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Residents urge action on speeding and glare at Tamalpais Drive intersection near school
Summary
Two neighbors told the council the Chapman/Tamalpais Drive intersection has become a high‑speed corridor with morning and evening glare, posing risks to children and pedestrians; they urged traffic‑control measures including studying a signal at Chapman.
Two residents during open public comment asked the Corte Madera Town Council to evaluate safety changes on the 400 block of Tamalpais Drive at the Chapman intersection, citing daily speeding, limited visibility from morning and evening sun glare, proximity to a school and park, and multiple collisions.
Sal Rivas, a five‑year resident, described recurring near‑misses and two incidents in which vehicles he or family members owned were totaled, including one he dated to Jan. 9 when a driver struck a legally parked car. A second resident who has lived on the block for more than a decade said crossing‑guard reports and personal observation support installing stronger traffic controls, including consideration of a traffic signal at Chapman and Tamalpais to protect children walking to school.
Mayor Thomas and staff invited the commenters to follow up by email and assured them staff would evaluate the intersection and consider engineering options. The council did not take any formal action at the meeting; residents were encouraged to supply photographs and specific data to help staff prioritize any engineering study.
