Traffic Commission

TRAFFIC COMMISSION 1 September 29, 2021 CITY OF MARLBOROUGH OFFICE OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION 140 MAIN STREET MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 01752 Traffic Commission Minutes The Regular Meeting of the Traffic Commission was held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 10:00 am. The meeting was also recorded and is available to view online on the City of Marlborough website~www.marlborou h-ma. ,ov). Members present: Chairman - Police Chief David Giorgi, Commissioner of Public Works Sean Divoll and City Clerk Steve Kerrigan. Also present: City Engineer Tom DiPersio, Ashley Miller and Ryan Malcolm also from the Engineering Department, Sgt. Zac Attaway and Officer Andy Larose from the MPD Traffic Services Unit, City Councilor Katie Robey and locals residents William Shea and one other party. Minutes taken by Karen Lambert, MPD Records Clerk. Chief Giorgi started recording the meeting at 10:02 a.m. and began by welcoming everyone and making introductions. 1- Minutes No meeting held in August 2021. The minutes of the Traffic Commission meeting of Wednesday, July 28, 2021. MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED: TO APPROVE, All in Favor - Accept and Place on File. 2 - New Business — 2a) Request for 2 handicapped parking spaces on Laviolette Street. Chief Giorgi advised that the residents of Academy Knoll, at 22 Broad Street, have inquired through the Mayor's Office about the possibility of adding 2 handicapped spaces TRAFFIC COMMISSION 2 September 29, 2021 on Laviolette Street to accommodate some of the residents who are unable to safely access the building using the 2 existing handicapped spaces. Tom DiPersio said that Ashley Miller did some follow up on this request and found that there is a provision in the City Code for handicapped spaces in the street. The Property Owner would need to complete an application for a yearly permit. The permit would be renewable in January of each year to ensure that the need still exists. Mr. DiPersio will see if he can locate the application form as it was not included with the provision in the City Code. MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to ENGINEERING to locate the form and try to get it completed for the next meeting. 2b) Parking Issues at Stevens Park Commissioner Divoll said that there is an issue with overnight parking and commercial parking during the day. He thinks that commercial landscapers that live in the area are using this parking lot at night when they come home from work. He was planning to go by during the day to see if he could get the names on the commercial vehicles parked there. Chief Giorgi said that he talked to Officer Larose about this and Officer Larose advised that a lot of residents do use this area for parking during the winter. Commissioner Divoll said that he sees more of an issue with commercial vehicles parking here during the day. Steve Kerrigan asked if trailers were being left there? Chief Giorgi asked if we can create a parking restriction there during the day. Commisioner Divoll asked about parking restrictions in other City lots. Mr. Kerrigan said he has no issue with commercial vehicles or residents parking there in the evening. A specific time restriction seems better, possibly a restriction for commercial vehicles between 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Daytime parking is needed for those visiting the park and splash pad. Officer Larose advised that the Parking Deck has a restriction for No Commercial Overnight Parking. He said he and Officer Conners can drive by and monitor who is parking there during the day and the midnight shift can also take a look. Councilor Robey asked about issues with plowing in the winter if overnight parking is allowed. Steve Kerrigan doesn't see this as a big issue as there is plenty of room in the lot at night. MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to create the language for the proposed parking restriction. 3-Old Business 3a) Issues with the turn movement at intersection of Boston Post Road West & Ames Street Update: Engineering was planning to draft a letter to the State outlining their suggestions. The letter was not finalized with Tim Collins before he left for retirement. TRAFFIC COMMISSION 3 September 29, 2021 MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to ENGINEERING to draft the letter for the next meeting. 