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Commission sends 25‑mph criteria to Public Safety, orders Allen Street measurements and welcomes MassDOT culvert funding
Summary
The commission forwarded proposed criteria and an initial list for 25‑mph zones to Public Safety, asked staff to measure Allen Street for a one‑side parking restriction trial, and noted MassDOT will fully fund a Keys Road culvert replacement project; staff also described planned sidewalk and road projects.
The commission reviewed a proposed list of streets and evaluation criteria for a 25‑mph zone program (item 26‑003). Staff recommended annual reviews using accident data, complaints and short radar log periods; commissioners voted to send the proposal to Public Safety for review.
On Allen Street the commission discussed sightline problems at the hill crest caused by vehicles parking on both sides. Staff reported measurements and photos and will take additional measurements from Stewart Street to locate the point where the road widens enough for two‑side parking; commissioners agreed to consider a one‑side restriction on a trial basis and to revisit after staff measurements (a 60‑day trial was suggested later in the meeting).
Commissioners also noted MassDOT confirmed full funding for the Keys Road culvert replacement; staff said the department will keep the commission informed about traffic impacts during construction. Staff provided an overview of other capital work (Rockwater Branch sidewalks and crosswalks, East Broadway mill/pave after walk installation, Chelsea/Summer culvert work and potential Maple Street work). The commission also discussed a new tracking system to record every traffic complaint from 'birth to death' and make status publicly available to increase transparency.
