Residents press county to fast‑track Avalon Boulevard traffic signal study after crash

Residents urged Cape May County commissioners on Tuesday to accelerate study and mitigation at a crash‑prone intersection on Avalon Boulevard, saying a recent serious collision underscores safety concerns. Residents asked the Board to fast‑track hiring a traffic consultant to perform a Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis.

Connie Kindler of Avalon Manor and Avalon resident Allison Phillips described a recent crash and said sight lines and vehicle speeds make the intersection hazardous. Both asked the County to install a traffic signal. Kindler said she wants the county to “fast track the engagement of a traffic consultant.”

County Engineer Mr. Church told the Board the County gathered the latest traffic counts over the past weekend and the next step is to issue a request for proposals for a traffic consultant to perform a Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis. Commissioners told residents they are constrained by statutory processes that must be followed but said the County is moving the item forward.

The public comment followed the County’s regular agenda. Commissioners and staff did not take a formal vote during public comment; Mr. Church described the procedural next step to assess signal warrants and an RFP timeline was referenced but no contract award was made during the meeting.