3b) Traffic Concerns on Oakcrest Ave. Chief Giorgi advised that Councilor Navin was asking for an update on this issue. Update: Engineering did a survey and determined that there is no room for a sidewalk on the other side of Oakcrest on Stevens Street. They would have to move the pavement area or do land takings. There is no way to put a crosswalk on the Northern side. 3c) Cashman Street — One Way Update: Tom DiPersio advised that the bike trail expansion project has been evolving as it moves along and a couple more redesigns have occurred. There is no longer a need to make Cashman Street aone-way street. There will now be a shared use side path, i.e., a larger sidewalk for both bikes and pedestrians. Steve Kerrigan questioned how this would impact the width of the roadway. Mr. DiPersio said it is a little narrower, but it is still 24 feet wide and can accommodate 2lanes of travel. It is also plenty wide enough to accommodate trucks though the intersection. He also noted that the new bike path is on the same side as the Greek Church. It was originally planned for the opposite side. There will also be flashing beacons at the crossing and it will continue down Prospect Street on the IC Church side. Mr. DiPersio said that it has all poured now, and you can actually see how it looks. MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REMOVE from the Agenda. 3d) Reservoir @ Red Spring Road Update: Engineering advised that the sweeping right turn onto Reservoir can be blocked off if this is what the Traffic Commission still wants to try. The existing "T" sign needs to be moved further away from Bolton Street as it looks like it has something to do with the intersection of Bolton St. and Reservoir St. There was also a request for another warning sign. Far example, something that would explain what the exiting "T" sign means would be helpful. There is a similar type of sign on Poirier Drive. They could also have a sign that indicates the number of feet to Red Spring Road. Chief Giorgi said that he thinks this language would be helpful. Officer Larose advised that he has reviewed the accident history and only found two reported accidents here in the last 10 years. One was the recent fatality and the other was a similar issue but not as serious. He said that he thinks the only reason there have not been more accidents is because Red Spring Road is not heavily traveled. All agreed that it makes sense to fix the signage first and continue to monitor the area before making any other changes. Officer Larose will work with Ashley Miller and the Sign Department to get this all set. TRAFFIC COMMISSION 4 September 29, 2021 MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to the POLICE DEPARTMENT and to ENGINEERING to correct the signage. Chief Giorgi advised that he would reach out to Councilor Navin with an update. 3e) Commercial traffic and speeding on Farm Road. William Shea and one other resident from Helen Drive were in attendance for this issue. He said that he appreciates all the work done so far, however, he has not seen a big difference. He said that the violators on speeding are commercial vehicles. The traffic does seem to have slowed a little but not with commercial vehicles. They have noticed a new sign; however, the driver is already committed to Farm Road when they see it. Officer Larose advised that he put this sign up on a temporary basis just so that regular travelers of the road would be aware. He has been following trucks, however, those that he has seen are going to Trombettas or the airport so they allowed to be on Farm Road. Mr. Shea said that he has also followed trucks and has seen them going elsewhere. Chief Giorgi asked if Mr. Shea could possibly provide the names on the trucks in question. The Police Department can then contact the specific companies and have a discussion with them. It was suggested that Mr. Shea send the names on the trucks in violation to Sgt. Attaway. Chief Giorgi also asked if the sign on Farm Road could be flipped and placed off of Route 20. Officer Larose said that yes, he can do that, and he will also check to see if any other signs are missing. Last year, signs were moved and corrected to better locations. He noticed that some of those may be missing. Mr. Shea said that he has been away for a few weeks, but he did notice that there was no sign at Maple Street off of Farm Road, near Monti's. Officer Larose advised that he would check on this. He thought he saw one there. MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to Officer Larose to follow up on any missing signage and to Sgt. Attaway to work with specific violators as necessary. And continued from the last meeting: MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to Commissioner Divoll to work on the crosswalk situation and to ENGINEERING to amend the City Code description for trucks. Chief Giorgi asked if anyone had any further questions or concerns. None noted. That there being no further business of the Traffic Commission held on this date, the meeting adjourned at 10:32 am. Respectfully submitted, Karen L. Lambert Records Clerk Marlborough Police Department TRAFFIC COMMISSION 5 September 29, 2021 List of documents and other exhibits used at the meeting: -City of Marlborough Meeting Posting for Traffic Commission Meeting on Wednesday September 29, 2021, including meeting agenda. -Draft of Traffic Commission Minutes from Wednesday, July 28, 2021. -Email from Chief Giorgi, dated 9/16/21, re: request for 2 handicapped parking spaces on Laviolette St. -Email from Commission