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Selectmen’s Meeting – February 1, 2016 Neighborhood Traffic Analysis Presentation on the Worthen Road/Massachusetts Avenue Intersection The Transportation Safety Group (TSG) provided an update on the traffic improvements being developed for the Worthen Road/Massachusetts Avenue intersection, including several proposed interim measures for implementation while further design work on the long-term options moves forward. Mr. Cannon, Assistant Town Engineer, and Mr. Kucharsky, Planner, reviewed the background of the project since October 7, 2014, the development of concepts for signals and roundabouts. Proposed interim measures include: replacing existing Yield sign with a Stop sign at the right turn off of Worthen Road onto Massachusetts Avenue; install “No Parking Anytime” signs along the first 125 feet of Parker Street (both sides) to improve sightlines; relocate the existing “No Parking Here to Corner” sign along Massachusetts Avenue from its existing location to the entrance of the Inn at Hastings Park lot; and install a “NO U-TURN” sign on the north end of the traffic island on Worthen Road. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0 to approve the proposed interim measures, as presented, and to approve adding to Chapter 192-18 (Traffic Rules and Orders of Lexington, Schedule) the following amendments: Location From To Regulation Lexington Center A point 100 feet A point 20 feet Rescind Pool Parking Area easterly of Worthen northerly NO PARKING East Road Worthen Road 100 feet north of Massachusetts Rescind East Massachusetts Avenue NO PARKING Avenue Worthen Road Lincoln Street Stratham Road Rescind East NO PARKING Worthen Road Massachusetts 350 feet northerly NO PARKING East Avenue Proposed Parking Regulation – Bridge Street/Hammerhead Location The Transportation Safety Group (TSG) proposed a “No Parking” designation at the hammerhead location of Bridge Street. A resident on Bridge Street notified the Fire Department about vehicles parking overnight at this location and his concerns that this would impede access for emergency vehicles. Fire, Police and Engineering support this proposal to keep the area clear for emergency access.