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Supervisor requests children‑at‑play signs for Gladstone; VDOT coordination required
Summary
Supervisor Dr. Ligon asked the board to consider funding two 'children at play' signs for Gladstone to alert cut‑through drivers; VDOT will determine placement and county must sign an agreement with VDOT for installation and maintenance.
Supervisor Dr. Ligon asked the board to consider placing two children‑at‑play signs on Gladstone Road—one at each end of the residential area—to alert cut‑through traffic and address residents’ safety concerns.
Dr. Ligon said residents report children playing near the road and requested an allocation for the signs so staff can work with VDOT on placement. VDOT’s local representative, Mr. Brown, told the board the signs are common in urbanized areas and that localities must agree to maintain them; he cautioned that once the county installs signs in one location similar requests will follow. Mr. Brown said VDOT will require a signed agreement between the county and VDOT to authorize installation.
Staff estimated the signs would cost between $500 and $800 each, depending on hardware and installation. Several supervisors said they supported the request but noted VDOT would determine final placement and any regulatory constraints (spacing from other warning signs, visibility, etc.).
Ending: County staff will coordinate with VDOT to identify precise locations and will bring a final cost estimate and a proposed maintenance/installation agreement to the board for formal authorization.
