Brentwood public works reports speed‑cushion success, seeks durable replacement for repeatedly damaged decorative lights

Brentwood Public Works briefed the Public Safety Committee on June 25 about traffic‑calming results and damage to decorative street lights, including cost‑pressure from repeated collisions.

Public Works Director Dan (last name not provided) said traffic calming on High School Drive has reduced the share of vehicles recorded at 30–34 mph from 1,672 vehicles (13.6% of the measured volume in an earlier period) to 510 vehicles (3.1%) in the most recent June sampling. The June sampling counted 16,594 total vehicles.

“Before speed cushions were put in, the 30 to 34 mile per hour number of cars ... was 1,672 cars, which was, like, 13.6% of the total,” Dan said, then described the latest counts showing the lower percentage.

Dan told the committee a group of five decorative aluminum street lights east of the swim club has been struck repeatedly; one was sheared off its base and sent to the shop and two prior repair cycles have exhausted repair options. He estimated replacement costs including electrician work could approach $10,000 and the light fixture alone about $7,000. The department is seeking quotes for lower‑cost alternatives such as solar fixtures similar to those used in York Village or simpler cobra‑head fixtures, and is considering bollards or other physical protection.

Other maintenance items reported included repainting a fire lane curb at the swim club and trimming vegetation on Strassner near the YMCA to restore visibility.

No formal action was taken; Public Works staff will collect quotes and return with recommendations for replacement fixtures or protective measures.