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Sidewalk extensions, ATVs and speed signs debated in new transportation chapter
Summary
The selectboard and planning commission reviewed a new transportation chapter covering ATVs, class‑4 roads, sidewalks and traffic calming; members pushed for clearer winter maintenance language, a sidewalk priority policy, and mobile radar speed signs as a grant candidate.
Planner presented a new transportation chapter and a sidewalk map based on a 2004 study. Members urged updating the sidewalk study and adding a clear town policy for "complete streets" to support future grant applications and protect scenic views. Board members noted that sidewalks built close to the curb create plowing challenges and suggested coordination with state plow operations.
The board discussed ATV regulation and enforcement. Selectboard members said the town now has a sticker/licensing program but enforcement is inconsistent — "we do have a sticker program that we sell, for people. But they are supposed to stay on designated roads," the chair said. Class‑4 roads that are not maintained in winter were also flagged; several members asked for map language that clearly shows winter non‑maintenance to reduce public confusion and safety risks.
Traffic calming drew extended discussion, including low‑cost mobile radar speed signs as a potential short‑term solution. One participant cited price estimates: "They were $7 apiece" (verbatim transcript). The board asked staff to pursue grant opportunities for mobile speed signs and to follow up on permitting questions for placing units on state rights‑of‑way.
No policy changes were adopted at this meeting; the planner will revise the transportation chapter to reflect the enforcement, sidewalk coordination and scenic‑views concerns and to document grant paths for speed‑control devices.
