions

9a.

Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Chester St. and Barry Rd.
# 8d CC November 19, 2024

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9b.

Michael Monfredo request installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Azalea Dr. and Rainbow Dr.
# 8k CC November 19, 2024

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10.

Traffic Control Signal Petitions

10a.

Kevin Stewart request installation of traffic light on Plantation St. at its intersection with Ancona Rd. and Lord St.
# 10b CC October 15, 2024

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11.

Truck Ban Petitions

11a.

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Susan Lauring request installation of an overnight truck traffic ban on Holden St.
# 8d CC November 26, 2024

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12.

Miscellaneous

12a.

Paul F. Benoit request installation of "Left Lane Exit Only" pavement markings on I-190 (Southbound) where I-290 intersects.
# 8g CC November 26, 2024

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12b.

Paul F. Benoit request installation of "Left Lane Exit Only" pavement markings on West Boylston St./Route 12 (Southbound) where I-190 (Southbound) intersects.
# 8h CC November 26, 2024

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12c.

Paul F. Benoit request installation of "Left Lane Exit Only" pavement markings on West Boylston St./Route 12 (Southbound) where Gold Star Blvd. intersects.
# 8i CC November 26, 2024

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12d.

Councilor Jenny Pacillo request line repainting on Parkton Ave.
# 8g CM September 17, 2024

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12e.

Councilor Jenny Pacillo request line repainting on the upper portion of Chester St. between Parkton Ave. and Bjorklund Ave.
# 8h CC September 17, 2024

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13.

Communications of the City Manager

13a.

Transmitting informational communication addressing traffic safety on Shrewsbury Street.
# 9.11A CM November 12, 2024

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13b.

Transmitting informational communication addressing traffic safety on a portion of Belmont Street.
# 9.11A CM November 19, 2024

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