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Residents press Nutter Fort officials on speed bumps and missing turn signal at Buckhannon Pike
Summary
Residents raised concerns about speed bumps near the park and asked why a turning light is not installed at Buckhannon Pike and Pennsylvania Avenue. The mayor said Thomas Street is slated for a speed bump next and he will contact the West Virginia Department of Highways about the intersection signal; officials said Chief Godwin has final authority on safety decisions.
During public comment, resident and traffic advisory committee member Mike Curran said he was not invited to the last traffic advisory meeting and expressed concern that "speed bumps tear up vehicles." He also noted the absence of a turn signal at the Buckhannon Pike and Pennsylvania Avenue intersection and asked whether a turning light could be installed.
Councilors and town staff responded that one speed bump exists on Burton Avenue and another is planned for Thomas Street. An official stated that Chief Godwin has final authority on safety measures for speed-calming installations. Mayor Sam Maxson said he would contact the West Virginia Department of Highways to seek information about the missing turning light at the Buckhannon Pike/Pennsylvania Avenue intersection. Resident Shirley Sheets later asked where other speed bumps would be placed; Mayor Maxson said plans would be discussed at the next traffic advisory committee meeting.
