Trustees review traffic committee recommendations on stop signs, no‑stop corners and rumble strips

Trustees reviewed several traffic-committee recommendations brought to the work session, including a resident request for a “No stopping here to corner” sign on Elmwood Street, a stop‑sign survey for Emerson Street, and potential traffic calming measures such as rumble strips. The board discussed visibility problems caused by parked cars near Maple and Emerson, and acknowledged enforcement by the Fifth Precinct may be needed for persistent violations.

Members debated adding stop signs versus other measures, with concerns that additional stop signs may be ignored and that placing them without addressing parked cars obstructing sight lines would be ineffective. Trustees asked the traffic adviser to revisit the recommendations and suggested alternative mitigation — painting a “box” to preserve sight lines, rumble strips where allowed, and increased enforcement for high‑priority locations.

The board also asked for follow-up on a prior recommendation to add “No left turn” signage at the Montague–Montgomery approaches to Merrick Road; trustees asked the traffic adviser to confirm and report back. No formal votes were taken; trustees treated the discussion as guidance for staff and the traffic adviser to return with analyses and implementation options.