Council asks manager to study crosswalks, traffic-calming options by year-end
Summary
Onancock council directed the town manager to explore crosswalk and traffic-calming options, locations, costs and funding and report back by year-end; the motion passed with one recorded no vote.
A councilor moved that the town manager and staff explore options for crosswalks and traffic calming in Onancock and return with recommendations on number, location, pros and cons and funding by the end of the year. The motion was seconded and carried after brief discussion.
Public comment at the meeting included sharp criticism of a prior crosswalk proposal—s estimated cost. Public commenter Jeff Dake told the council a review he obtained concluded the project estimate was far higher than comparable work: "In this proposal, it was 257,971... In this proposal, it was 15 to 18 times the actual cost to put down thermoplastic lines," he said, urging the council to examine lower-cost alternatives. Councilors said staff should explore options and bring a costed recommendation.
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