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Traffic engineers propose calming measures for Ocean and Wall roads in Spring Lake Heights
Summary
Traffic‑calming consultant Dynamic Traffic presented data March 17 showing excessive speed and pedestrian‑safety risks on Ocean Road and Wall Road and proposed lane striping, curb bump‑outs, timed flashing crosswalk lights and targeted 4‑way stops; the project is in the design phase with no firm timeline.
Tim Sabins of Dynamic Traffic presented a traffic‑calming study to the Spring Lake Heights Borough Council on March 17 proposing road‑striping, curb bump‑outs, solar‑powered timed flashing pedestrian crosswalk lights and strategically placed 4‑way stop signs for Ocean Road and Wall Road to improve pedestrian safety and clarify travel versus parking lanes.
Sabins said the firm analyzed speed‑sign data provided by the borough from March 2023 through March 2024 and reviewed pedestrian fatality percentages related to speed and the narrowing of drivers’ field of vision at higher speeds. "What is traffic calming? Traffic calming is design strategies that prioritize pedestrians and increase safety," Sabins told the council and residents.
Borough Engineer Joseph E. May said Dynamic Traffic also consulted with the Spring Lake Heights Police Department and borough staff. May told the council the borough is coordinating with Wall Township and Monmouth County on vehicle restrictions for certain roads, but noted that local delivery and construction vehicles would still require access and therefore some large vehicles would remain on those routes.
In response to questions from residents and council members, Sabins said the project is in the design phase and there is not a firm timeline yet. He described the measures presented as relatively lower‑cost options that could be expanded in a later phase. Councilmembers and staff did not take a vote on a design or contract at the March 17 meeting.
Next steps: Dynamic Traffic’s recommendations will remain under consideration while borough staff and the council review funding, design details and intergovernmental coordination with Wall Township and Monmouth County.
