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Tenafly cites accident drop and a new traffic signal as part of safety push
Summary
Mayor Zena told the council a federally funded traffic signal at East Clinton and Dean Drive should be operational by about March 1; he also reported traffic accidents fell from 484 in 2021 to 356 in 2025, a 27% decline.
Tenafly’s mayor said the borough’s top priority for 2026 is roads and pedestrian safety and provided timelines and recent statistics.
The mayor announced the East Clinton and Dean Drive traffic signal is nearing completion and "we are expecting that by approximately March 1, it will be fully functioning." He also reported a decline in annual traffic accidents from 484 in 2021 to 356 in 2025, calling the change a 27% decrease over five years and noting the borough would continue investing in safety despite the improvement.
Funding for the signal came from federal sources, the mayor said, and he credited coordinated efforts across departments and partner agencies for the progress. The council plans ongoing monitoring and further investments in pedestrian safety projects noted during the address.
