8.19.2026 Traffic Board

The Fall River Traffic Board convened on August 19, 2026, to discuss various traffic and parking-related matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of new curb cut driveway openings, loading zone signage requests for businesses such as Shoreline Solutions, and multiple applications for handicap parking spots across the city. The board also deliberated on amending city ordinance 70-319 concerning prohibited parking of commercial vehicles, proposing to increase the weight limit from 2.5 tons to 5 tons and adding a length restriction to better regulate large commercial vehicles parking on city streets. Motions were passed to approve driveway openings, loading zones, handicap parking requests, and the ordinance amendment, with some items tabled for further review. The board noted that maintenance and signage installations would take approximately 12 to 14 weeks and that some changes would require further approval by the ordinance committee and city council.