Traffic and Parking Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 9 items

1. 1 This meeting was held via Zoom, was called to order by Chair Sait at 6:00 pm and adjourned at 6:47 pm with a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Wilson, Pineda Neufeld, Sait), none opposed, and none absent. Others present: Brad Rawson – Director of Mobility Division, Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), Natasha Frazier – Assistant Clerk of Committees. .
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3. 3 Roll Call
4. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of November 27, 2023. Accepted Pass
5. 2. That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Parking discuss if and where additional Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) walking routes and ADA parking spots have been designated for visitors to the High School, City Hall and the Central Library while Highland Avenue construction is underway and while current routes and ADA parking spots may be inaccessible due to construction. 24-0171 Recommended to be marked work completed
6. 3. That the Director of Parking establish alternative drop off zones, including reverse direction drop off zones, in front of the City Hall concourse from the hours of 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM and 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM while portions of Highland Avenue are under active construction near the High School, City Hall and the Central Library. 24-0170 Recommended to be marked work completed
7. 4. That the Director of Engineering install robust, permanent pedestrian crossing signage at the intersection of Vinal and Highland Avenues, given the importance of this crosswalk for High School students and many others. 24-0088 Recommended to be marked work completed
8. 5. That the Director of Parking ensure that the parking meters in front of the Tufts Administration Building (TAB) are reserved for TAB building visitors with disability placards, Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, to assist with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility. 24-0041 Recommended to be marked work completed
9. 9 Referenced Documents: • T&P - 2024-02-26 TAB parking regulations (with 24-0041)