24-1112
SUBJECT: REQUEST #24-48 Requesting Additional Traffic Calming Measures At The Intersection Of Olive Avenue And Austin Avenue. REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen expresses growing concern about the intersection of Olive Avenue and Austin Avenue. She shares that she has witnessed three major vehicle collisions, amongst other near misses with pedestrians. Drivers constantly run the red lights and do not allow a safe space for pedestrians to cross the street. The following recommendations can support the safety of all of those within the area. Reducing the speed limit by 5 mph, installation of cameras at this intersection, increasing the time for yellow lights, improving the visibility of the traffic lights, additional signage on other streets such as Meadows Ave and Loughborough Dr, and increasing the fines for running red lights.
- Committee
- Traffic Committee
- Introduced
- November 1, 2024
- On agenda
- November 5, 2024
- Passed
- November 5, 2024
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