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Tonawanda to post 15 mph signs on Canalway Trail, plans lane changes at bridge approaches
Summary
Mayor said the city will post 15 mph signs on the Canalway Trail per state recommendation, pursue spot enforcement by police, and install lane/ground markings and right-only turn lanes to reduce confusion at busy bridge approaches.
The Mayor told the council the city will post 15 mph signage on the Canalway Trail following state recommendations and will attempt spot enforcement by police. "This is what they recommend... 15 miles an hour," the Mayor said, adding that signage could slow some riders and that officers would perform occasional checks to reinforce the limit.
Council discussion also addressed a congested approach near the Renaissance Bridge and adjacent commercial intersections. The Mayor said the city will configure the approach so the right-hand lane is right-only, with a left arrow for left-only turns, and will add ground markings and signage on Niagara Street to clarify that the roadway narrows to a single lane.
Members expressed support for clearer ground markings and for working with state contacts on e-bike rules. The Mayor said state officials are assembling guidance on e-bikes and the city will coordinate to follow any statewide directives.
No ordinance changes were proposed at the meeting; the actions described are operational street-marking, signage installation, and targeted police spot checks.
