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TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT: GOVERNMENT CENTER 119 SCHOOL STREET WALTHAM, MA 02451 TELEPHONE NO: 781-314-3400 FAX NO: 781-314-3406 Vacant – TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR 781-314-3406 LISA GERLACH – ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR 781-314-3402 HOURS: 7:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday - Friday Transportation Department is responsible for traffic control through the use of traffic signs and pavement markings; planning and design of operational improvements; investigation and improvement of safety and capacity needs as identified through public contact and staff studies; collection of transportation data; monitoring and improving traffic signal system. This office works under the direction of the Waltham Traffic Commission.TRAFFIC COMMISSION 155 LEXINGTON STREET WALTHAM, MA 02451 TELEPHONE NO: 781-314-3582 Fax No: 781-314-3590 – CLERK OF COMMISSION
PARKING METER DIVISION:
Parking Meters is responsible for the installation and collection of parking meters, enforcement of all metered on-street parking and all city owned parking lots. They ensure the availability of short-term, on street parking spaces to support retail and commercial business throughout the City of Waltham. Enforce parking meter, loading zone, bus stop, crosswalk and handicap parking violations. This division is under the direction of the Transportation Director. Frequently Asked Questions TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:Who is the Traffic Commission? The Traffic Commission is composed of seven department heads of which the Chief of Police is chairperson. The other members are Public Works Director, Planning Director, City Clerk, Fire Chief, Inspector of Wires and City Treasurer. Officer Frank Lombardo is the Clerk of Commission. How often does the Traffic Commission meet? They meet the third Thursday of each month, except during the summer when no meetings are held during July and August. The meetings are held in the Henry Hoover Committee Room in City Hall and start at 10:00 am. These meetings are public and all are welcome. Can I park overnight on my street? Overnight is not allowed on any street unless otherwise posted. This is in effect all year round, but the Police enforce this restriction heavily during the winter months. Overnight parking occurs during the hours of 2:00 am to 6:00 am. Signs are posted on all major roadways entering Waltham stating this restriction. How do I get overnight parking posted on my street? You must send a completed form to the Traffic Commission to be placed on the agenda. You will need 65% of the residents (one name per address) in the block (s) requested. Other elements are looked at like available off-street parking, street widths, etc. to warrant overnight parking. Overnight parking is allowed only on one side, and parking may be removed on the opposite side for safety reasons. (use form #1 available at the end of FAQ or call Transportation Dept. for a copy) How do I get parking removed in front of my house? All streets in the city, unless private, are public ways. Motorists have a right to park in any legal area upon any public way regardless of where they live or travelling to. If you wish to have no parking allowed on your street you must complete a form and send to the Traffic Commission to be placed on the agenda. (use form #2 available at the end of FAQ or call Transportation Department for a copy) How do I get any other pavement markings or signs on my street? Contact Transportation Department and we will assist you in answering your questions. Other suggestions might be available to solve your issues.Why can’t I have a stop sign on my street to quiet traffic? STOP signs do only one thing: assign right-of-way at an intersection. They are not designed for, nor are they useful in, reducing speed. Further, STOP signs actually increase traffic noise, both from braking and reacceleration. How do I get handicap parking in front of my house or business? Forms are available in the Transportation Department. After the forms are completed the Traffic Commission will vote on whether to approve or deny the request. A traffic signal is out or malfunctioning, who do I contact? The Wires Department is responsible for the maintenance of traffic signals in Waltham. They can be contacted at 781-314-3175.
PARKING Who do I contact to dispute a parking ticket?Contact the Parking Clerk in the Treasurers Office. They can be contacted by phone at 781-314-3250 or at City Hall. Where do I pay my parking ticket? Tickets are paid at the Treasurers Office in City Hall. Payment can be made with either Mastercard, Visa, Personal Check, Bank Check, Money Order or Cash. How much does it cost to park at a meter? In 15 minute meters: $.25 per 15 minutes In 30 minute meters: $.25 per 30 minutes In both 1 and 2 hour meters: $.50 per hour In 12 hour meters: $.50 per hour, $1.00 for 2 hours, $1.50 for 3 hours and $2.00 for 12 hours What hours are meters enforced? All parking meters and metered zones in the City of Waltham, are enforced Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. Can we park free at meters on holidays? Yes. Parking is free at meters on the following (11) holidays. New Year’s Day - January Martin Luther King Jr’s - January President’s Day - February Patriot’s Day - April Memorial Day - May 4th of July - July Labor Day - September Columbus Day – October Veteran’s Day – November Thanksgiving Day – November Christmas Day – December Can I get a Parking Sticker to park at meters? Yes. The city offers a monthly and yearly parking sticker which is obtained by the City Treasurers office in City Hall. These stickers are valid at All-Day (12 hrs.) meters in public parking lots, which have green meter posts. The cost is $35.00 for monthly or $350.00 for yearly stickers and can be purchased with cash, personal checks, cashier’s checks, Visa or Mastercard only at the window, through the mail you must pay with a personal check. Does the City offer discounts for Senior Citizens? Yes. The city offers a yearly parking sticker for Senior Citizens for a cost of $5.00. The purchaser must have attained the age of 62 and be a Waltham resident. This sticker allows for free parking in off-street parking lots and only for the time period specified at the meter. It is not valid at 12 hour meters. Stickers can be purchased at the office of the Council on Aging, 488 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Who can park in handicap parking spaces? Handicap parking spaces are reserved for vehicles with PLACARDS, "HP", or Disabled Veteran plates only. No other vehicle is allowed to park in these spaces regardless of the situation. A fine of $200.00 will be issued to anyone in violation. Can I park my vehicle more than 24 hours in a public parking lot? No. The city does not allow vehicles to park more than 24 hours in any public parking lot. Where are the public parking lots in Waltham? The following list shows all the public lots under the control and enforcement of the City of Waltham. These lots all have handicap parking available. Lots with only short term meters available:Library Lot – Main Street behind Public Library Church Street Lot – Church Street at Main Street Lots with short term and all-day meters available: Central Square Parking Deck – Lexington Street btn. Main and School Streets Carter Street Lot – Carter Street MBTA Lot – Off Moody Street near Felton Street Crescent Street Lot – Crescent Street btn. Moody and Adams Streets Spruce Street Lot – Spruce Street Walnut Street Lot – Walnut Street Chestnut Street Lots – Chestnut Street Embassy Parking Facility - Off of Pine Street
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