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Residents press Selectboard for speed signs and enforcement after repeated stop-sign roll-throughs
Summary
Residents told the board drivers repeatedly run stop signs and speed through village streets; the board discussed temporary radar signs, mobile speed units, grants and the permit process with state transportation for permanent installations.
A series of public comments underscored long-standing traffic-safety concerns in Middletown Springs. A resident (speaker 1) described a timed observation — 17 minutes in which nine vehicles failed to stop at a key intersection — and urged the board to act: "Someone's gonna get killed," the resident said, pressing for flashing radar speed signs, temporary mobile units and concentrated sheriff patrols.
Board members and staff discussed options: purchasing a portable speed-display sign (estimates ranged from a few hundred dollars for very basic units to several thousand for robust pole-mounted devices), applying for a road-safety grant that could cover signage or speed-calming measures, and seeking permitting guidance from the District Transportation Administrator (DTA) or VTrans. Agency official noted some devices require state approval and that placing permanent devices on state highways may need an ordinance change or a filing with the DTA. The board agreed to follow up with the regional DTA, explore temporary rentals or a single test unit, and request enhanced sheriff patrols while investigating grant options.
