Description
This 20 mph posting on Humphrey seems to be illegal and therefore unenforceable.
The problem appears to be traffic ahead turning suddenly left in order to stay on Humphrey.
My recommendation would be:
1. A sign alerting motorists Humphrey St will be an actual sharp left turn.
2. Move back the existing traffic lights from the Puritan Rd/Humphrey location to the Humphrey/Atlantic Av intersection, or place additional traffic lights on the corner of Humphrey and Atlantic Av, locked to the Puritan Rd/Humphrey St lights. Add a left turn signal to the Humphrey and Atlantic Av lights.
3. Stripe the road for a Left Turn Only lane at that point
2 Comments
Public Works (Verified Official)
Closed Michele P - DPW (Verified Official)
This request has been directed to Pete Kane, Director of Community Development and who is also on the Traffic Study Committee. His response was as follows:
* Regarding the 20 mph speed posting on Humphrey St, it is a valid speed limit. It was set in 1965 and approved by the Town and the Commonwealth.
As for the suggestions on potential changes, I’ll add that to the agenda for the next Traffic Study Advisory Committee meeting. That meeting is scheduled for Thursday April 26 @ 9:30a in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room in Town Hall.