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Residents urge action after high‑speed crash on East Terrace
Summary
Residents described repeated speeding and a recent car flip on East Terrace, urging targeted enforcement and temporary traffic-calming while the city applies formal request criteria and workplan scheduling.
Residents at the public-comment portion of the South Burlington City Council meeting recounted a recent, high-speed crash and urged the council to act to protect children and pedestrians on East Terrace.
Carrie McLaughlin, who identified herself as a South Burlington resident on East Terrace, said she witnessed a vehicle flip after being struck in front of her house and described the incident as “really scary” for her and her children. Robin Pyle, who lives at 61 East Terrace, told councilors she has seen ongoing police activity but said patrols often occur between 2 and 4 p.m., not during the late‑afternoon hours when residents report the speeding problem. Pyle recommended shifting enforcement to times when commuters return home and suggested temporary measures such as barriers used around schools.
City Manager Jesse Baker explained the city uses a traffic improvement request form on the Public Works website and applies a multi‑factor criteria to prioritize requests. Baker said those requests are placed into the city’s annual work plan and that some fixes can be handled through operations while others require capital-improvement project status. He also invited residents to contact him directly for follow up.
The council and staff did not adopt an immediate new enforcement plan at the meeting; instead staff encouraged residents to submit traffic requests and agreed to follow up directly with neighbors who raised concerns. The discussion highlighted a tension between available operations resources and residents’ desire for an expedited response ahead of the school year.
