Truck Ban - Hamilton Street and Lake Avenue

Context

John P. Fresolo petitioned for truck bans/weight restrictions on through truck traffic on Hamilton St. and Lake Ave. Residents describe heavy truck traffic and speeding; Fresolo raised camera enforcement using CSX funds and working with mapping providers to change suggested truck routes, and a night-time exclusion as a fallback if MassDOT will not approve a full exclusion. Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Stephen S. Rolle cited truck exclusion studies for both streets, their street classifications, radar speed feedback signs, speed limit signs, Lake Ave. and Bigelow Davis Pkwy. intersection improvements and the long patch program. A police sergeant explained how residents can document violations to support enforcement. Related: the committee approved truck exclusion signage on Ararat St. and supplemental signage on Mount Ave. on 2026-07-22.

Status

Recommended for approval 2-0 on 2026-08-19 (to the full City Council). Thirteen speakers: eleven in favor, two opposed. Whether MassDOT approves a full exclusion is not stated in the minutes.

Log

• 2026-08-19 - Traffic and Parking Committee — Both truck ban petitions recommended for approval 2-0 on Rolle's recommendation after extended debate.
• 2026-07-22 - Traffic and Parking Committee — Related truck exclusion signage approved for Ararat St. and supplemental signage for Mount Ave.