Pavement Conditions The pavement condition on a number of roadways in the study area was observed to be in a state of disrepair. It will be important to continue to evaluate pavement condition on a regular basis to assist in the development of future roadway improvement projects and ensure the pavement condition remains in a state of good repair. Street Lights It is recommended that a review be performed of the existing street lights at key locations in the town to determine if they provide adequate lighting. A number of people at the Visioning Session commented on their desire to walk more. Upgrades to street lighting could result in improved energy efficiency and pedestrian safety. Traffic Counts Develop a systematic process to update traffic count information on roads of community importance. Traffic counts need to be updated on a regular basis to detail the true impacts of growth in the town and surrounding communities. The PVPC provides two free traffic counts per year for member communities at the request of the chief locally elected official. Pavement Markings During multiple field visits, pavement markings were observed to be both faded and non-conforming to the Manual on Uniform traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. Pavement markings serve as a way to provide regulatory and warning information to the driver without diverting his/her attention from the roadway. It is important to maintain pavement markings on a regular basis to ensure that maximum visibility is maintained. Traffic Signal Improvements The Institute of Transportation Engineers recommends that all traffic signal timing plans be re-evaluated, at minimum, every three years to account for normal growth in traffic demand. Improving the efficiency of existing traffic signals also has benefits for bicyclists and pedestrians as reductions in vehicle congestion could impact one’s decision to bike or
Pavement Conditions The pavement condition on a number of roadways in the study area was observed to be in a state of disrepair. It will be important to continue to evaluate pavement condition on a regular basis to assist in the development of future roadway improvement projects and ensure the pavement condition remains in a state of good repair. Street Lights It is recommended that a review be performed of the existing street lights at key locations in the town to determine if they provide adequate lighting. A number of people at the Visioning Session commented on their desire to walk more. Upgrades to street lighting could result in improved energy efficiency and pedestrian safety. Traffic Counts Develop a systematic process to update traffic count information on roads of community importance. Traffic counts need to be updated on a regular basis to detail the true impacts of growth in the town and surrounding communities. The PVPC provides two free traffic counts per year for member communities at the request of the chief locally elected official. Pavement Markings During multiple field visits, pavement markings were observed to be both faded and non-conforming to the Manual on Uniform traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. Pavement markings serve as a way to provide regulatory and warning information to the driver without diverting his/her attention from the roadway. It is important to maintain pavement markings on a regular basis to ensure that maximum visibility is maintained. Traffic Signal Improvements The Institute of Transportation Engineers recommends that all traffic signal timing plans be re-evaluated, at minimum, every three years to account for normal growth in traffic demand. Improving the efficiency of existing traffic signals also has benefits for bicyclists and pedestrians as reductions in vehicle congestion could impact one’s decision to bike or
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