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Resident urges better truck signage on South Bedford and suggests honoring hometown astronaut
Summary
At public comment, resident Joe Skarupa pressed the council to add more visible 'no trucks' signage on approaches to South Bedford Road and proposed honoring local astronaut Ron Vega with signage or school appearances.
At the May 20 meeting, resident Joe Skarupa told the council he has seen oil tankers and 18-wheelers use South Bedford Road and said that combination of large trucks with school buses and city buses is dangerous. Skarupa suggested placing 'no trucks' signs on overhead cross beams approaching the South Bedford intersection so drivers approaching from Route 82 would see them before turning.
He also asked the council to consider honoring Ron Vega, a graduate of New Dona High School who has served as an astronaut and later in Air Force-related positions, with a hometown sign or school visit. Skarupa said such recognition could inspire students.
Chief and staff responses noted signage has been placed with covers while schedules are finalized; the council asked staff to communicate schedules and suggested increased police presence could help enforce restrictions.
