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New speed-sign data shows decline in average speeds; town may purchase laptop for device compatibility
Summary
Commissioner Collins reported that data from the new speed signs show the average speed dropped from 29.6 mph (old sign) to 26.4 mph on the new sign, with about 93,000 vehicles recorded for the month. He said the town may need a new laptop compatible with the speed-sign software and will report back.
Commissioner Dale Collins presented data from the town’s new speed signs, saying the average recorded speed on the older unit in April was 29.6 mph while the new sign’s average was 26.4 mph for the comparable period. He reported the device recorded about 93,000 vehicle events in the month under review.
Collins said the town likely needs a laptop compatible with the speed-sign software to download and analyze additional data; he will continue gathering information and provide an update at the next meeting.