Divoll to Chief Giorgi & Tom DiPersio re: Stevens Street Park Parking. Additional Handouts -None  CITY OF MARLBOROUGH MEETING POSTING ty~ y ~~d~L~~~'~ ~r̀ ~ i`~rLW rt Meeting Name: Traffic Commission +.t 3'k Date: Wednesday. September 29, 2021 Time: 10;00 am Location: ,~`aFloor City Hall — Memorial Hall Agenda Items to be addressed: 1) MINUTES OF LAST MEETING aj Review draft from 7-28-21 Zj NEW BUSfNESS a) Request for 2 handicapped parking spaces on Laviolette Street b) Parking Issues at Stevens Park 3) OLD BUSINESS a) issues with the turn movement at intersection of Boston Post Road West & Ames Street b} Traffic concerns on Oakcrest Ave. c) Cashman Street — One Way d) Reservoir @ Red Spring Road e) Cammerciai traffic and speeding on Farm Raad i THE LISTING OF TOPICS THAT THE CHAIR REASONABLY ANTICIPATES WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETING IS NOT INTENDED AS A GUARANTEE OF THE TOPICS THAT WILL HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED. NaT ALL TOPICS LISTED MAY IN FACT BE DISCUSSED, AND OTHER TOPICS NOT LISTED MAY ALSO BE BROUGHT UP FOR DISCUSSION TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.  la-1 TRAFFIC COMMISSION 1 July 28, 2021 CITY OF MARLBOROUGH OFFICE OF TRAFI+'IC COMMISSION 140 MAIN STItE~T MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 01752 Traffic Commission Minutes The Regular Meeting of tl~e Traffic Commission was held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 10:00 am. The meeting was also recorded and is available to view online on the City of Marlboxaugh website_~~l.m.~rlbof•~~_u~,h~~na~av~. Members present: Chairman - Police Chief David Giorgi, Commissioner of Public Works Sean Divoll and City Clerlc Steve Kerrigan. Also present: City Engineer Tom DiPersio, Assistant City Engineer Tim Collins, Ashley Miller also from the engineering Department, Sgt. Zac Attaway from the MPD Traffic Services Unit, City Councilor Katie Robey, City Councilor David Doucette, City Councilor Samantha Perlman and local residents Chris Russ and Ralph Mo~•o. Minutes taken by Karen Lambert, MPD Records Clerk. Chief Giorgi started recording the meeting at 10:02 a.m. and began by welcoming everyone and making introductions. He also acicnawledged that this would be Tien Collins' last meeting as he is retiring. Mr. Collins was presented with a gift in recognition of his years of service and dedication to the Traffic Commission. Tk~e Chief thanked him for all his hard work and for being his sounding board for all thins traffic related. Commissioner Divoll also added that Mr. Collins has 36 years of service to the City and the last 10 years with the Traffic Commission. He also wanted to extend his thanks on behalf of the DPW and Engineering. 1-Minutes The minutes of the Traffic Commission meeting of Wednesday, June 30, 2021. MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED:  la-2 TRAFFIC COMMISSION 2 July 28, 2021 TO APPROVE, (wzth one minor co►xection noted by Steve Kerrigan on page la-5). All in Favor - Accept acid Place on File. 2 - New Business — 2a) Commercial traffic and speeding on Farm Road. ChiefGiorgi advised that he has received several emails from residents and City Councilors (copies zn agenda packet). Local resident, Cluis Russ, was in attendance for this issue. He outlined #hree specific concerns in his email — 1) commercial vehicles over 2'/2 tons using the roadway 2} increase in speed and 3}crosswalk safety. He said that commercial tY•affic has picked up gY~eatly and that many medium duty, 1-ton trucks use Farm Road as a cut tluough to Route Rte. 20 and Home Depot, He also mantianed a car hauling business that is parking at the recycling center on Rte. 20, the new zndust~~ial center at the airport, and landscape yards in the area alI contribute to the problem. He said the commercial truck traffic from these locations should be sent to Rte. 20 rather then down Farm Road. He feels there ase a lot of loopholes with the weight limit of trucks and understands that it is tough to enforce. Tk~e signs are clear, but many drivers may not even zealize they are not following the rules. He xs asking how drivers can be educated so that the rules can be enforced. Chief Giorgi said that he agrees that this is amulti-faceted problem. The speed signs were put out there in two different locations to gather accurate data. He pulled up the zesults far the one westbound at Kane School. The speed limit is 25 mph, the average speed was 33 rnph and the 85`h percentile was 33.96. The average daily volume was 4,343 vehicles. .Sgt. Attaway explained how to read the diagrams and pie chart. They were able to obtain 9 to 10 days of data. On the east bound side, the sign was located near the Purnp House. The average speed here was 31.9 mph and the 85th percentile was higher at 35.89. Councilor Robey commented that it is actually hard to drive 25 mph on this road even when you are aware of the speed limit. Tim Collins explained that the speed limits are set by the State and the speed