The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to [email protected].

Question:

Hi,
There was a very serious car accident on E 7th street near New York Avenue last week with severe injuries. Unfortunately this area has had numerous accidents over the last few years. This area of roadway consists of a curve which poses risk for drivers not slowing down when nearing the curve or during inclement weather. Curved, wet, and slick roads are very dangerous.

There used to be more speed signage in the area, as this is a school zone, as well as obvious speed bumps. During one road repair project, these bumps have been mostly eliminated. This may have something to do with the increase in accidents. I live in this area for many years and have noticed a sharp increase in car accidents recently.

Thank you for giving us this space to voice our concerns and hopefully protect our fellow travelers.

A long time E 7th street resident.

Response from Mayor Coles:

Thank you. I will discuss this with engineering and traffic and safety to see if hat we can do to make it safer

Thank you for writing

Ray

Question:

Dear Mayor Coles,

A traffic light was recently installed at the intersection of South Lake Drive and Hope Chapel Road, which has improved traffic flow and made left turns onto South Lake easier.

The light currently turns red a few seconds early for traffic traveling on Hope Chapel Road toward County Line Road, creating an opportunity for drivers to turn left onto South Lake. However, because there is no left-turn signal, drivers often do not realize immediately that oncoming traffic has been stopped, allowing only one or two vehicles to make the turn.

I would like to suggest adding a brief left-turn arrow during this interval. This would clearly indicate that left-turning vehicles have the right of way and would allow more cars to turn each cycle, further reducing congestion.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Devorah

Response from Mayor Coles:

Thank you.

I forwarded this to the county engineer and asked them to look at the timing as well as your suggestion.

Take care,

Ray

Question:

Hi Mayor Coles,

As a resident of the Pine street area, I drive down Pine towards MLK Dr. every morning. Recently, there are constantly cars parked across from Forest Park in areas clearly marked as “no parking”. The issue is that when there are cars there, it causes significant backups further down Pine as there are always cars or busses waiting to turn into Forest Park and cars are unable to go around them to get int the right turning lane or to go straight on Pine. Can this “no parking” area be strictly enforced to alleviate the Pine St traffic.

Thank you for all you do for our wonderful town,

A Pine Street resident

Response from Mayor Coles:

Hi Mayor Coles,

As a resident of the Pine street area, I drive down Pine towards MLK Dr. every morning. Recently, there are constantly cars parked across from Forest Park in areas clearly marked as “no parking”. The issue is that when there are cars there, it causes significant backups further down Pine as there are always cars or busses waiting to turn into Forest Park and cars are unable to go around them to get int the right turning lane or to go straight on Pine. Can this “no parking” area be strictly enforced to alleviate the Pine St traffic.

Thank you for all you do for our wonderful town,

A Pine Street resident

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