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Commission considers on-street accessible parking near Coburn Street; defers decision pending neighbor notice
Summary
DPW proposed assigning an on-street accessible parking space on Bridal Street extension near Coburn Street; the commission asked DPW to notify nearby residents and seek comment before voting at a future meeting.
An application for on-street accessible parking near Coburn Street was discussed at the April 22 meeting of the Framingham Traffic Commission and not voted on; DPW recommended relocating or designating an accessible space on the even side of Bridal Street extension adjacent to 74 Bridges Street Extension and said it would notify residents before a future vote.
DPW staff said the applicant cannot use his driveway because of slopes and that an existing handicapped space already exists at 74 Bridges Street Extension. To reduce an odd-even parking conflict, DPW suggested making the even side of Bridge(s) Street extension an accessible-only area or adding a designated accessible stall on Bridal Street extension by Coburn.
Commissioners asked whether neighbors should be notified about any loss of on-street spaces; DPW proposed door-hangings to notify residents and said the department would undertake outreach and return with a plan at the next meeting. The commission gave a general sense that the Bridal Street extension option would be adequate pending neighbor notification and comment.
No motion was taken; DPW will notify abutters, confirm signage and bring the item back for a potential vote at a future meeting.