limit here was set back in the 70's. Baclt then, the City Council would propose a speed limit and send i₹ to the State for approval. Today, speed limits are set based on what the 85tH percentile of traffic is traveling at a certain point. This method assumes thati most motorists a~•e prudent and capable of going the proper speed. The speed limit of 25 mph is not what everyone is traveling today. The afficial speed could actually be closer to 40 mph, Also, when speed studies are done now, you get the first car in a row and the next S cars for example, make their awn speed. If you asked the State to set the speed limit today, they would say the proper speed limit is 35 mph. Ralph Moro, retired police officer and longtime resident of Farm Road, was also in attendance. As an officer, he was very involved with traffic control and was a certified crash reconstruction specialist. He has personally walked in the area and agrees that it is scary to try to cross at one of the crosswalks and also mentioned that there is a school here. He crosses with his daughter and granddaughter and said that the speed at the crosswalks is crazy. He thought the average speed was around .40 mph and also commented on the number of motorcycles and pickup tucks with their exhaust.  la-3 TRAFFIC COMMISSION 3 July 28, 2021 Councilor Doucette agreed that no one wants to see the speed limit ga up, especially wifih all the construction in the area over the next few years. There will be even more traffic as construction increases. He feels that the City needs to take steps now to put deterrents in place. He asked about the possibility of a speed table near the school. He feels this would really make trucks avoid the area. Chief Giorgi asked if there has been an increase in traffic here over the last couple of months due to construction on Rte. 20. Some of the increase might be coming from people trying to avoid the construction. It is a two-year project. Tom DiPersxo said that the State just opened bids for their projecfi on Rte. 20. Councilor• Robey said that sometimes the turn onto Farm Road would take several light cycles so she would choose to continue Rte. 20 even with the traffic. Mr. Russ said that there doesn't seem to be especially more traffic at the moment, however, it is also summer vacation and school is not in session. He could see it turning into an excessive situation, For him, the biggest concern is the commercial traffic. Councilor Perlman has also heard complaints about vehicles not stopping foz school buses. Chief Giorgi said that speed and school bus issues come down to enforcement by the Police. He said #hat Sgt. Attaway also received an email fiom a patient about the buses. He talked to the mother and advised that they would follow up with an unrnariced car when school is back in session. Councilor Perlman asked if there could be flashing lights for the crosswalks or possibly a 3-D design painted. She said innovative ideas are needad. The discussion continued about how dangerous the crosswalks are. It was also note that a hee by Pheasant Hill covers the sign and how fast car's fly by Broadmeadow once they come around the ca~•ner. Drivers don't even seem to notice people standing in the crosswalk. Also, the visibility from either angle at the crosswalk by Cook Lane was noted. Councilor Robey asked how do you change the sta#e law regarding crosswalks? You have to be in the crosswalk to get cars to stop. Peopla need to realize they can't just zun all the way across. You have to get the attention of the driver on the other side and make sure that they are also stopping. The City did look into painting crosswalks with piano keys back in 2015, similar to a 3D effect. Tim Collins said this also means more paint anal more maintenance for the City. The City usually uses striping for different reasons. Chief Giorgi asked if we could change the style here. Commissioner Divoll said the City would take care of any complaints regarding branches. They can cut back brush in areas that need increased visibility. With regard to crosswalk styles, he is new here in Marlborough but brings experience from other communities. He would like to get a sense of the different variations and see what we have and how they function with regard to bath drivers and pedestrians. He doesn't see it "as one size fits all across the Czty". He will so some research and come back to the Traf#'ic Commission with his recommendations. Councilor Robey asked if we had any historical data showing thafi traffic has increased. Sgt. Attaway didn't have that infoxmation but advised he would go back and check. Tim Collins said that every crosswalk an Farm Road has signs at the crosswalk and advance warning signs also. The City has done all it can so far. He also mentioned the See Click Fix app, If someone sees an issue, they can take a picture and send it to the DPW and they will fix it. This could be a pothole, a trash barrel issue or a tree branch issue, Coi2ncilor Perlman asked if the signs