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Public works outlines traffic signal removal, changes to yard‑waste and brush collection and plans glass‑recovery drop‑off
Summary
Public Works staff presented a traffic signal removal study at West College and Prospect Streets, announced automatic curbside pickup for bagged yard waste, revised monthly brush pickup schedule, and described a planned glass drop‑off and recycling site at Oberlin Road and Hill Creek Drive.
Jeff Baumann, public works staff, updated council on several operational items affecting traffic and recycling services.
Traffic signal at West College and Prospect: Baumann said a citywide signal study completed about five years ago questioned whether the signal was still warranted after the nearby school closed. The signal was placed in flash mode and later bagged for a 60‑day evaluation following a 90‑day flash period; staff reported only one minor crash on the first day of changes and no further accidents during the evaluation. Based on the study and the manual on uniform traffic control devices, public works recommends removing the signal. Baumann said police and fire were notified…
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