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TSC approves updated school‑zone sign placements for Broadmeadow and corrects Williams Elementary signage
Summary
The committee endorsed locations for new 20 mph school‑zone signs near Broadmeadow School and directed replacement of non‑compliant signage at Williams Elementary to conform with MUTCD guidance.
The Transportation Safety Committee reviewed proposed locations for 20 mph school‑zone signage near Broadmeadow School and agreed on placements that use existing school crossing sign positions on Broadmeadow Road and a setback on Bird Street to provide sight‑line clearance.
Committee members said the proposed placements reflect recent MUTCD amendments allowing school‑zone signs on intersecting streets within a school area, rather than strictly on the same street as the school. The committee agreed to install the standard black‑and‑white regulatory signs and to consider adding flashing beacons when budget permits as part of a townwide standardization of school‑zone treatments.
Separately, staff reported they replaced non‑compliant signage at Williams Elementary (signs that showed “school days” without the regulatory timing format). The Williams signs were changed to the standard format used at other school zones, with the posted times that specify when the reduced speed applies.
Ending: Committee supported the Broadmeadow placements and staff’s correction at Williams; additional upgrades such as flashing beacons will be considered when capital or operating funds are available.
