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Resident urges traffic calming on River Road; township staff pledges enforcement and interagency review
Summary
A River Road resident told supervisors that drivers treat the road 'like a racetrack' and urged three-way stop signs, speed bumps and sidewalks. Township staff said the speed limit was lowered previously, a radar sign is in place, directed enforcement will be considered, and coordination with PennDOT, DCNR and the county is needed for physical changes.
A River Road resident urged the Upper Makefield Township Board of Supervisors on June 16 to take action after repeated speeding and loud vehicle noise in her neighborhood.
Kathleen Budd, who identified herself as living at 1295 River Road, told the board drivers and certain motorcycle and sports-car enthusiasts have made River Road dangerously noisy and fast, depriving neighbors of the “peace and enjoyment” of their properties. Budd proposed several remedies, including installing a three-way stop at Taylorsville and River Road, adding speed bumps, and building sidewalks to the canal bridge to protect pedestrians and recreational users.
Greg, a township staff member, responded that the speed limit in that section had been decreased in recent years and that a radar speed sign is in operation. He said he has discussed— and will continue to discuss—directed enforcement with the police chief and will forward residents’ engineering suggestions to PennDOT and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which must be involved for some physical changes. Greg also noted the county had identified River Road last year as part of a countywide inventory of transportation concerns.
Budd urged prompt action, warning that the situation creates safety risks for bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers. The board did not vote on changes at the meeting; staff said they would investigate enforcement options and interagency feasibility for traffic-calming installations.
