2026-07-22 - Traffic and Parking Committee
Summary
Long routine session (5:31 to 9:02 PM) chaired by Jose A. Rivera with Robert A. Bilotta present and Luis A. Ojeda absent, so every vote was 2-0. Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Stephen S. Rolle gave a recommendation on each petition and the committee accepted all of them. The City Manager's ordinance to permanently establish No Parking Anytime on parts of both sides of Grafton St. was recommended for approval, with a chairman's order asking for work with the School Department on pickup and drop-off at Roosevelt Elementary. No Parking/Bike Lane signage on parts of Burncoat St. was approved over opposition from several residents, a Standish St. one-way request was filed after eight residents spoke against it, and Elliot St. was approved as one-way westbound with no parking on the even side. Truck exclusion signage was approved for Ararat St. and supplemental signage for Mount Ave. Many other handicap, crosswalk, stop-sign and signage petitions were approved, held or filed; four-way stop requests at Delmont Ave. and Farrar Ave. at Bedford Ave. were filed for not meeting warrants, with stop bars ordered instead. The two City Manager communications (2026 speed hump installations and the Mobility Action Plan annual report) were filed.
Summary written from the official minutes; no transcript yet.
Issues discussed: Grafton Street No Parking Anytime Ordinance, Truck Ban - Hamilton Street and Lake Avenue
Official Minutes
Journal of the committee as posted on PrimeGov (summary of actions, not verbatim). Page headers and footers removed.
CITY OF WORCESTER
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Esther Howland (South) Chamber
Convened: 5:31 P.M.
Adjourned: 9:02 P.M.
MAYOR
Joseph M. Petty
COMMITTEE MEMBERS CLERK OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Chairperson Jose A Rivera Nikolin Vangjeli
Vice Chairperson Luis A Ojeda
Councilor Robert A Bilotta
www.worcesterma.gov
City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts
Present Were: Chairperson Councilor Jose A. Rivera
Councilor Robert A. Bilotta, who participated remotely
Also: Councilor Tony Economou
Councilor John P. Fresolo
Councilor Satya B. Mitra
Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Stephen Rolle
Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility Todd
Kirrane
Principal Clerk Assistant An Pham, clerk
1. Virtual Attendee Call-In Information
a. 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:
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Traffic and Parking Committee Zoom Phone Number: +1 646 828 7666
Traffic and Parking Committee Zoom Access Code: 161 411 9888
2. Approval of the Minutes
a. Order - That the City Council Standing Committee of Traffic and Parking hereby
approves the minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee meeting of June 24, 2026.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera 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 (Ojeda absent)
3. Handicap Parking Petitions
a. Mallorie Niro et al. request installation of a handicap parking space at 72 Richland St.
# 20q CC June 2, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Mallorie Niro, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. John Yanczewski, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
b. Leocadia V. Vasquez request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of
Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal, located at 151 Chandler St.
# 7q CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Leocadia Vasquez, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
4. Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions
a. Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of a rapid flashing beacon on Elm St., at
its intersection with Maple St.
# 7c CC February 3, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized Councilor Bilotta, who discussed the
intent of the petition with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to hold, as more information is needed due to a two-way travel
conversion occurring in the summer of 2026.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
b. Shauna Gaffney request installation of crosswalk and lighted crosswalk signage at the
bus stop located at 150 Blackstone River Rd.
# 7q CC March 24, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized Councilor Fresolo, who spoke
concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to approve for the installation of crosswalk across Blackstone River
Rd. in the vicinity of #150 including ADA/PROWAG compliant ramps, MUTCD compliant
Pedestrian in Crosswalk signs and MUTCD compliant pavement markings, pending funding.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
c. Joseph Scanlon request the pedestrian crossing signals at the Webster St., Cambridge St.,
and Main St. intersection be reviewed and fixed to activate only when the crosswalk
button is pressed.
# 14q CC April 28, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as DTM staff inspected the pedestrian
signal buttons and they are working as designed.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
d. Carli Leong request installation of a crosswalk with flashing beacons on Southbridge St.
at Washburn St.
# 7w CC May 19, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve for the installation of a crosswalk
across Southbridge St. at its intersection with Washburn St. including ADA/PROWAG compliant
ramps, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and MUTCD compliant pavement
markings, pending funding.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
5. No Parking Petitions
a. Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of an ordinance to
permanently establish No Parking Anytime on portions of both sides of Grafton Street.
