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Committee approves 20-foot no-parking postings at Hamilton Street intersections to improve sight lines
Summary
The committee approved posting statutory 20-foot no-parking signage at three Hamilton Street intersections after a councilor noted large commercial vehicles and sight-line issues; staff said this is signing (not a regulatory change) and recommended the posting.
The Worcester Traffic & Parking Committee approved posting no-parking signage for the statutory 20-foot distances at intersections along Hamilton Street where commercial vehicles and box trucks have obstructed sight lines.
Councilor Robert (name recorded variously in the record) said he submitted the petition after observing large commercial vehicles parked near the corner that make it “very impossible to see traffic coming east on Hamilton.” City transportation staff agreed that posting the statutory 20-foot prohibition is appropriate at the three intersections identified and explained that the change is signage only, not a change to existing parking regulations. The committee moved to approve the posting and passed the motion by roll call.
Staff said the action will add signage where the statutory restriction already exists to improve visibility for motorists exiting Boston Avenue onto Hamilton Street. The committee did not indicate any follow-up study or additional engineering at this time.
