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Resident presses RSU 18 board to address traffic congestion at Williams Building
Summary
During Article 9 public comment, board member Sherry urged the district to act on persistent morning and afternoon traffic congestion at the Williams Building and asked whether a prior traffic study had been implemented; staff said they would locate and share the study.
During the discussion of Article 9 (facilities management), board member Sherry urged the board to examine persistent traffic congestion at the Williams Building during drop-off and pick-up hours, calling the situation "horrendous" and urging board members to observe the site.
"The traffic jam that is out there on that road is horrendous," Sherry said, describing long lines of cars, blocked entrances and safety concerns for pedestrians and bus movements. She asked whether a traffic study conducted previously had been followed and whether that study was publicly available.
A staff member (the superintendent) said they did not know the study’s details on the spot but would find the study and share it: "What I need to do is find the study and take a look at it. And when I do, I will share it with you." Another speaker acknowledged existing traffic-control coverage but said it did not solve the overall movement and congestion issues.
The public comment underscored local safety and traffic‑flow concerns at the Williams Building and prompted staff to commit to locating and distributing the earlier study and its recommendations. Article 9 was subsequently adopted.
What’s next: Staff committed to finding and sharing the earlier traffic study with the board member who requested it and with the board; any operational follow-up (traffic control, schedule adjustments or capital changes) would require further review and potential future action by the board.