# 13a CC January 20, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Edward Gonzalez, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item
2. Luis (No last name given), No resident given, spoke in opposition to the item
3. Keila (No last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
4. Kristen McAuliffe, Worcester resident, spoke concerning an item not on the agenda
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
discussed the location of the proposed No Parking Anytime zone on Grafton St.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Fresolo, who discussed how the No Parking
Anytime zone improved the traffic issues in the area with Speaker #1 and the Commissioner of
Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Bilotta, who discussed challenges relative to
students pickup at Roosevelt Elementary School.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Speaker #1, who discussed traffic issues relative to
student pickup at the location with Councilor Fresolo.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City
Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with the School Department
and the District Councilor to address traffic related issues around student pickup and dropoff at
Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 1006 Grafton St.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
Chairman's Orders
Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with
the School Department and the District Councilor to address traffic related issues around
student pickup and dropoff at Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 1006 Grafton St.
b. Sherry Robinson request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage between 4 and 8
Perry Ave. to deter vehicles from blocking the driveways.
# 9o CC March 10, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the driveway for 4 and 8 Perry Ave. is
approximately 8 feet wide which is not long enough for a vehicle to park, and so more information
would need to be provided to determine a need.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
c. Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage on the
even side of Elliot St., between Eastern Ave. and Edward St.
# 8i CC March 17, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Reisnardele Chaveiro, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved to take the item up collectively with Item #6b.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to approve the installation of No Parking Anytime signage and
make Elliot St. one way in westbound direction going from Eastern Ave. towards Liberty Ave.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Bilotta, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
d. Maria Castillo request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on the even side of
South St.
# 7n CC March 24, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and moved to take the item collectively with Item #5e.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the following speakers:
1. Matthew Early, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. Maria Castillo, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. Nana Amaning, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Fresolo, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to hold, as more information is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
e. Maria Castillo request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage at the driveway of 8
Chapin St.
# 7o CC March 24, 2026
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #5e)
f. Jodi Rymer request installation of permanent "No Parking Anytime" signage on Burncoat
St. along the bike lane.
# 7p CC May 19, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with Item
#5g
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the following speakers:
1. Jodi Rymer, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Terrence Seymour, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
3. No name given, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
4. David Shea, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Economou, who discussed traffic issues
relative to parking on bicycle lanes on Burncoat St.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to approve for the installation of No Parking/Bike Lane signage on
portions of Burncoat St. where observations demonstrate regular illegal parking of vehicles in the
bike lane in violation of MGL Chapter 89 Section 4D.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Bilotta, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Speaker #4, who discussed challenges related to parking
in the winter.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
discussed parking regulations related to bicycle lanes with Speaker #3 and Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
g. Councilor Tony Economou request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage along
the bike path routes on Burncoat St., in the interest of public safety.
# 7u CC June 16, 2026
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #5f)
h. Joshua Calvi request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage at the intersection of
Bristol St. and Burncoat St.
# 20k CC June 2, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Janice Mcclain, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Economou, who discussed the traffic
challenges in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to install No Parking Anytime signage for 40 to 50 feet on one side
of the street.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Economou, who discussed holding the item to
gather feedback from the abutting residents.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
i. Councilor John P. Fresolo on behalf of Donald Lein request installation of “No Parking
Anytime” signage between the driveways of 3 Village St. and 7 Village St. to protect the
driveways from being blocked.
# 7e CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Donald Lein, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Bill Galley, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Fresolo, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to approve for installation of No Parking zone between the
driveways to 3 & 7 Village St.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
j. Abigail Bose request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on the southeast side
of the driveway located in the vicinity of 85 Mountain St. East.
# 7l CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Abigail Bose, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved to take the item up collectively with Items #10i and #11a.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to approve for the installation of No Parking zone 40 feet long.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
k. Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage in
front of 145 East Central St. to improve traffic and pedestrian visibility.
# 7t CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized Councilor Bilotta, who spoke
concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
6. One and Two-Way Street Reconfiguration Petitions
a. Lisa McHugh request Standish St. be made a one-way street.
# 9s CC March 10, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Robin Karoway-Waterhouse, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. Teagan Maceachern, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
3. Janna Ditaranto, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
4. Sheila Crotty, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
5. Michael Perdone, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
6. Josh (No resident given), Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
7. David Quiroa, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
8. Rick Labak, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Fresolo, who discussed plans concerning the
installation of speed humps on Standish St.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to file, as the parking utilization is not as high as on some other
streets and the traffic volume is relatively modest; there are decent opportunities for two-way
traffic to pass each other.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Fresolo, who discussed the locations for the
speed humps on Standish St. with Speaker #2 and the Commissioner of Transportation and
Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
b. Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request Elliot St. be made a one-way street.
# 8j CC March 17, 2026
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #5c)
7. Parking and Parking Meter Petitions
a. Abdul Ghani request installation of parking meters in front of 241 Lincoln St.
