Village approves stop signs after staff traffic counts show elevated speeds

The Lynbrook Board of Trustees voted to install new stop signs at two village intersections after public works staff presented traffic counts showing elevated speeds and consistent vehicle volumes.

Public works staff member Phil Healey told trustees the village’s Urban SDK data showed "an average of 200 vehicles a day just on that stretch of roadway on Row" and that "95% of the vehicles are traveling 29 mph" in the section under review, higher than comparable nearby streets. He recommended converting the Row Avenue at Dun Place intersection to a three‑way stop and adding stop signs on Sherman Street at Summit Avenue to even spacing and reduce speeds near a school.

The board discussed the data and community context before moving and approving the requests by voice vote. Mayor Bob Beach noted he typically only votes in cases of a tie and that there was no tie on the motions.

Why it matters: Trustees said the changes are intended to improve safety, particularly for children and pedestrians near South Middle School and residential streets where higher speeds were recorded. The village’s use of continuous vehicle sampling (Urban SDK) provided the quantitative basis for the measures.

How it will be implemented: The board approved the installation and directed staff to schedule the sign installations and public notification for the affected blocks. No timeline or contractor details were specified during the meeting.

What remains unclear: The board did not provide a detailed implementation date or a post‑installation evaluation plan; those items were not specified in the discussion and will require follow‑up with DPW.

The board moved into a work session after completing the agenda.