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Council discusses truck traffic and possible 26th Street traffic study after resident complaints about large vehicles

Borough of Northampton Council · April 2, 2026
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Summary

Residents raised concerns about large trucks and unsafe driving on neighborhood streets; council members cited previous study quotes (roughly $3,500–$4,300) and police said a traffic study is required to post enforceable truck restrictions.

Residents and council members raised safety concerns about large trucks and speeding on neighborhood streets and discussed whether a borough-funded traffic study could lead to enforceable truck restrictions on 26th Street.

Donald Swercheck of Fourth Street told council that tractor-trailers are using residential streets near a playground and that children are at risk. "It's getting…

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