We have "The Buses coming down Oliver St. onto Lynn St. to beat the light. Also, something has to be done with the Bus stop in Linden Square, buses constantly block traffic

Anonymous, trucks are allowed to travel on Beach Street. The Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation (DOT) is the only agency in the State of Massachusetts that can determine what roads are included and excluded. This is the law for all cities and towns in the state. Apparently someone placed "No Trucks" signage on Beach Street. Not sure who placed the signs there but they will be removed as soon as possible, thank you.

I have been living on Beach Street for over 30 years and trucks were never allowed to travel Beach Street. The signs are now removed they were professionally made signs and put up by a government agency. Please provide me with the telephone number of the Department of Transportation I believe you may have removed their signs. Also please identify yourself.

Please don't let this matter escalate.

Thanks

I just contacted the MA DOT and they informed me that they only have jurisdiction over State roads. Beach Street is NOT a state Road. Please put the signs back up. Or I will follow through further. Thank you very much !!!

Good afternoon Tammy, as I had stated earlier, the only agency that has the authority to post "No Trucks" is the Mass DOT. There are several streets that were previously posted "No Trucks." One of them being Salem Street. Over the years signs appeared in various streets, however, they were never regulated by the City of Malden. Please go to http://gis.massdot.state.ma.us/maptemplate/truckingnetwork and look at the interactive map. The areas in red are designated as "No Trucks." This is a function of the Mass DOT. My name is Glenn Cronin and I'm the Patrol Commander of the Malden Police Department. You can call my cell phone at 781-570-1035 at your convenience. This issue was brought to the Malden Traffic Commission over a year ago.

The Captain is correct. You should direct your ire at the person from the state you talked to. What was there name? You should follow up with that.

Thank You very much for your assistance.

But things don't add up.

This house was purchased with the understanding that trucks are to be excluded from traveling on Beach Street. You are now informing me that the Beach Street can be used by Trucks, if this is true the value of my house should be lowered.

Also the map and the ordinances that you referred me to speaks of horse draw vehicles, I would think that there would be a later version of ordinances on this topic, but maybe not I will find out.

Further the Mass DOT stated that if it is not state road then they do not have jurisdiction over the street. I will call them tomorrow to have further discussion with them.

Also the map indicates that Malden Square Excludes trucks I don't believe this to be the case.

I will try to call you tomorrow after doing more research.

If we are relying on law that speaks about horse draw vehicles then maybe the Mayor and City Council need to update the ordinance.

Thanks

Hi Tammy, if you could call Sgt. Dietz tomorrow at 781-397-7184, he can speak at length about the issues you have raised. Not sure where the horse drawn vehicles come into play but Sgt. Dietz meets with the Malden Traffic Commission on a monthly basis. He is the Sergeant in charge of the Malden Traffic Department. He will be able to answer any questions, suggestions, and concerns you have.

Also Tammy, although some roads exclude trucks, they still have the ability to travel on them for various reasons such as trash pick-up, furniture deliveries, oil deliveries, and/or a variety of other reasons that would require a truck to respond to a residence on the particular street. The Department of Public Utilities has some regulations that allow these types of exceptions. Sgt. Dietz is well versed in this area and he should be able to assist you. If you have any problems contacting him, just call my cell or email me at gcronin@maldenpd.com

Tammy haven't received a call from you as of yet, however you can contact meat 781-387-7184 or email me at rdietz@maldenpd.com
S/Dietz Malden PD Traffic Dept

My husband and I are still researching this issue and will be in contact with you shortly. Thank you.

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