are visible at night. Mr. Colins said that they are supposed to be and are checked every 6 years. If someone sees one that is not, they  la-4 TRAFFIC COMMISSION 4 July 28, 2021 should send a message on See Click Fix. The same crosswalk issues extend onto Framingham Road. People think it is all ane sheet when they are traveling on the road. With regard to commercial traffic, Councilor Robey sent an email to the Chief outlining her concerns xegasding hock classifications, special permits and commercial vehicle exemptions. Tim Collins explained the Iustory behind the Commercial Vehicle Exclusion on Farm Road. The State needs to give a permit for a Commercial Vehicle Exclusion. When the request was first made back in the 70's, it was denied by the State as they did not like the detour route that was presented. The City later asl~ed the State to reconsidex based on special circumstances, i.e., it was a narrow, windy road with an eiementat~y school. The State did then give their approval. He said that if the City were to request a txuck exclusion here today, it would be denied. It would not qualify for a truck exclusion as it zs no longer a windy, narrow road and it plenty wide enough to accomrr~odate truck trat'fic. Also, he noted that there is no truck exclusion on Broadmeadow Rd. or Paz~rnenter Road so any traffic coming out Broadmeadow can legally go left ox right to travel the rest of their route. A sign could be posted at the end or Airport Dive that states right turn only, however, it would be a suggestion and not enforceable. Discussion followed regarding truck size. Chief Giorgi pulled up a copy of the exemptions for reference. Mr. Moro noted that gross vehicle weight is Listed on the vehicle registration. He said Post Road Auto Parts travels the road fiequently with a trailer loaded with cars. Councilor Perlman had a personal experience where she had to drive into a snowbank to avoid one of these. She said that Farm Road is not meant for traatar hailers and the ether vehicle crossed over the line. Tim Collins said that dual wheeled vehicles are not allowed. Chief Giorgi said that if specific trucks can be identified as causing an issue, the Police Department can contact the specific companies to address the situation, Mr. Collins said paid of the problean is that if a tiucic is pulled over, they can say that they were malting a deizveiy or pick up in the area. Anyone can also be coming off Parmenter or Farm Road. He pulled up a diagram of FHWA Vehicle Classifications that the MUTCD put together. It showed the type of vehicle and the number of axles and trailers with a diagram. Councilor Robey said this is pant of the confusion because the City Code uses tonnage as a description and then it's also subject to the list of exclusions and Iacal deliveries. According to this list, Class 5 and above is not allowed. Chief Giorgi asked if the City Code could be amended to clarzfy the description. All agreed that this would be much clearer than using "2 '/z tons" as a descrtptian. Mr. Moro also said that h~ucks should also always have a bill of lading that says where they are going ar where they went. Sometimes education about the t~ucic exclusion can work as well. The whole idea behind the truck exclusion is to protect residential roads from bezng beaten up by t~•ucics. MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to Commissionex Divoll to work on the crosswalk situation and to ENGINEERING to amend the City Code description for tucks. Also, the DPW will replace missing signage regarding the truck exclusion (at Monti's, on the traffic island and on Wa11Cer Street). MOTIOl'~T was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to the Police Department to step up enforcement. Officer Larose and Officer• Connors can do this together while also trying to educate drivers.  la-5 TRAFFIC COMMISSION S July 28, 2021 3-Old Business 3a) Issues with the tarn movement at intersection of Boston Post Road West & Ames Street Update: Chief Giorgi did finally get a response from the State on this issue. He read the emazl from Lori Sliattucic. She said that the second right turn lane does not appear to be be utilitzed as designed. Tim Collins Iaighlighted her recommendation in her email, "To help increase the usage of the middle right turn lane, which would help to reduce the queue that occurs in the outside rzght turn lane, it's recommended that the striping on Aines Street is extended", N1r. Collins had an aerial photo of the intersection with turning lanes marked in red and two photos showing the queue in the far-right lane. People dan't seem to realize there are twa lanes that can be utilized to make the right turn. The State thinks we should paint something to show this more clearly, Mr, Collin noted in his photo that there is a sign about 8 or 9 cars back in the queue that indicates two lanes for turning. He said there are actually three lanes, 2 for the right turn and 1 for straight or left. He also said there is not enough room to mark