The Traffic Council met on Thursday, April 16. See the report and meeting video.
Approved – Items may be appealed through the close of business on May 6, 2026.
- Parking restriction on Berwick Road (TC13-26) — 5-0. Adopted TPR 1043, prohibiting parking on the north side of Berwick Road between May 1 and October 31. Utility poles and fire hydrants are located on the north side; the road is 23–25 feet wide. Residents expressed safety concerns due to users of Crystal Lake parking on both sides of the road, blocking driveways and fire hydrants.
Held
- Remove 35 MPH speed limit on Watertown Street (TC54-25) — 5-0 to request that MassDOT remove the regulatory 35 MPH speed limit on portions of Watertown Street eastbound (Davis Avenue to Crafts Street) and westbound (Walnut Street to Davis Avenue). The City wants the speed to match the 25 mph citywide statutory limit for consistency and safety.
- Remove 30 MPH speed limit on Mill Street (TC85-25) — 5-0 to request that MassDOT remove the regulatory 30 MPH speed limit on Mill Street. MassDOT will need to create new Special Speed Regulations for nine additional streets. Councilor Micley noted speed data showing cars traveling at up to 82 MPH on Mill Street late at night. The City wants the speed to match the 25 mph citywide statutory limit for consistency and safety.
- Remove 35 MPH speed limit on Washington Street near Boston City Line (TC16-26) — 5-0 to request that MassDOT remove the regulatory 35 MPH speed limit on Washington Street between Hunnewell Avenue and the Boston City Line, in both directions. The City wants the speed to match the 25 mph citywide statutory limit for consistency and safety.
- Remove 35 MPH speed limit on Tremont Street (TC17-26) — 5-0 to request that MassDOT remove the regulatory 35 MPH speed limit on Tremont Street between Hibbard Road and Waverley Avenue, in both directions. The City wants the speed to match the 25 mph citywide statutory limit for consistency and safety.
- Reduce speed limit on Cherry Street (TC2-26) — 5-0 to request that MassDOT remove the regulatory 30 MPH speed limit on Cherry Street between River Street and Waltham Street, in both directions. MassDOT will need to create new Special Speed Regulations for two additional streets. The City wants the speed to match the 25 mph citywide statutory limit for consistency and safety.
- Remove 30 MPH speed limit on Crafts Street (TC20-26) — 5-0 to request that MassDOT remove the regulatory 30 MPH speed limit on Crafts Street. MassDOT will need to create new Special Speed Regulations for seven additional streets. The City wants the speed to match the 25 mph citywide statutory limit for consistency and safety.
No Action Necessary
- Left turn prohibition from Beacon Street into the Langley Road parking lot (TC58-25) — 5-0. The Traffic Council’s prior vote to hold for a trial was overturned by the City Council.
- 35 MPH speed limit on Beacon Street near Cold Spring Park (TC54-24) — 5-0. The Special Speed Regulation has been approved, accepted, and implemented.
- Parking modifications near Brown and Oak Hill Middle Schools (TC32-24) — 5-0. The solar canopy project has been completed.
- Parking modifications near Education Center (TC31-24) — 5-0. The solar canopy project has been completed.
- 35 MPH speed limit on Washington Street between Lowell Avenue and Chestnut Street (TC30-24) — 5-0. The Special Speed Regulation has been approved, accepted, and implemented.
- 35 MPH speed limit on Woodward Street (TC7-24) — 5-0. The Special Speed Regulation has been approved, accepted, and implemented.
Present: Ned Codd (DPW), Captain Devine (Police), David Koses (DPW), Councilor Lucas, and Margot Spiller (Resident Member Alternate).
Also present: Councilors Albright, Bixby, Kelley, Malakie, Micley, and Wright.
City staff: Dana Hanson, Chief of Staff; Geoffrey Nettleton, Senior Transportation Engineer; Sai Kornapati, Transportation Engineer; Danielle Delaney, Clerk.
