Goal is to create better traffic flow in city
By TERRY BRLAS
Strongsville Post editor
Updated:2/7/2012
A situation arose this past weekend with the timing of traffic lights along Pearl Road between Royalton and Drake roads. According to Strongsville Councilman-at-large Joseph DeMio, only three cars could get through any left turn signal at one time causing inordinate backups.
The situation was rectified in a timely manner. However, this recent situation might be symptomatic of a trend in the city or it might have been an isolated incident. In any case DeMio is asking fellow councilmen to compile a list of problem traffic signals throughout the city for presentation and analysis.
The request came at the regular council meeting on Feb. 6. Ward councilmen and the at-large members will determine at least the top five problem spots.
"I'm not talking about a one or two day glitch that gets resolved," DeMio said. "If there is more than five, that's fine. I think the ward councilmen have a different perspective than the at-large."
The council clerk or assistant clerk of council will gather the lists and cross-reference them. Council will take approximately 20 minutes to discuss the master list and map them out in caucus prior to the next regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The next meeting is on a Tuesday instead of Monday due to the Presidents Day holiday.
"The ultimate goal is to create a better traffic flow," DeMio said. "We're going to try and find perceived hot spots in the city. We get our information from residents."
Residents should contact his or her ward councilman to report any traffic light problems. Residents can also contact the council office at 440-580-3110.
Strongsville Post editor
Updated:2/7/2012
A situation arose this past weekend with the timing of traffic lights along Pearl Road between Royalton and Drake roads. According to Strongsville Councilman-at-large Joseph DeMio, only three cars could get through any left turn signal at one time causing inordinate backups.
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| Photo by TERRY BRLAS Strongsville councilmen are compiling a list of traffic light issues in the city. The list will be mapped out and discussed at the next council caucus on Feb. 21 with the goal of creating a better traffic flow. |
The situation was rectified in a timely manner. However, this recent situation might be symptomatic of a trend in the city or it might have been an isolated incident. In any case DeMio is asking fellow councilmen to compile a list of problem traffic signals throughout the city for presentation and analysis.
The request came at the regular council meeting on Feb. 6. Ward councilmen and the at-large members will determine at least the top five problem spots.
"I'm not talking about a one or two day glitch that gets resolved," DeMio said. "If there is more than five, that's fine. I think the ward councilmen have a different perspective than the at-large."
The council clerk or assistant clerk of council will gather the lists and cross-reference them. Council will take approximately 20 minutes to discuss the master list and map them out in caucus prior to the next regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The next meeting is on a Tuesday instead of Monday due to the Presidents Day holiday.
"The ultimate goal is to create a better traffic flow," DeMio said. "We're going to try and find perceived hot spots in the city. We get our information from residents."
Residents should contact his or her ward councilman to report any traffic light problems. Residents can also contact the council office at 440-580-3110.
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