The Traffic Council approved the following (see report and watch the meeting video):
- TPR 951: Charlesbank Area Parking District: Changes parking regulations on Charlesbank Road, Jefferson Street, Maple Street, Nonantum Place, and Russell Road, creating a new parking district. This includes a two-hour parking limit (8AM to 6PM except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) or by resident permit.
- TPR 952: Parking Prohibition on Jackson Road: Prohibits parking on the west side of Jackson Road between specified points due to safety concerns from newly-constructed neckdowns.
- TPR 953: Safety Zone on Waverley Avenue: Establishes a 20 MPH Safety Zone on Waverley Avenue, creating a 20 mph limit to enhance safety near Burr Park.
The Traffic Council voted to deny the following:
- TC34-24 Request to Restrict Parking on Farwell Street: Request to further restrict parking on both sides of the block of Farwell Street between North Street and Joseph Road was denied after consideration of community feedback and existing conditions.
The Traffic Council voted no action necessary for the following:
- TC9-24 Discussion on Russell Road Parking Regulations: Integrated into the broader changes covered by TPR 951, with a vote that no further action was necessary.
The Traffic Council held the following for further consideration:
- Trial for Parking and Circulation Changes Near New Schools (Lincoln Eliot moved to 150 Jackson Road and swing space in the old building at 191 Pearl Street): For a long-term trial beginning September 2025, related to the opening of schools and necessary adjustments in parking and traffic circulation. “When the swing space school at 191 Pearl Street is no longer being used, the trial will end and all regulations will revert to their current restriction.”