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Traffic studies show mixed results on Gray’s Lane; board opts to monitor rather than act now
Summary
After multiple studies and a temporary chicane installation, Montgomery Township officials reported lower but still elevated speeds on Gray’s Lane and recommended continued monitoring, enforcement and periodic studies rather than additional traffic calming under current policy.
Township police reported multi‑year traffic studies for Gray’s Lane at the May 26 meeting and recommended continued monitoring and enforcement rather than immediate additional calming measures.
Chief William Peoples summarized findings: earlier studies found an 85th percentile speed of 36.6 mph on a 25 mph zone; temporary chicanes installed in April 2025 reduced the 85th percentile to 30.3 mph and enforceable speed violations to about 3.3 percent. After the chicanes were removed, a later study (March 2026) measured the 85th percentile at 32.2 mph and enforceable violations at about 6 percent. PennDOT’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) conducted an independent study and recommended creation of a traffic calming policy; the township adopted a policy in February 2026.
Given the recent measurements the Highway Safety Unit and the public safety committee recommended continued use of targeted enforcement, educational signage and further studies as needed rather than pursuing additional physical calming under the policy criteria. A Gray’s Lane resident who attended the meeting praised enforcement and education as effective, saying police presence and outreach had helped reduce speeds.
Board members recommended keeping Gray’s Lane on file for monitoring — the road is scheduled for paving in 2029 — and said the township can revisit chicanes or other measures if future studies show speeds creeping up again.
