West Windsor adopts Princeton Greens traffic ordinance after debate over 25 mph sign

The West Windsor Township Council voted Oct. 27 to adopt Ordinance 2025-17, amending the township code on traffic and parking for the Princeton Greens development.

Council members opened a public hearing on the ordinance and received no public testimony. During council discussion, one member said there was no traffic study validating placement of a posted 25 mph sign and asked for baseline speed data before installing signs. Township staff and the homeowners association (HOA) indicated the package—including proposed sign locations—was prepared with input from the HOA and township professionals.

The council then moved to adopt the ordinance. The roll call recorded three yes votes and one abstention: Gauguis (yes), Jeevers (yes), Weiss (abstain), Whitfield Mandel (yes). The ordinance will be effective according to the timeline in the township code and subject to any administrative steps required to install signage.

Council members who voiced concern said they were not opposed to traffic-calming in principle but wanted data that a posted sign would improve safety in a neighborhood described as ‘‘dense’’ and with many children. Township staff said engineers had reviewed the proposal and that the 25 mph figure is the statutory minimum for posted limits under state guidance; engineers retain authority to recommend final sign placement.

The ordinance originated from the Princeton Greens homeowners association and, according to municipal counsel, reflects the HOA-approved package presented to the council.

The council also approved a related consent package and other business during the meeting.