HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-09-11-TSAC-min-maple.pdf TOWN OF LEXINGTON
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Paul W. Marshall, Chaim- . DATE: September 11, 1985
Board of Selectmen SUBJECT: Traffic Committee
FROM: Peter Chalpin, Chairma, Maple Street
Traffic Safety Committ-
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Meeting of July 25, 1985, the Traffic Safety Committee met with Mrs.
Ruth Lynn to discuss her petition from the Maple Street area requesting
lowering the speed limit on Maple Street and Lowell Street from 40 MPH to
30 MPH. It was explained to Mrs. Lynn that both of these streets are State
highways. We also explained the Speed Zoning process and suggested that,
since the speed limit is more likely to go up, rather than down, she may
wish to reconsider the request. Mrs. Lynn agreed, and said she would talk
to her neighbors, explain the situation and let the Committee know their
decision. The petitioners have decided to proceed with the request.
I have contacted Mass. D.P.W. and asked what options the Town will have
should a new study reveal that the 85th percentile speed is now 45 MPH. The
answer was, "No options". These roads being State highways, the State will
post them at 45 MPH.
Since the Committee is all but convinced that the 85th percentile speed will
be at least 45 MPH in some areas, we have requested the Police Department do
a preliminary radar study prior to our making a final recommendation to the
Board.
Those in attendance:
Peter M. Chalpin
Mr. Trask
Dr. Clarke
Mr. Maloney
Sgt. Hickey
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cc: Walter J. Tonaszuck,
Director D.P.W./Engineering
Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr.
Town Manager
Traffic Safety Committee