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Resident urges speed reduction and deer‑crossing signs on busy Old Tappan stretch
Summary
Sherry Parnell asked council to seek a lower speed limit (ideally 30 mph) and install deer‑crossing signage near schools and parks after repeated deer strikes and a recent incident requiring police to put down an injured deer; police and county traffic staff will gather data and follow up.
Sherry Parnell, a resident of 256 Old City Road, told council she has witnessed multiple deer being struck and a recent incident that distressed local children. “I asked about if there's anything we can do to lower the speed limit to at least 30,” Parnell said, emphasizing pedestrian and school safety along the county road through town.
Council members explained that lowering a county road speed limit requires county action and data; the traffic coordinator advised Parnell to obtain vehicle/ticket data from the borough police traffic division as the first step. Council agreed the police liaison and traffic coordinator would compile counts and enforcement data to build a case for the county. The mayor noted the borough will consult its police traffic coordinator and the county DOT and report back. No regulatory change was made at the meeting; staff follow‑up was directed.
