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Residents request traffic-calming changes at school crossing and city to study signal and signage needs
Summary
Speakers raised multiple traffic-safety concerns: a blinking light outside Little Water Prep, a dangerous intersection near the post office and hospital, and neighborhood speeding; staff said traffic studies are required and the sign shop and possible outsourcing could handle signage if speed-limit changes proceed.
Multiple residents raised traffic-safety concerns during public comment, asking the city to analyze intersections and consider signal upgrades, speed signage, and traffic-calming tools.
A resident who lives near Little Water Prep asked that the blinking signal at the corner of Albany and Delafield Street be replaced with a full signal, saying the blinking light "is petrifying" for parents during school arrival and dismissal times. City staff said installation of a full traffic signal requires traffic studies and paperwork but that the city would "certainly look into it." No timeline or commitment was provided.
Another commenter identified an intersection outside the post office and near Washington Street and the hospital area that she said has 11 entrances and frequent distracted driving; she said sidewalks were not shoveled and described risks to seniors and people using strollers and mobility devices. A staff member acknowledged the concerns and said the Department of Public Works would be contacted.
Peter Van Aken asked whether speed-limit signage would be produced in-house or subcontracted if a citywide speed reduction required many replacement signs. Department of Public Works staff said the city maintains a sign shop that fabricates signs, but staff are discussing outsourcing sign creation if a large volume of new signs is required in a short period.
Residents also asked about tools such as speed bumps, humps, stop signs, and speed cameras. City staff said the placement of traffic-calming devices follows established procedures; specific requests would be studied and staff offered to provide follow-up information.
All traffic and signal items were raised in public comment; staff said follow-up and studies would be needed and no formal changes or votes occurred at the meeting.
