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Resident urges review of West Street rumble strips after neighbors report loud noise
Summary
A West Street resident told the Board of Commissioners rumble strips installed during a DOT repave are louder than expected and causing noise inside homes; police and borough engineer said strips were replaced in kind under DOT requirements and enforcement and signage will be used to address speeding.
Cora Stackroth, a Monmouth Beach resident, told the Board of Commissioners that newly reinstalled rumble strips on West Street are effective at slowing drivers but noticeably loud at home and in yards and questioned why the strips appear only on that street.
Stackroth said she has lived on West Street for nearly eight years and that the rumble strips ‘‘are noisy’’ and can be heard inside houses. She asked whether the town planned to install similar calming devices elsewhere and expressed concern about drivers swerving to avoid the strips.
Police Chief (name not specified) said the rumble strips were part of a State Department of Transportation repaving project and were replaced ‘‘in kind’’ to meet DOT requirements. He and other commissioners noted enforcement and additional measures — including speed signs and targeted patrols — are planned to complement the strips. The chief also said officers will pull over drivers who loop around strips to avoid them.
Julie, the borough engineer, reported that work on Seaview Avenue drainage and curb replacement is on hold for winter and confirmed the DOT-required in-kind replacement during the repaving project; she and commissioners said the strips will wear down over time and the town will evaluate whether to redo them later.
Why it matters: Residents cited noise and safety concerns; officials emphasized the balance between DOT project constraints and local traffic calming tools. The board advised residents to report persistent impacts while staff will monitor conditions and enforcement.
Next steps: Staff said they will continue enhanced enforcement when weather permits, consider additional calming devices or signage, and review options if noise complaints persist.