the pavement further back. If anything, there would be avows at the top of the lane indicating the turn movement. If right on red were allowed, the stop line would also have to be moved furthez• back to allow enough sight distance for the turn. You can see in his photos that sight distance is blocked by the truck in the far-left lane. Cammissioxzer Divoll asked if there was enough demand to have 2 right turn on red lanes? At this time, the middle lane is almost like nothing and not used, leaning toward Commissioner Divoll's suggestion. Mr. Collins noted that at one time there was a conflict with a green azrow at the same tine for both directions, but the timing sequence has been corrected. Mr. Kerrigan asked if we could try the turn an~ows and see how it works. Commissioner Divoll said he has seen many people take a right on red here anyways. The discussion followed as to what was the best solution. Should we appeal to the DOT to eliminate the double right tw~n? Should we do a trial with bajxels and see how it functions. Commissioner Divoll is not convinced that we need 2 right turn lanes. We would then have to allow the right on red and do away with the second lane and see how it works. Maybe there was a reason at one time to have the 2 right turn lanes lout we don't seem to need them now. With the Simarano interchange, this area doesn't have the same volume of trafffc. Councilor Robey asked when Mr. Colons took the photos showing the queue? Could it have been the lunch crowd or after work? Would a lettex fiom the Commissioner to the DQT possibly carry more weight? MR. DiPersio said that Engineering can draft a letter fox the Chief. MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to ENGINEERING to draft a letter to the State outlining their suggestions. 3b) Traffic Concerns on Oakcrest Ave. MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to TABLE.  1a-6 TRAFFIC COMMISSION 6 July 2$, 2021 3c) Sfke Path Flashing Light Request — Hudson St. U, ndate: Tim Collins reviewed that the Rail Ti°ail is heavily used. Anew light will be going in at Lincoln Street and there already is one at Ash Street. It makes sense to make it safe in the middle also, Mr. DiPersio said that with the amount of pedestrian traffic a flashing light is wai7•anted here. IvI~. Collins said there alsa needs to be a warning to pedestrzaxis to watch for t~af£ic before crossing. He also noted that a push button is better then a blinking yellow, The push button will also beep. Councilor Robey said that sometimes you can't see that the light is actually flashing. Mr. Collins noted that the light at Fitchburg is an older style, but the pedestrian is supposed to wait until they can cross safely. MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to ENGINEERING. They will take care of the beacons and then all the crossings on the Rail trail will be the same (except for the driveway at Boston Scientific). 3d) Cashman Street — One Way Update: Mr. DiPersio has not yet been able to test the change in traffic pattern due to all the construction. It was going to be changed to one-way heading north and maybe also one way at Prospect St. They are in the p~•ocess of reconfiguring the intersection. The thought now is that if would be better if Prospect heading south was all one way. They would add a No Nat Enter sign at the corner of Lincoln St. and Prospect St. MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER back to ENGINEERING to test the change iii traffic pattern. 3e) Reservoir @ Red Spring Road Tom. DiPersio reviewed that the main issue is with the turn movement from Bolton Sheet onto Reservoir Street. He loalced at the width of the pavement on Bolton Street and thew is room to ~t a right turn lane if the City wanted to move in that direction. There is room to fit two 14-foot lanes. A dedicated right run lane would serve to fix the sight distance problem with Red Spring Road. He pulled up an aerial photo with the proposed layout marked, including blocking the existing turn lane with bai~~iers. The area could be marked with paint as a trial and then going forward the existing right turn area would be removed and vegetated. Steve I~errigan asked if we had any idea how many other areas may have a similar turn scenario. Would other areas want the same type of change? He noted, fflr example, the right turn fiom Elm St. to Bigelow Street. Mr. DiPersio said that Phis is certainly a valid concern and is saznething Engineering would have to look at on a case-by-case basis. 1V1~. Collins said that it seems we are doing this more to slow traffic down Bolton Street to Reservoir. The previous acczdent may also have been due to operator error. This is why the MUTCD loalcs for a history of accidents in a specific area. Once you pass Red Spring Raad there is no othez• outlet. He said that there is no "Right on Red" in all of downtown Marlborough now because of one person that was hit at a tiu~n. Mr. Kerrigan also asked about the cost and noted that this would be a huge factor, even on a temporary basis. It was discussed that Red Spring Road is a private road and the owners were supposed to be taking care of clearing the area of brush.  