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Residents press Mountainside council on speeding and e‑bike safety; mayor cites planned programs
Summary
At public comment, residents submitted a petition and asked about speeding and e‑bike safety; Mayor Mirabelli said the borough has taken actions to address speeding, and that e‑bike registration and safety programs are forthcoming.
During the public‑comment period at the Oct. 21 meeting, residents urged the council to act on speeding and e‑bike safety.
Robert Barletta of 1363 Birch Hill Road asked what actions have been taken since he raised speeding concerns previously, submitted a petition for the record and read residents’ comments. He also asked about e‑bike safety. Mayor Paul N. Mirabelli replied by summarizing actions taken to combat speeding, urged drivers to obey posted limits and said e‑bike safety programs and a forthcoming registration requirement are planned.
Kirk Manz of 1015 Charles Street thanked the Department of Public Works for work that reduced flooding on Possum Pass, requested that Charles Street be resurfaced next year and suggested speed bumps as a traffic‑calming measure.
Why it matters: Traffic speed and e‑bike safety are recurring quality‑of‑life concerns for residents; the council’s response indicates both enforcement and programmatic steps are under consideration but does not provide specific timelines or enforcement data.
What’s next: Mayor Mirabelli described forthcoming e‑bike registration and safety programs; residents seeking additional traffic mitigation were encouraged to follow up with DPW and municipal staff for project scheduling and traffic‑calming feasibility studies.
