Traffic and Parking Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 11 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 6/17/24 at 7:00 AM)
2. 1 The meeting took place virtually via Zoom and was called to order at 6:01 PM by Chair Sait and adjourned at 6:59 PM. Others present: Brad Rawson – Director of Mobility, Suzanne Rinfret – Director of Parking, Brian Postlewaite – Director of Engineering, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk.
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4. 3 Roll Call
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of April 29, 2024. 24-0645 Accepted Pass
6. 2. That the Director of Parking discuss the policy around restricted parking signs during construction and how to limit negative impacts in the community. 24-0925 Recommended to be marked work completed
7. 3. That the Director of Parking place SLOW CHILDREN and NOT A THROUGH STREET signs on Alston Street by the corner of Cross Street. 24-0922 Recommended to be marked work completed
8. 4. That the Director of Mobility daylight the corner of Maple Avenue and School Street. 24-0901 Recommended to be marked work completed
9. 5. That the Director of Mobility begin a public process to determine how to manage traffic issues on Benton Road in light of the upcoming change of Central Street to a one-way from Summer Street to Highland Avenue. 24-0791 Recommended to be marked work completed
10. 6. Green Cab Company, Inc. requesting an increase in the taxicab meter rate to $3.80 for the first 1/8 of a mile, $0.50 for each additional 1/8 of a mile and $32 per hour waiting time. 24-0701 Recommended to be approved Pass
11. 7. That the Director of Engineering assess the timing of the traffic light at Main Street and Broadway and consider lengthening the cycle time. 24-0662 Recommended to be marked work completed