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Officials weigh engineering changes, study after repeated crashes at Gay and Matlack Streets
Summary
Town staff and police discussed four reportable crashes over four years at the Gay and Matlack intersection, estimated costs for moving damaged signal equipment, and possible countermeasures including a traffic study and non-slip pavement treatments.
Public works and police officials told the Public Safety Committee they have documented repeated crashes at the Gay and Matlack Streets intersection and discussed engineering and enforcement options to reduce risk.
Bernie Flynn of the borough’s public works committee said painted crosswalk markings at the curve are slippery and that crews are considering replacing them with non-slip thermoplastic. Flynn told the committee that moving the electrical signal box 12 feet to reduce repeated hits would cost about $35,000 and…
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