8.19.2026 Traffic Board

Meeting summary The Fall River Traffic Board held its meeting on August 19, 2026, chaired by Stephanie McArthur, Director of Traffic and Parking. The board began by approving the minutes from the July 15th meeting. They then approved a curb cut application for Jessica and Mark Forslund at 498 Reading Street to add a 12-foot driveway on Montgomery Street. A request from Peter Amaral of Shoreline Solutions for a loading zone at 4510th Street was also approved for the hours of 6 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week. The board approved a request from the Veterans Association of Bristol County for prohibited parking along their new property on King Street to ensure safe access for trucks. The restriction will be in effect Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 6 PM. A significant discussion was held regarding City Ordinance 70-319, concerning the all-night parking of commercial vehicles. The board voted to recommend an amendment to the ordinance, changing the restriction to apply to vehicles over 30 feet in length or over 5 tons, an increase from the current 2.5-ton limit. Two other traffic safety and parking requests were tabled due to the applicants' absence. The latter half of the meeting was dedicated to handicap parking spot applications. The board approved new spots at 124 Eagle Street, 1427 North Main Street, 6 Kishan Street, 322 Brownell Street, 949 Locust Street, 298 Mulberry Street, 12 June Street, and 293 Mulberry Street. An application for 54 Kellogg Street was tabled. The board also approved a request from the traffic department to rescind nine outdated handicap spots across the city. The meeting was then adjourned. Topics discussed Approval of Minutes The board approved the minutes for the July 15th, 2026 meeting. Approval of the July 15th agenda. — approved Approval of the July 15th agenda. Curb Cut Request at 498 Reading Street A request by Jessica and Mark Forslund for an additional 12-foot curb cut on Montgomery Street was approved, following a review by the engineering department which found no issues. Approval of curb cut application for 498 Reading Street. — approved Approval of curb cut application for 498 Reading Street. Loading Zone Request at 4510th Street Peter Amaral of Shoreline Solutions requested a loading zone in front of his business for loading and unloading. The board approved the zone for 6 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week. Approval of a loading zone for Shoreline Solutions at 4510th Street. — approved Approval of a loading zone for Shoreline Solutions at 4510th Street. Traffic Safety Evaluation at 3960 North Main Street A request for a traffic safety evaluation was tabled as the applicant was not present. Table the traffic safety evaluation for 3960 North Main Street. — tabled Table the traffic safety evaluation for 3960 North Main Street. Prohibited Parking for Veterans Association on King Street Sandy Curry of the Veterans Association of Bristol County requested prohibited parking at their new location to address blind spots and turning radius issues for trucks. The board approved prohibited parking from 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. Approval of prohibited parking on King Street for the Veterans Association, Monday-Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM. — approved Approval of prohibited parking on King Street for the Veterans Association, Monday-Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM. Prohibited Parking Request on Wilson Road A resident's request for prohibited parking near Gina's Restaurant on Wilson Road was tabled due to their absence. Table the request for prohibited parking on Wilson Road. — tabled Table the request for prohibited parking on Wilson Road. Amendment to Commercial Vehicle Parking Ordinance 70-319 The board discussed amending the ordinance for all-night parking of commercial vehicles. They recommended increasing the weight limit from 2.5 tons to 5 tons and adding a length restriction of 30 feet to target larger vehicles like tractor-trailers, not standard work vans. Recommendation to amend City Ordinance 70-319 to restrict commercial vehicles over 30 feet in length or 5 tons from all-night parking. — approved Recommendation to amend City Ordinance 70-319 to restrict commercial vehicles over 30 feet in length or 5 tons from all-night parking. Approval of a handicap parking spot at 124 Eagle Street. — approved Approval of a handicap parking spot at 124 Eagle Street. Approval of a handicap parking spot at 949 Locust Street. — approved Approval of a handicap parking spot at 949 Locust Street. Approval of a handicap parking spot at 12 June Street. — approved Approval of a handicap parking spot at 12 June Street. Table the request for a handicap parking spot at 54 Kellogg Street. — tabled Table the request for a handicap parking spot at 54 Kellogg Street. Approval of a handicap parking spot at 293 Mulberry Street. — approved Approval of a handicap parking spot at 293 Mulberry Street. Approval of a handicap parking spot at 1427 North Main Street. — approved Approval of a handicap parking spot at 1427 North Main Street. Handicap Parking Spot Applications The board reviewed and approved eight applications for new handicap parking spots and tabled one. A resident at 6 Kishan Street also requested 'autistic child' signage, which the Director agreed to install. Approval of a handicap parking spot at 6 Kishan Street. — approved Approval of a handicap parking spot at 6 Kishan Street. Approval of a handicap parking spot at 322 Brownell Street. — approved Approval of a handicap parking spot at 322 Brownell Street. Approval of...