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Resident warns council about drivers running stop signs near schools; asks for enforcement or engineering solutions
Summary
A resident told the Aug. 18 meeting that drivers frequently run stop signs near his home (6th & Broad) and asked the council and police for options, citing concern for children and pedestrians as the school year approaches.
At the Aug. 18 council meeting, resident Neil Volloy, of 606 Bridal, urged Emmaus Borough Council to address motorists running stop signs near the high school and at the intersection of Sixth and Broad streets as the school year approaches.
Volloy said he has repeatedly observed drivers blowing past stop signs when officers are not present and worried an injury could occur. He asked whether the council or police could consider enforcement, flashing lights or other measures to improve safety at problem intersections.
Council members acknowledged the concern; the mayor noted the police department is already addressing school-zone safety. No specific enforcement action or engineering change was proposed at the meeting; council directed the resident's concern into the record for staff and the police department to consider.
Ending: The council did not take formal action at the meeting; staff and police were asked to note the concern ahead of the school year.
