Traffic Council - September 24, 2026

The NewTV Government Traffic Council held a meeting on September 24, 2026, focusing primarily on parking regulations and traffic safety improvements near schools and residential areas. Key procurement-related actions included the approval to convert live parking zones to official blue zones near Bigalow Middle School, enabling curb painting and new signage installation. The council also discussed and voted to deny a request to remove no-turn-on-red signs at a busy intersection, emphasizing pedestrian and traffic safety. Additionally, a trial was approved to implement a two-hour parking limit on certain Chestnut Street spaces to improve parking turnover for neighborhood businesses. The council reviewed comprehensive parking restrictions around Newton South High School, including no-parking zones and time-limited parking to ensure emergency vehicle access and address student parking demand. Several motions were passed to hold long-term trials for these parking changes, with plans to monitor and adjust based on outcomes. The meeting included public and councilor comments highlighting safety concerns, enforcement challenges, and the need for data-driven decisions. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting involved decisions on signage procurement and parking regulation enforcement policies that will impact future city operations.