Council members reviewed several neighborhood traffic and safety items on July 21, including a proposed one-way conversion for Glencore Avenue, a new type of speed hump planned for Farm Haven Avenue, and enforcement steps to address off-road vehicles on township streets.

Council Member Coyle said the Glencore Avenue one-way ordinance was "requested by the neighbors for about 15 plus years" and that he had walked the block and spoken with residents. A council member asked whether the neighbors had been canvassed and whether a traffic study had been done; Coyle said the chief and the engineer indicated the study was "adequate for 1 way." The council member said she would seek more information from Brian Piccirillo in the next few days before a vote.

On Farm Haven Avenue, the administration described a different, more gradual speed-hump design. Tony from the administration explained, "The difference ... is that the speed humps are a little more gradual as you go up so it won't be as sudden of a change. ... The goal of these speed humps is that people can maintain 25 miles an hour going over them." He added that spacing and height would be adjusted so vehicles traveling at the posted speed would not be forced to stop.

Residents raised concerns about "inverted" speed cuts on Grove Avenue where recent utility trenching and temporary patches have left uneven surfaces. Council members said engineering and the responsible utilities would need to complete permanent repairs according to standard timelines.

Police Chief responded to repeated public complaints about ATVs, quads and dirt bikes on streets: "The quads and the dirt bikes are illegal. We have 2 c statutes that prohibit them." He urged residents to call the police when they observe violations so officers can respond and try to determine where the vehicles originate.

Why it matters: Neighborhood traffic controls and enforcement affect resident safety, emergency access and local quality of life. The one-way conversion and new speed-hump design are neighborhood'level interventions that require engineering review, community outreach and coordination with utilities.

What the meeting showed: The council advanced discussion and requested additional information from engineering and DPW staff before formal votes; police affirmed they will deploy selective enforcement when residents report illegal off-road vehicles.

Next steps: Council members asked for follow-up information from DPW/engineering (Brian Piccirillo and Tony) on traffic studies and on utility patch timelines; police said they would increase targeted enforcement when complaints are received.