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“My name is Matt Dragoning. I'm here on behalf of the East Stratford residents… I came last month to talk about the speeding,” said Matt Dragoning, who listed specific crosswalks where residents reported low visibility and near-misses, naming crossings at Park Gate and Shirley Square and Burnell and Shirley Square. Dragoning said sun glare in the morning and evening limits drivers’ ability to see pedestrians and that children frequently cross to reach the neighborhood pool.

Brent Chapman, an East Stratford resident and HOA board member, said the corridor is “really out of control now,” describing long strings of vehicles traveling 45–55 mph in the 4–6 p.m. period and contending many are nonresidents using the neighborhood as a cut-through from the Greenway. “It is flat out dangerous,” Chapman said.

Staff and Leesburg Police Department representatives said they are monitoring the area and plan targeted enforcement and engineering responses. A police officer said the town will collect pre- and post-enforcement speed data and that school-zone camera enforcement is planned at several sites (Potomac Station, Battlefield Parkway and Dry Mill Road), with citations tied to set thresholds during school hours. A staff member said the driver-feedback sign currently on Hope Parkway can be rotated to face Miller Drive to better capture eastbound speeds; the commission directed staff to begin that rotation and to bring a map of sign bases for a June location review.

On a related point, staff said they are coordinating with VDOT on installing a rectangular rapid-flashing beacon (RRFB) at a nearby crosswalk; VDOT’s installation is expected after July 1 when VDOT’s budget year begins.

Residents asked for measures including flashing signs, better crosswalk illumination, possible physical calming measures and outreach to HOAs to remind residents and pool users to slow down. Commissioners and staff cautioned that some measures — for example, speed humps — are not recommended on collector roads, and that enforcement or regulatory restrictions such as “no through traffic” can be difficult to enforce without legal backing; staff said they will consult the Commonwealth’s attorney’s office on enforceability.

Speakers emphasized that the community is not seeking immediate dramatic action but wants the town to continue timely monitoring and to prioritize locations where children cross to reach pools.

The commission asked staff to report back with crash data, sight-distance evaluations, and recommended engineering or regulatory options at the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Leesburg - Residential Traffic Commission Meeting - May 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents from East Stratford and nearby neighborhoods told the Traffic Commission they and their children face danger crossing Hope Parkway and nearby streets. Speakers cited near-misses, sun glare, and increased cut-through traffic; commission staff and police outlined monitoring plans, a driver-feedback sign rotation, and upcoming VDOT work.","taxTitle","Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia","taxId",5641,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6570364,"Leesburg commission approves purchase of four pedestrian and driver-feedback signs from FY budget",1056,2019000,3075000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3198474-de39c5dcd12b578332a5a4040fd1ee21&start=2019&end=3075","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3198474-de39c5dcd12b578332a5a4040fd1ee21/thumbnail_2019000.jpg","/articles/6570364/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Leesburg-commission-approves-purchase-of-four-pedestrian-and-driver-feedback-signs-from-FY-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570364-d61b91a295412009d245caee991e0a32/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177728&Signature=AM45zhDZ0-JYOQaGgNwFculmmNCz7CsDRECDSdyS4gsXWsHDH2HgruSKC4ZQTyE1dp2n7s43gksihkYPbN3wlFzD8fxOOLYYzWHRl6eGl1rCO-6pZ5iohdig0F14~7zXMOBn6DdLMm26EmZlClL4bwlfMZSwfqjI2xKwxF95by1FyUAz9CFGvTZx1HrIIoKD0AAlhi3T6VozZO9hdPI2p0012EjCVeIkXcqJZI61D9xeCZ14KhNEO9XOBQ1TmwmK5l07-dRaLzyWSQF2PK34YzmHRBZIapR-PxxNns0lTt2SjuhSLIjz2PILhlsvrV6F4OPh5516f8LS4diwPDJ12A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leesburg Traffic Commission voted to use part of its fiscal-year traffic-calming budget to buy four pedestrian signs and continue rotating driver-feedback signs to address speeding and pedestrian-safety complaints.

The commission approved buying two 30-by-30 and two 36-by-36 pedestrian signs after staff presented cost estimates and a list of existing driver-feedback bases. Staff said the commission’s traffic-calming budget for the year is $35,815 and provided vendor quotes of $8,072.78 for a 30-by-30 sign and $8,243.78 for a 36-by-36 sign. After the purchase the commission agreed to leave roughly $3,001.82 available for other items or installation contingencies.

Ray (staff member) told the commission, “So, for this year, we have a total budget that is available is $35,815.” That presentation included an inventory of existing hardware: about 44 sign faces and 28 active driver-feedback signs, with plans to add bases and rotate signs so units are not left at one location long enough to be ignored.

Commission members agreed the next step is a detailed, location-by-location review at the June meeting. Staff said it will circulate a map of the 44 bases and proposed moves so commissioners can decide which faces to rotate or keep in place. The commission also authorized staff to place the order so the vendor could honor quoted pricing.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion to approve minutes as amended (to note further study of a North Street intersection): motion moved (not specified), second not specified; outcome: approved. The amendment added language that the North Street intersection will be studied further and reflected in the minutes.
- Motion to purchase two 30x30 and two 36x36 pedestrian signs (quotes shown in presentation): motion moved (not specified), seconded by Mark; outcome: approved. Staff listed the quoted prices and said installation work would be performed by town crews where possible.

Other near-term work staff outlined included: rotating an existing driver-feedback sign to face Miller Drive first to capture speeds coming from that direction; collecting pre- and post-enforcement speed data for school-zone speed cameras (Potomac Station, Battlefield Parkway and Dry Mill Road); and coordinating with the Virginia Department of Transportation on a rectangular rapid-flashing beacon installation that VDOT plans to install after July 1 at a crosswalk mentioned in public comments.

The commission directed staff to bring a detailed map and recommended rotation schedule to the June meeting so commissioners could review and vote on specific sign locations. Staff also said it will follow up with crash and sight-distance data for locations where residents requested signals or other physical changes.

The vote to buy the signs passed without a recorded roll-call tally; the motion was seconded by Mark and approved by voice vote.","The Leesburg Traffic Commission voted to buy four pedestrian/driver-feedback signs using its FY funds, approving two 30x30 and two 36x36 pedestrian signs and agreeing to rotate existing driver-feedback units while staff finalizes locations and follow-up work.","actionData","errors"]

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East Stratford residents press commission on Hope Parkway crosswalks, sun glare and speeding

Leesburg commission approves purchase of four pedestrian and driver-feedback signs from FY budget