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Residents welcome new crosswalk lighting and flashing speed signs; mayoral safety measures under observation
Summary
Committee members reported new flashing speed-limit signs and a streetlight over a school crossing; residents said the measures may help, but emphasized the need to monitor driver behavior and possible further traffic-calming measures.
Residents at the Alsea Community Advisory Committee meeting described several recent traffic-safety installations and said they hope the new measures will slow cars through town.
Several speakers said the county had installed a solar-powered flashing speed sign and a new streetlight over a pedestrian crossing near the school. One resident described the solar sign as “installed…you cannot miss it,” and committee members said they expected it to be a deterrent to speeding.
Residents said increased visual cues (flashing signs, street lighting, crosswalk improvements) are welcome but questioned whether they would be sufficient to slow traffic. Suggestions ranged from additional signage to enforcement and monitoring. Committee members agreed to observe whether the new devices reduce speed and to continue dialogues with county public-safety staff.
Quotes
- “Today they put up the solar powered big sign. I didn't take a picture, but it says slow down,” one resident said.
Ending
The group did not adopt formal traffic measures during the meeting but agreed to monitor how the signs and lighting affect driver speeds and pedestrian safety near the school.
