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Attendees suggest flashing beacons and radar signs on Mountain Road to protect emergency exits
Summary
Participants proposed flashing beacons activated from the station and solar-powered radar speed signs or a DOT-posted speed reduction on Mountain Road to slow traffic approaching the station driveway and improve sight-line safety for emergency vehicles.
A committee member raised concerns about vehicle speeds on Mountain Road and proposed installing flashing beacons that the station could activate when emergency vehicles exit, or placing solar radar speed signs to make drivers aware of their speed. "How about getting something on Mountain Road from both directions with flashing lights that we can activate from the station that says emergency vehicles entering?" the participant asked, citing high approach speeds over the hill.
Attendees discussed possible activation methods (remote sensors or station-controlled activation), the potential for solar-powered packages, and the option to petition the state department to reduce the posted speed in the segment near the station. Several speakers said a radar sign or a DOT speed reduction request to the state's traffic authority (DLT/DOT) could be complementary measures; the group agreed it was worth raising with the state during follow-up communications.
