9 20 2023 Traffic Board

Fall River Government TV Sep 21, 2023 YouTube Report Issue

The Fall River Traffic Board convened on September 20, 2023, beginning with the approval of the minutes from the August 16, 2023, meeting. The board then addressed several requests for curb cuts and handicap parking. A curb cut at 711 Pleasant Street was approved. Multiple handicap parking requests were heard, with approvals granted for 156 Stafford Road, 247 Fountain Street, 44 Eddie Street, 134 Forest Street, and 57 Mott Street, often following discussions about the accessibility of existing driveways or garages. A request for 41 Mason Street was tabled until next month to allow a board member to inspect the property, following concerns from the 78-year-old applicant and her friend about a damaged gate preventing driveway use and neighborhood safety. A handicap request for 212 Globe Street was denied because the applicant was not the licensed operator, and the board stated it lacked the authority to make an exception to this rule. During citizen input, an 81-year-old resident and constable requested "no parking between signs" on Coggeshall Street due to difficulty backing out of his driveway, a request that will be reviewed next month. Nelson Rego, a business owner, requested changing a section of Anawan Street (from Water to Pond) to one-way due to safety concerns with two-way traffic, speeding, and issues with large vehicle maneuvers; this item was tabled to allow for outreach to other area businesses. A student from Argosy Collegiate School presented concerns about faded "Children at Play" signs, the need for "autistic signs" on Vale Street, and general pedestrian safety around crosswalks. Another resident added concerns about island driving safety and a misaligned traffic light. Finally, the board approved the rescinding of handicap spots on several streets, including John, Anawan, Roberson, Franklin, Pierce, Ninth, Swindells, Belmont, 16th, Bay, and Jefferson Street. The meeting then adjourned.

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