The commission reviewed several traffic safety requests, including the installation of pedestrian crossing signage, deer crossing signs, guardrails, and no parking regulations at various locations. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to addressing traffic congestion and safety hazards near the Angelo and Raymond Schools, with a focus on bus operations and student drop-off procedures. Additional discussions included signal adjustments at the intersection of Prospect and Warren Avenue and potential safety improvements on Oak Street due to high accident rates. Several items were continued to the next meeting to allow for further stakeholder participation and data gathering.
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The meeting agenda, rescheduled due to inclement weather, addresses several Old Business items with subcommittee recommendations. These include requests for traffic control measures at N. Quincy and East Ashland Street (pedestrian crossing signal and 'No Turn On Red' sign), speeding concerns near 228 North Quincy Street (Deer Crossing signs and digital speed radars), installation of a guardrail and associated signage at 4 Fern Avenue, managing parking hazards at the corner of Brookside Avenue and Main Street ('No Parking' signage), requesting a guardrail for speeding concerns at 86 Melrose Street, implementing 'No Parking Both Sides' regulations on Belmont Place, restricting parking on Highland Street to facilitate emergency vehicle access, reviewing the guardrail at 292 Ames Street, and installing crossing traffic signage at Amark Road at N. Cary. Additionally, the commission plans to review traffic safety conditions on N. Cary Street, including installing 30 MPH signs and evaluating street lighting. New Business items focus on traffic and safety issues around Angelo School and Raymond School, adjusting the traffic light timing at Prospect and Warren Avenue during peak hours, and reviewing accident history for signage requests on Oak Street.
