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Borough, West Goshen clarify maintenance responsibilities on shared road segments
Summary
An intergovernmental agreement maps which segments of shared roads are maintained by the borough and which by West Goshen Township to guide snow removal, liquid-fuels accounting and signage responsibilities.
The committee reviewed and discussed an intergovernmental agreement with West Goshen Township on Sept. 9 that specifies which segments of several shared roads the borough will maintain. Staff said the map clarifies responsibilities for Goshen Road, Balmar Street and Rosedale Avenue and helps determine liquid‑fuels allocations, snow removal duties and sign maintenance.
Staff displayed a map showing the horizontal segmentation used to allocate responsibility block-by-block rather than by a strict one-side-of-street division. For example, the borough maintains certain blocks of Rosedale Avenue from Church Street down to the Rosedale development while West Goshen maintains other blocks. The agreement also indicates which jurisdiction is responsible for traffic‑signal cabinets and similar assets.
Why it matters: Clear assignment of maintenance responsibilities reduces confusion during snow events, ensures the borough receives proper liquid‑fuels reimbursement for roadway work it performs and clarifies procurement and billing for signs and pavement work.
Outcome: Committee members reviewed the map and accepted the agreement; staff said the arrangement will inform operations including snow‑plowing, paving and sign maintenance. No detailed vote record was read into the transcript at the Sept. 9 meeting.