1a-7 TRAFFIC COMMISSION 7 July 28, 2021 Chief Giorgi went on to say that part of the issue is the speed on Reservoir Street. If cars had to slow down to take the right turn onto Reservpir St~•eet., it would help with the speed issue. He actually likes the design of the new turn and thinks it makes sense. One of the concerns, however, is once you set it up, how do you take it down? Maybe we should table it for now and come back at the next meeting with speed and accident history. Commissioner Divoll said that he can also have an intern go down and do a flan movement count. MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED #o REFER to the POLICE DEPARTMENT for speed and accident history and to ENGINEERING for a t~txrn movement count. That there being no further business of the Traffic Comnnission held an this date, the meeting adjourned at 11:51 ant. Respectfully submitted, Karen L. Lambert Records Clerk Ma~iborough Police Depat~tment List of documents and other exhibits used at the meetxn~ -City of Marlborough Meeting Posting for Traffic Commission Meeting on Wednesday 7/2$/21, including meeting agenda. -Draft of Traffic Commission Minutes from Wednesday, June 30, 2021, -Email from William Shea to the Police Department (& others), dated 7/7/21, re: Commercial traffic and speeding on Farm Road. -Email from Chris Russ to the Police department (& others), dated 7/14/21, re: Farm Road Traffic Issue. -Email fiom Mike Ossing to Chief Giorgi & Sgt. Attaway, dated 7/13/21 — forwarding email from Deborah Jakubowski Russ re: Farm Road Traffic Concerns. -Email fiorn Councilor Pexlman to Chief Giorgi, dated 6/30/21, re: Traffic Related Contcerns on Faint Road (including photos), -Email from Councilor Robey to Chief Giorgi, dated 7/13/21, re: Commercial Truclt Classifications (Farm Road issue): — along with infographic -Email fiom Lori Shattuck to Chief Gio~•gi, dated 7/23/21, re: City of Marlborough Traffic Commission Request -- Route 2d at Ames Street. Additional Handouts -Trucic exclusion order for Framingham Rd, and Fairn Road between Maple St. and Boston Post Rd. — dated 1/5/81 — along with other supporting documents. -Wot~ding for warning signage for t~•uck exclusion on Farm Raad along with diagram shoaling location.  la-8 TRAFFIC COMMISSION July 28, 2021 -Photos of intersection of Maple Street & Framingham Rd. with signage noted. - Copy of Section 10A-9 — Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion — fi~orra the MUTCD Manual. -Diagram of FHWA Vehicle Classifications. -Copy of City of Marlborough Special Speed Regulation No. 388A {includes Farm Road} dated July 1973, -City Council Order establishing 25mph Speed Zone on Framingham Rd., dated 8/14/7$, -Procedure far establishing speed zone based on 85th percentile. -Aerial photo of intersection of Boston Post Road West and Ames Sheet with turn lanes indicated along with photos of the queue waiting to take the left turn from Ames onto BPRW. -Copy of Ch. 586-14 — Operation of heavy commercial vehicles (A & B) and Ch. 586-51 Schedule VII: Heavy Connmercial Vehicle Routes. -Aerial photo of intex•section of Bolton St. and Reservoir St. with proposed xight turn lane indicated. -Engineering diagram of Caslunan Street area.  2a-1 Karen Lambert From: David Giorgi Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 5;37 PM To: Karen Lambert Subject: Laviolette St. Good Morning Karen, Could you please add this email to the agenda for the September Traffic Commission. Recently, the residents of Academy Knoil at 22 Braad St. have inquired through the Mayor's Office about the possibiiity of adding 2 handicapped spaces on Laviolette St. to accommodate some of the residents wha are unable to safely access the building through the current handicapped parking spaces. would like to discuss this request with the rest of the Commission members. Thank you, D. Giorgi  2b-1 Karen Lambert From: Sean Divoll Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 8:57 AM To: David Giorgi; Thomas biPersio Subject: Stevens Park Parking Quick email to bring us together on what we need to do for a parking restriction at Stevens Park. The issue E see is overnight parking and commercial parking. Tom looked through the ordinances and doesn't see a regulation for the lot. We'll need the Traffic Commission to vale in a new regulation. Which is the bigger concern: overnight or commercial parking. 1 think Bolton Street is just overnight. I've seen commercial trucks during the day and I think the PD has seen cammercfal trucks at night. I think it's a safe guess to think commercial landscapers that live in the area are using the parking lot at night when they come home from work. I'm not sure about the commercial vehicles during the day. I'll swing by during the day and get some names ofF the sides of the truck for further discussion. Thanks, Sean Sean