Commission denies one-way and speed-bump requests for High Street, asks police for enforcement and temporary measures
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Summary
Residents asked for one-way conversion and speed bumps on High Street because of high speeds and truck traffic. The commission denied one-way and speed-bump requests (citing DPW policy and plowing concerns) and directed police to conduct speed observations and temporary enforcement; staff will explore signage and mobile radar units.
A resident told the commission that traffic on High Street has increased and that vehicles, including trucks, sometimes travel at high speeds on the narrow, residential roadway.
Petitioner described parents with young children and said vehicles periodically travel “between 30 to 50 to 60 miles an hour.” Commissioners and staff discussed enforcement, signage, and the drawbacks of one-way conversions. Staff said one-way streets tend to be ineffective because local residents often continue to travel the wrong way; DPW policy disfavors speed bumps because of snow-plowing and maintenance impacts.
The commission voted to deny the request for a one-way conversion and speed bumps and asked the police department to provide a targeted enforcement and temporary-measures report at the next meeting. Staff also said temporary mobile radar signs or targeted enforcement for morning and afternoon commute windows could be used to reduce speeds.