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Public raises Dayton Street delays and urges Maple & Burley crosswalk safety; DPW to review RRFB feasibility
Summary
During public comment the Transportation Advisory Commission heard that state approval delays are stalling the Dayton Street project and residents urged a RRFB at Maple & Burley after vehicles were seen mounting sidewalks; DPW was asked to review feasibility, cost and reschedule deployment discussions.
A public commenter told the Town of Danvers Transportation Advisory Commission that the Dayton Street project is experiencing ongoing delays with state approval, saying the state is requesting a broader project scope rather than permitting a single-item adjustment. The comment referenced political pressure and recommended continued dialogue with the state and outreach to relevant legislative offices.
The same commenter and other remarks raised pedestrian-safety concerns at Maple and Burley Street, describing vehicles mounting sidewalks near 178 Maple Street. Commissioners discussed prioritizing a RRFB (rectangular rapid-flashing beacon) at Maple & Burley and potential hardscape options such as curbing or barriers to prevent vehicles from mounting the sidewalk.
Action items recorded at the meeting instruct DPW to review feasibility and cost implications of hardscape fixes and RRFB deployment. The RRFB prioritization meeting was to be rescheduled, and commissioners signaled they may merge that discussion with an upcoming subcommittee meeting to expedite decision-making.
The commission did not vote on installation at the meeting; staff follow-up was recorded as the next step.
