Narrow Two-way streets Acknowledged

Everett St. & Chestnut between Fayette and High., Lowell, MA • Show on Map Hide Map

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Issue ID:

859203

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Lowell

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on 2013-12-19

Description

These two streets are very narrow, people park on both sides of the road. Generally, there's sufficient lane space for only one car to pass through.
These should be designated one-way.

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Acknowledged Kristen Fratus (Registered User)

Forwarded to Eric Eby.

Kristen
Office of the City Manager

2013-12-19 · Flag Flagged
Kristen Fratus (Registered User)

Kristen Fratus assigned this issue to Eric Eby

2013-12-19 · Flag Flagged
Eric Eby (Registered User)

With short, narrow streets such as this that don't carry a lot of traffic, it is usually preferable to keep the 2-way flow on the street, as long as there are sufficient spaces for traffic to pull over to let an oncoming car through. This helps to keep speeds slower and to allow for better traffic circulation in the neighborhood, especially with Fayette Street being one-way. If parked cars are taking up more than half the curb space along the street, then one-way flow could be preferable, as there is not as much opportunity to pull over to let another car through. I will take a look at the streets and determine the best course of action.

2013-12-19 · Flag Flagged
Closed City of Lowell (Registered User)

Thank you

2014-02-04 · Flag Flagged
Reopened Shae (Guest)

Chestnut St between High and Fayette does carry a lot of traffic. People come down to turn on to Fayette or to go to the Davidson St., parking lot.
Very busy during MCC school hours or before and after events at the MRT or the auditorium.

2014-02-04 · Flag Flagged
Acknowledged Conor Baldwin (Registered User)

Thank you for reporting. This issue has been assigned to the Transportation Engineer for follow-up.

2014-04-01 · Flag Flagged

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