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Belmont quick‑build and school pilot: staff say complaints eased; evaluation meeting set for May 11
Summary
Staff reported that a Belmont Avenue quick‑build pilot (flex posts) and a school safe‑routes pilot reduced safety complaints; staff will meet with school administrators and police on May 11 to review results and possible tweaks.
City staff and VPAC members discussed a pilot quick‑build and school safety pilot on Belmont Avenue that used lane narrowing and flexible posts. Staff said the pilot reduced the volume of safety complaints but prompted new operational feedback from residents.
"The volume of those complaints has dropped off to almost nothing," said Kyle Rodman, the city’s Safe Routes to School coordinator, referring to safety complaints from parents and teachers about cars and unloading near the school. Rodman described a shift in complaint types: from near‑misses and unsafe drop‑offs to concerns about narrow lanes and delivery trucks.
Rodman said the pilot was planned to pause after spring break and that staff will meet with school administrators, police and internal staff on May 11 to review what worked and what needs adjustment. He reported that staff already made one round of adjustments—additional signage and moving flex posts slightly to create more lateral clearance.
City staff asked residents to hold follow‑up conversations, and several VPAC members noted that while the pilot had improved safety, it raised questions about bus and delivery operations in narrow sections. Staff said they plan to test different materials and minor layout changes before deciding on more permanent installations.
No formal policy change was adopted; staff will return after the May 11 evaluation with recommended changes if needed.
