How was the traffic calming concept developed for Route 50?
Local residents came together in support of the development of the traffic calming plan in order to regain control over the future of their community. They drafted a vision statement for the rural Route 50 corridor, stating that the area is to remain a scenic, unique, rural community in an historical, agricultural, quiet and natural setting, with the intent that all proposals for change be judged by this standard. Community workshops were held where citizens learned about the concepts, and the types of measures possible, and adjusted them to fit the local situation. This pilot project is thus rooted in the local community and reflects citizen involvement in every phase. Continued public participation will be required as the plan is refined and as engineering design, materials, and structural details are worked out.