# 8b CC December 16, 2025
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as it is not financially feasible to install
the parking meters to regulate 1 to 2 spaces due to high initial cost along with the ongoing
maintenance and operational costs.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
b. Councilor Jose A. Rivera on behalf of Demi Niforos, Nia Niforos and Luis Ortiz, owners
of Kalamos Market, request installation of thirty (30) minute parking on June St. from
116 June St. to 120 June St.
# 7i CC March 24, 2026
In Committee May 27, 2026 - Held
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided a recommendation to approve for the installation of three 30-minute
parking spaces.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
8. School Zone Petitions
a. Councilor Satya B. Mitra on behalf of Kalli Hess request installation of school safety
zone signage in the vicinity of Thorndyke Road School, located at 30 Thorndyke Rd.,
including but not limited to signage indicating appropriate and inappropriate locations
for vehicles to turn onto the road.
# 8a CC May 5, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Kalli Hess, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Mitra, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to hold, as further research for traffic calming proposals is needed.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
9. Stop Sign Petitions
a. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents of Beechmont St. request white
stop lines be painted at the existing stop signs at the intersection of Beechmont St. and
Bancroft Tower Rd.
# 9w CC January 13, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized Councilor Economou, who discussed
the intention of the petition.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to file, as it is the practice of DTM to paint stop bars at all stop
signs as part of DTM’s annual pavement marking maintenance program.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the following speaker:
1. Sheila Reid, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
b. Councilor Satya B. Mitra request installation of three (3) way stop signage at the
intersection of Chester St. and West Chester St.
# 7k CC January 27, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized Councilor Mitra, who discussed the
need for stop signs at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to file, as the volume and crash history do not meet the required
warrants for installation of an All-Way Stop Control (AWSC).
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the following speaker:
1. Elaine M., Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Economou and Councilor Mitra, who spoke
concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
c. William Nguyen request installation of a stop sign on Beaver St. at its intersection with
Oliver St. and Florence St.
# 7n CC May 19, 2026
In Committee June 24, 2026 - Held
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve, pending construction of related
intersection alignment improvements.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
d. Councilor John P. Fresolo request installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection
of Delmont Ave. and Bedford Ave.
# 20t CC June 2, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized Councilor Fresolo, who discussed
neighborhood residents’ feedback concerning the request for installation of four-way stop signs at
the locations.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the following speaker:
1. Nancy McAuliffe, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Kristen McAuliffe, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. David Quiroa, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
4. Laura Winslow, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to file, as the volume and crash history do not meet the required
warrants for the installation of an All-Way Stop Control (AWSC).
Chairperson Councilor Rivera brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City
Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install stop bars at the existing
stop signs on Delmont Ave. facing Bedford Ave.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
Chairman's Orders
Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install stop
bars at the existing stop signs on Delmont Ave. facing Bedford Ave.
e. Councilor John P. Fresolo request installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection
of Farrar Ave. and Bedford Ave.
# 20u CC June 2, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Tony Smith, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. Janna Ditaranto, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
3. Christopher Levitre, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
4. David Quiroa, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Fresolo, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to file, as the volume and crash history do not meet the required
warrants for installation of an AWSC.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Fresolo, who discussed plans concerning the
installation of speed humps on Delmont Ave.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City
Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install stop bars at existing stop
signs on Farrar Ave. facing Bedford Ave.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
Chairman's Orders
Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install stop
bars at existing stop signs on Farrar Ave. facing Bedford Ave.
10. Traffic Sign Petitions
a. Maureen Schwab on behalf of the Green Island Residents Neighborhood Group request
installation of additional "One Way and Do Not Enter" signage on Canton St. at its
intersection with Quinsigamond Ave.
# 7s CC May 5, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as there is sufficient signage on the street
to communicate the one-way operation to motorists.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
b. Maureen Schwab on behalf of the Green Island Residents Neighborhood Group request
installation of "One Way/No Left Turn" signage on Canton St. in the vicinity of the
Crompton Park parking lot exit.
# 7t CC May 5, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve for the installation of MUTCD
compliant One Way/No Left Turn signage on Canton St. at the driveway exit for Crompton Park.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
c. Maureen Schwab on behalf of the Green Island Residents Neighborhood Group request
installation of additional "One Way and Do Not Enter" signage on Lafayette St.
