Traffic Commission approves one-way streets, parking changes across Revere

By Barbara Taormina

The Traffic Commission held a string of public hearings at their meeting last week, and commissioners unanimously approved traffic-related changes in neighborhoods throughout the city. The commission approved creating a handicapped person parking space at 54 Carlson Ave.

The commission voted to establish a 90-day trial period to eliminate parking on Revere Street from Bellingham Avenue to North Shore Road. Commissioners felt the trial period would give residents an opportunity to see if the change allows for easier flow of traffic.

Commissioners agreed to change Genesse Street to Mountain Avenue to one-way.

They also agreed to make Furness Street to Park Avenue one-way. Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio said he distributed flyers in the neighborhood to inform residents about the possible change, stating that he had received positive feedback from neighbors. “The neighborhood is looking forward to this,” he said.

Two isolated stop signs were also approved. One will be installed at Walnut Place. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said the street is small, but drivers still speed down it. He said the stop sign is a traffic calming strategy. Commission Chairman Chris Ciarmella called the request for a stop sign “A fair ask.” A stop sign was also approved for Overlook Avenue.

A handicapped person parking space was removed from 54 Eastern Ave. The Traffic Commission was informed by the Commission on Disabilities that the space was no longer needed.

The commission voted to send a request for a handicapped person parking space at 77 Reservoir Ave. to a public hearing.

Requests to eliminate parking on Revere Street from Sagamore Street to North Shore Road and on Ensign Street from Hauman Street to Sullivan Street were referred to a public hearing.

The commission supported Mayor Patrick Keefe’s request to add a painted crosswalk at 425 Revere St. in the interest of public safety for a newly operational Childcare Center at this location. The crosswalk request was added to the commission’s current projects.

The commission will hold public hearings on requests to install isolated stop signs in the following locations: Centennial Avenue, eastbound to Campbell Avenue; Centennial Avenue, westbound to Campbell Avenue; Shirley Avenue, eastbound to Thornton Street.