Committee explores school speed‑zone changes, speed humps and camera enforcement
Members discussed using school‑zone signage, speed humps included in grants, camera enforcement and possible town code changes to reduce speeds near schools. The committee flagged the need for legal and police input and possible technical assistance from regional transportation bodies.
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The committee held an extended discussion about school speed zones, traffic calming and enforcement options across multiple school areas, including Birchwood, Van Antwerp, Grand Boulevard, Rosendale and other corridors. Members reviewed New York State guidance about school speed‑zone lengths (1,320 feet) and said signage adjustments could improve safety immediately in some places.
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