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City, police and Boys & Girls Club outline steps to improve Court Street crossing after safety review
Summary
After a speed and site review, Taunton police, the Boys & Girls Club and the city described immediate and near-term steps — including a crossing guard, blocked parking, improved lighting, new signage and pursuit of flashing beacons — to reduce risks at the Court Street crosswalk near the Boys & Girls Club.
City officials, Taunton police and Boys & Girls Club leaders told the municipal council they have coordinated a set of measures to improve pedestrian safety at the Court Street crosswalk by the Boys & Girls Club.
Mayor Shawna O'Connell read a letter from the administration summarizing a police-conducted speed study and subsequent actions. Police said the week-long speed count measured roughly 41,000 vehicles through the corridor and found that speeding was not the primary factor during pick-up hours; instead, limited sight lines created the greatest hazard because motorists approaching the crosswalk could not see pedestrians until they were partly into the crosswalk.
Immediate steps described in the…
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