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Traffic Study · Source meeting date: 2007-12-12 · Record 48618

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TRAFFIC STUDY COMMITTEE TOWN CLERK 
MEETING CANTON, MA 
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007 
SALAH MEETING ROOM 
1:30 PM 
PRESENT: Ronald Pasquarosa, Chairman, Lisa Grega, Sarah Martin, Michael Trotta, 
Frances Clines, Deputy Fire Chief Charles Doody, Police Lieutenant Patty Sherrill 
Discussion of Rockland Street: A discussion two years ago recommended that 
Rockland Street be made a one way in from Washington Street for part of the way. The 
Committee felt that the added congestion including that from Mr. Marini's new project 
on Rockland Street would just be moved from Rockland Street and that Howard Street 
and Crane Street would be hard put to handle the increased traffic. 
MOTION: 
A motion was made and seconded to table a recommendation until the down town project 
is completed and there is have a sense of how the new traffic lights and traffic flow are 
working out. 
VOTE: 7-0 
Discussion of Maplecroft Road 
The letter from Fire Chief Thomas Ronayne was introduced. The Committee felt the 
Chief's recommendation would solve the morning problem. 
MOTION: 
A motion was made and seconded that Sarah Martin would contact the "committee" in 
the Cedarcrest area to inform them that the Traffic Study Committee would take up the 
matter at its January meeting. 
VOTE: 7-0 
Discussion of Wentworth Road 
A request was made that a STOP sign be erected at Wentworth Road and Redman Road. 
People use Wentworth as a cut through off Randolph Street and go very fast. 
The Committee discussed the pros and cons of a STOP sign.

MOTION: 
A motion was made and seconded to recommend that the Board of Selectmen request the 
Police increase its use of radar in the area. 
VOTE: 6-1 
Discussion of Jackson Street 
Nick Marathas has requested that the traffic signal at Jac kson/Neponset Street be 
evaluated so that traffic will not cut through his parking lot instead of waiting for the 
light. 
Mike Trotta will again ask Norfolk County Engineering to reevaluate the area. It may 
take 6-8 months or it may be done in-house. 
Discussion of Procedures to bring about a traffic change or solution 
Mike began the discussion with explaining how the York Street residents were able to get 
some funding for traffic improvements on York Street. 
1. They did some work on their own 
2. What they received was a small piece of what they had wanted 
3. The accident rate was high in that particular stretch of road 
Mike is to develop procedures or process by May as to steps Citizens must take to initiate 
and cant' through any request. He will come before the Traffic Study Committee for 
discussion. 
New Sidewalks 
The School Department is requesting that the Town add more sidewalks. To do the entire 
list would cost approximately 4.5 million dollars. The Department of Public Works could 
use additional funds for a traffic person(engineer). 
Discussion of Trayer Rd/Kristin Ln 
A resident has requested that Stop signs be erected at all intersections. The Chairman 
stated that there is only one road in and out of the development.

MOTION; 
A motion was made and seconded to recommend that the Board of Selectmen request the 
Police increase its use of radar in the area. 
VOTE: 6-1 
Discussion of Jackson Street 
Nick Marathas has requested that the traffic signal at Jackson/Neponset Street be 
evaluated sq that traffic will not cut through his parking lot instead of waiting for the 
light. 
Mike Trotta will again ask Norfolk County Engineering to reevaluate the area. It may 
take 6-8 months or it may be done in-house, 
Discussion of Procedures to bring about a traffic change or solution 
Mike began the discussion with explaining how the York Street residents were able to get 
some funding for traffic improvements on York Street. 
1. They did some work on their own 
2. What they received was a small piece of what they had wanted 
3. The accident rate was high in that particular stretch of road 
Mike is to develop procedures or process by May as to steps Citizens must take to initiate 
and carry through any request, He will come before the Traffic Study Committee for 
discussion. 
New Sidewalks 
The School Department is requesting that the Town add more sidewalks. To do the entire 
list would cost approximately 4.5 million dollars. The Department of Public Works could 
use additional funds for a traffic person(engineer), 
Discussion of Trayer Rd/Kristin Ln 
A resident has requested that Stop signs be erected at all intersections. The Chairman 
stated that there is only one road in and out of the development.

MOTION: 
To say NO to this request at this time but to ask that the Police Department do a study of 
the area. 
The Traffic Study Committee will review the request after the study. 
VOTE: 6-0 
New Members 
The Committee requests that the Board of Selectmen appoint three new members to the 
Committee. 
MOTION: 
To adjourn at 2:35 pm. 
6-0. 
ectfully submi 
Dorothy Mars al