When Farrar Road was repaved about a decade ago, it made it much harder for walkers an bikers. They added asphalt curbs to the sides to control the storm runoff, which makes sense from a DPW point of view, and possibly even an environmental point of view. But since the curbs were about 18 inches wide, the street became almost 3 feet narrower. It was no longer possible for cars to pass when pedestrians were walking on both sides of the street. Make sure that you raise that issue during the meetings on the repaving to see what they’re going to do about that.
Ruth Ann (She, her, hers) > On Sep 11, 2023, at 2:04 PM, S Brown <sdbr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Regarding the comments directly below - I am wondering if there is anybody > here who has spent substantial time watching the world go by on Tower Rd by > car, bike, stroller, foot, hoof and leash who believes that traffic speed on > cars (and bikes) would NOT increase substantially if it were repaved as is, > especially in its rougher segments between 117 and Lincoln Rd. I would > anticipate that increasing the curvature and narrowness of Tower Rd would > likely make it even more precarious for all users, day and night. While a > narrower and more curved road may slow down average speeds by the average > driver, the main concern is with those who may see it as an (even more) > attractive opportunity to test their driving prowess. And even the average > road biker may see it as an enticing enhancement. Heck, I know I would. > Still, I am happy to seek such roads elsewhere, and I personally remain > grateful for every pothole, divot, nook and cranny on Tower Rd that currently > (and exclusively) act as important controls on speed. > > Steve Brown > 24 Tower Rd > >> On Sep 10, 2023, at 7:33 PM, Allen Vander Meulen <pastorall...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> I remember Noah Eckhouse commenting on the repaving of Bakers Bridge Road, >> which was done a year or so before he stepped down from his position on the >> Select Board. He said that repaving a road in poor condition does not make >> a substantial difference in traffic speed. What does slow drivers down are >> more curves and less width. >> >> He went on to say that when Baker’s Bridge Road was repaved, the town made >> sure it conformed to the original route and width (since paving crews tend >> to straighten curves and widen roads over time). The result was a more >> curved and narrower road, resulting in - as predicted - slower traffic >> speeds. >> >> I imagine the same will (or should) be done with Tower Road. >> >> - Allen Vander Meulen >> Beaver Pond Rd >> >>>> On Sep 10, 2023, at 15:40, Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> All, >>> All interested in this issue should be sure and bone up on the world of >>> options/opportunities and challenges. >>> Use your energy and talent to understand major issues and constraints, and >>> come up with practical, constructive ideas. >>> Simply throwing out things like “speed bumps/humps,” “roadside paths” and >>> stirring as solutions, dig in and learn where they might (and might not >>> work). >>> Respect that Public Safety and DPW know something and are your allies. >>> Ask their opinion(s) in ways that allow them to answer honestly- they have >>> a lot of useful information and experience to share. >>> While some of their answers and ideas may disappoint you, that does not >>> mean their ideas are invalid. >>> Perhaps, with all the experience and talent at the table, you all can find >>> some ways to improve experiences along Tower for all … including cars. >>> Namaste, >>> Sara >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ------ >>> Sara Mattes >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Sep 4, 2023, at 8:27 PM, John Mendelson <johntmendel...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello LT, >>>> >>>> If you live on or near Tower Road, I am sure you've seen the gas line work >>>> that is underway. We'll, next year, Tower Road is going to be resurfaced >>>> and I, for one, am worried what this will do to already high rates of >>>> vehicular speed along our narrow, winding road. >>>> >>>> If you'd be interested in coming together to discuss what traffic calming >>>> ideas we, as Tower Road residents might want to get in front of the RTC, >>>> BPAC, the Select Board, and town administration while there is still time >>>> to impact the outcome, please send me your email address and I will >>>> convene a meeting to kick things off in the coming weeks. >>>> >>>> Thanks so much, >>>> >>>> John Mendelson >>>> 30 Tower Road >>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. 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