Speed‑trailer data show no consistent speeding surge; board discusses targeted measures for hill and school times
Aug 17, 2026
Trustees reviewed speed‑trailer data showing average speeds within limits at monitored sites and debated targeted measures — relocating or obtaining an additional trailer, temporary speed signage or a stop sign — to address resident concerns about steep hills and school‑bus times.
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Residents raised ongoing safety concerns about drivers ‘flying down the hill’ and school‑bus periods at the south end of the village. Chair said the portable speed trailer’s collected data indicate the average speeds at recorded locations are within legal limits and that "none of it shows that there is a speeding problem of substantial nature." Nevertheless, trustees agreed to review site‑specific data with DPW and police and to consider temporary measures such as relocating the trailer or deploying a second, less visible unit at high‑risk times.
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