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Traffic safety committee flags multiple crosswalks, lane‑marking and no‑parking issues; council asks for enforcement and signage follow-up
Summary
The council received a detailed Traffic Safety Committee report addressing crosswalk safety on Stackpole and High Street, a mid‑block crossing request on Route 108, lane‑marking at Walton's Way, Main/Market signal review, a potential 4‑way stop at Constitutional Way/Washington, Mount Auburn visibility, and parking enforcement on Franklin Street.
Councilor Vincent reported out the Traffic Safety Committee on Sept. 2, summarizing several traffic and pedestrian safety items and committee recommendations. The committee identified the Stackpole/High Street crosswalk as a safety concern because it spans five lanes and drivers turning right do not always notice pedestrians; the committee recommended enforcement and education as an immediate step. At Walton’s Way and High Street, the issue was lane discipline rather than accidents; the…
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