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Residents press Souderton council for traffic-safety fixes as police report e‑bike problems
Summary
Council heard a police report about youths riding e‑bikes recklessly and a resident asked for temporary traffic-safety measures at Chestnut and School, estimating about $6,000 for multiple installations; a separate commenter sharply criticized outsourcing of landscaping and borough spending during public comment.
Souderton residents urged the borough to act on neighborhood traffic and safety concerns during public comment at the May 4 council meeting, and the police department reported ongoing issues with youths riding e‑bikes.
The police report, presented as part of routine department business, said April included roughly 10 arrests and several community-service events. The department told council it will gather additional traffic-safety data at the Chestnut and School intersection and present findings at a future meeting.
During public comment, a resident (speaker S2) said there had been multiple recent crashes near the corridor and proposed temporary measures such as radar feedback signs and modest sidewalk/curb fixes. "We're looking at $6,000 cost," the resident said, describing materials and installation estimates for several locations and urging council action to protect children who play nearby.
Another commenter delivered a lengthy, emotional critique alleging the borough had outsourced landscaping at high cost (the speaker cited a $60,000 figure) and accused councilors of poor stewardship; the chair interrupted to enforce the three‑minute limit and the meeting proceeded. The accusations were raised in public comment and were not resolved during the session.
Council directed staff to continue collecting intersection data and to return with recommendations. No immediate policy change or procurement action was taken at the meeting.
