12.13.2023 Traffic Board

Fall River Government TV Dec 13, 2023 YouTube Report Issue

The Fall River Traffic Board meeting on December 13, 2023, addressed several traffic and parking issues, including citizen complaints, curve cut requests, traffic pattern changes, and numerous handicap parking applications. The board approved the minutes from October 18, 2023, and then heard from a resident regarding significant traffic and parking chaos around Maplewood Park, particularly concerning school buses and illegally parked commercial vehicles. This issue was tabled and referred to the Park Board for joint discussion. Key decisions included approving curve cut requests for 125 Ratcliff Street and 2089 Blossom Road. The board also approved a tabled request to change the traffic pattern on Anawan Street from Water to Pond, making it one-way heading east, with an amendment to also change parking on Pond Street. Significant discussion revolved around commercial vehicle parking on public ways, leading to the approval of an amendment to the city ordinance to change the restricted parking hours for commercial vehicles from 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Additionally, a new ordinance was approved to address oversized vehicles obstructing emergency vehicles on narrow streets. Several handicap parking requests were reviewed. The board denied a request from the Greater Fall River Arts Association for an additional handicap space at 80 Belmont Street, suggesting they reapply if a need arises after ADA compliance upgrades. Requests for 367 America Street and 2527 South Main Street were denied due to the applicants having off-street parking or the handicapped individual not driving, respectively. Approved handicap spots were granted for 141 Robeson Street, 95 John Street (utilizing an existing spot), 281 London Street (due to a specific medical condition), 986 Middle Street (stipulated on updated registration), and 502 Alden Street. Requests for 808 Slade Street, 207 Olney Street, and 120 Oregon Street were tabled. Finally, the board approved the rescinding of a handicap spot on Bank Street as the resident was no longer there.

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