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Hello,

The speeding on Magnolia Ave between 127 and the variety store is consistently excessive. No curb, blind knolls, and blind roads/driveways make it a real concern.

My wife Sarah Campbell and I have a 6 year old and 12 year old. Our friends on Butler, Rob and Liz Moran (three children) and Cy Bent (two children) are worried as well.

The two main reasons are not enough signs/conflicting signs and the straightaways themselves.

There is no sign entering from 127, which is 35 through the intersection. There is a 30 mph sign near the store, but it is hidden by branches. Other signs on the road are 25 mph. In fact, a GPD officer said the other day that speeding on Magnolia Ave is an issue, the speed limit is 25, and to file a report for more signs and radar signs.

25 seems like the most appropriate speed to post. People may go 30+ but not 35-40+ (which is what most people seem to be driving). If you agree, 20, like in Manchester, is ridiculous.

Radar signs in both directions before the corner near the soccer field and in the straightaways between the corner and knoll at 43 Magnolia Ave and between 43 and Englewood may be helpful. That is where people really pick up speed.

Speed humps would help. They are 24″ long x 12 ft wide x 6 inches high and reduce speeds to 10 – 15 mph. Radar sign vendors claim they damage cars. However, the damage is from driving to fast, which seems like a way to penalize non-compliant drivers without ongoing civic resources being expended (ie police officer speed details and courts administering fines and appeals). I have seen this in different parts of the state and they work well.

Increased, police speed details in the evenings would also be welcomed.

Any help you can provide will be appreciated.

Thank you,
James Goundrey
45 Magnolia Ave
617-240-8759