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Councilors seek better signage, speed feedback on James Street as development looms
Summary
Residents asked for additional speed indicator signage on James Street (Memorial Drive to Johnson Road) amid worries about speeding and upcoming industrial development on Better Way; city staff said the posted limit is 30 mph and asked the council to identify specific locations for any new signs.
Councilor Mary Beth Pniak-Costello told the Public Works Committee on Jan. 30 that residents along James Street — between 820 Memorial Drive and the Johnson Road intersection — are worried about increasing traffic and speeding, particularly with planned industrial development on nearby Better Way.
Pniak-Costello asked whether an additional speed indicator sign could be placed closer to where traffic is heavier. "I think the speed indicator sign is something that they're discussing as a residential area," she said, noting the existing device is further down the road.
City Engineer Doug Ellis confirmed that the speed limit on that stretch is 30 mph and said staff would review the current sign locations. Assistant DPW Superintendent John Beaulieu said the department installs speed-indicator signs at requests but needs a specific location to evaluate viability; he also noted constraints about placing a sign too close to an RFB or the KOC crosswalk.
The committee voted to close public input and to place the item on file. Staff recommended that councilors provide precise locations for any requested additional speed indicator signs so DPW can assess safety, sight-lines and feasibility before installation or relocation.
