Residents press commission on speeding, request sidewalk and crosswalk near Clutters Park

A resident told the Tyler Camp Police Commission on June 18 that speeding on Down River Road and the lack of a sidewalk and crosswalk near Clutters Park create hazardous conditions for pedestrians and children.

The resident said traffic volume has increased since nearby construction began and described limited sight lines and high vehicle speeds on the hill; he cited an 85th-percentile metric of 37 mph and estimated "one out of every six cars" exceeds that speed. "It's not good for any of us," the resident said.

Separately, the resident — who identified himself by a common first name used locally — described heavy pedestrian crossings where a disc-golf course meets a roadway near Clutters Park. He told the commission he and other volunteers track course use and estimated about 12,000 players annually, creating roughly 24,000 crossings of the road. "We think it's an appropriate place for a sidewalk," he said.

Commission and staff answers in the meeting clarified that adding a crosswalk typically follows construction of a sidewalk and that crosswalks require appropriate curb ramps to meet accessibility standards. A commission member noted the town's responsibility for crosswalk placement and said staff would "circle back" to the resident and coordinate with Parks and Recreation and other departments to determine feasibility.

The resident said he had already discussed the matter with Parks and Recreation and with a staff member named Tiger, and had sought but not yet received full follow-up from other town staff. The commission did not take a formal vote on the sidewalk or crosswalk at the meeting; staff were asked to follow up.

The commission member suggested options such as stop signs, crosswalks, or sidewalks would require additional review and interdepartmental coordination. No funding amounts, formal project schedules, or specific capital-budget approvals were provided at the meeting.