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MEMORANDUM
TO `Board of Selec n DATE:March 7, 1972 PAGE:
FR°M:Traffic Commitee SUBJECT•Theresa Avenue
The request o ( P6.1 and Janet Rahilly, 25 Theresa Ave. , for further traffic
regulation at the intersection of Theresa Ave. with Fottler and Hillcrest avenues
was considered by the Traffic Committee. It is recognized that some motorists
drive their cars through this intersection at excessive speed or otherwise with-
out exercising due care. The location and the design of the intersection lead
us to believe that the motorists failing to drive carefully are mostly residents
of the neighborhood or are otherwise familiar with the intersection as a result
of frequent use. Under the circumstances, putting up a sign at this intersection
would not improve the situation. The answer, at least for the time being, appears
to be stricter enforcement, and the Chief of Police has agreed to emphasize police
coverage of this intersection.
I believe that, despite the low volumes of traffic involved, a redesign of the
intersection, improving sight distances and the channelization of traffic, may be
desirable in the future. It should be preceded by a traffic engineering survey.
This is, however, a lower priority item than many other locations with heavy traffic
volumes and a high accident rate.
Alexander V. Zaleski
Committee Chairman
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cc: Town Manager
Town Engineer
Capt. Lima
Mr. P. Chalpin
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