# 7u CC May 5, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve the installation of MUTCD compliant
Do Not Enter signage on Lafayette St. at Lunelle St., Do Not Enter signage on Lafayette St. at
Langdon St., Do Not Enter signage on Lafayette St. at Bigelow St./Lodi St., Do Not Enter signage
on Lafayette St. at Grosvenor St., Do Not Enter signage on Lafayette St. at Meade St. and Do Not
Enter signage on Lafayette St. at Scott St.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
d. Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of a dead-end sign at the entrance of East
Park Terrace.
# 21b CC June 2, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve the installation of a MUTCD
compliant Dead End signage on East Park Terr. at its intersection with Oleum Ct.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
e. Councilor Satya B. Mitra on behalf of the residents of Westport Rd. request installation
of “Go Slow, Children Playing" signage in the vicinity of 10 Westport Rd.
# 21e CC June 2, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Bridget Murphy, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Elaine M., Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Mitra, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to file, as the sign type is no longer MUTCD compliant.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Economou, who discussed communicating
with the School Department concerning issues related to school bus speeding.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City
Manager work with the Superintendent of Public Schools to ensure school bus drivers do not
speed in the Westport Rd. neighborhood.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Mitra, who discussed traffic calming
measures for the neighborhood with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
Chairman's Orders
Request City Manager work with the Superintendent of Public Schools to ensure school
bus drivers do not speed in the Westport Rd. neighborhood.
f. Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of “Go Slow Children” signage on
Kenwood Ave.
# 7d CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the sign type is no longer MUTCD
compliant.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
g. Patrick Grady request installation of "Not a Thru Street" signage at the entrance of
Assumption Ave. on West Boylston St.
# 7i CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as Assumption Ave. is a through way and
installation of the sign would not be MUTCD compliant.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
h. Patrick Grady request installation of signage indicating Assumption Ave. is a private
road.
# 7j CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve the installation of Private Way
signage on Assumption Ave.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
i. Abigail Bose request installation of "Blind Driveway" signage in the vicinity of 85
Mountain St. East.
# 7m CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to file, as people tend to ignore this type of signage.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #5j)
j. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Juan Perez request the “STOP,” “ONE WAY,”
and “DO NOT ENTER,” signage at the intersection of Pasadena Pkwy. and Tacoma St.
be moved out of the bushes to a more visible location, in the interest of public safety.
# 7v CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized Councilor Economou, who spoke
concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to file, as a work order for the signage will be submitted by DTM.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Economou, who discussed the timeline
concerning the signage with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
11. Traffic Mirror Petition
a. Abigail Bose request installation of a convex mirror in the vicinity of 85 Mountain St.
East.
# 7n CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the mirror tends to distort the image
and cause people to develop a false sense of security.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent) (See Item #5j)
12. Traffic Control Signal Petitions
a. Patrick Grady request installation of left turn arrow traffic signals on West Boylston St.
southbound at its intersection with Loop Rd.
# 7j CC April 14, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera 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 dedicated and protected left turn phase.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
b. Mike Rejaey request installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Bigelow Davis
Parkway and Lake Ave.
# 7f CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera 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 dedicated and protected left turn phase.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
13. Traffic Study Petitions
a. Joseph Corazzini request a traffic study be conducted on Salisbury St. that tracks vehicle
speed and the amount of vehicles utilizing the street.
# 8t CC October 21, 2025
In Committee May 27, 2026 - Held
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as DTM has collected traffic and speed
data for major segments on Salisbury St.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
14. Truck Ban Petitions
a. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Bob McCauley request installation of a truck
ban/weight restriction on Ararat St. that would augment where the State has restrictions,
in an effort to ensure truck ban/weight restriction limits can be enforced on the street.
# 10a CC January 13, 2026
In Committee Arpil 15, 2026 - Held
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized Councilor Economou, who spoke
concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to approve for the installation of MUTCD compliant Commercial
Truck Exclusion signage.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Economou, who discussed enforcement of the
truck exclusion signage with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
b. Mayor Joseph M. Petty and Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Lois Bourget
request installation of additional truck ban/weight restriction-related signage on Mount
Ave. warning truck drivers the road is not appropriate for tractor trailers.
# 7z CC May 19, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Lois Bourget, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. John Sullivan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. Shannon Emmons, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Economou, who discussed the needs to install
signage at the location to address truck traffic issues.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who
provided the recommendation to approve for the installation of supplemental signage to dissuade
trucks from using Mount Ave.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
15. Communications of the City Manager
a. Transmitting informational communication relative to 2026 speed hump installations.
# 22.11A CM June 2, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera then discussed the timeline concerning the installation of
temporary speed humps with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Assistant
Director of Transportation and Mobility.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Bilotta, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
b. Transmitting informational communication relative to the Mobility Action Plan Annual
Report.
# 8.11A CM June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Ojeda absent)
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