Representative Town Meeting (RTM) member Andrew Colabella attended last night’s Traffic & Safety Task Force meeting.
Members provided an update to residents. The group meets twice a year publicly, but are always available to address concerns and asnwer questions. Andrew reports:
Since their inception in April 2022, the Traffic & Safety Task Force has been very active. Among their achievements:
Grants
Safe Streets for All: The Safety Action Plan is complete, and the implementation grant application is in preparation.
STEAP Grant: The Greens Farms Elementary School sidewalks contract has been awarded, and construction is complete.
LOTCIP Projects (Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program):
- Main Street – Compo Road North sidewalks: Construction is complete.
- Compo Road South sidewalks (from Post Road East to Bridge Street): Final design plans are being reviewed by the state Department of Transportation. Construction is expected this fall or next spring.
- Easton Road sidewalks (from Weston Road to Coleytown Road).
BIG Project: The Compo Road North sidewalk project is underway. Other potential incidental projects include a demonstration project that closes Taylor Place to vehicles, creating a pedestrian-only area. This has been approved as a LOTCIP project for funding. Preliminary talks are underway with various departments, including CDOT.
Town Projects
Cross Highway Traffic Improvements:
Phase 1: Signage has been installed. There have been many positive comments from the public.
Phase 2: Construction of the sidewalk from Wakeman Farm Lane to Bayberry Lane is 95% complete.
Phase 3: Construction of the sidewalk from North Avenue to Wakeman Farm Lane is scheduled for this year.
Phase 4: Construction of the Cross Highway culver over Deadman Brook is scheduled for the summer of 2026.
New signage at Cross Highway and Bayberry Lane includes flashing lights.
Compo Road South at Longshore, near Compo Parkway: Construction of the crosswalk and rapid flashing beacon is almost complete.
Imperial Avenue at Baker Avenue: Retrofit of the crosswalk and rapid flashing beacon is underway. CTDOT is finalizing the design. Construction is scheduled for this year.
Riverside Avenue improvements in Saugatuck Center: Funding has been approved for mid-block crosswalks and traffic signals. The design is in progress.
School Zones across town: Signage has recently been installed in school zones.
Stop sign on Edge Hill Lane: This stop sign is being addressed.
Stop sign to replace yield sign on Salem Lane at Salem Road: This is also being addressed, with MPH and curve to be included.
Approval for mid-block crosswalk and rapid flashing beacon on Easton Road at Wisteria Lane: The design is in progress. The project is working with property owners.
Riverside Avenue at Railroad Place: A new stop sign is being installed to replace the yield sign.
Morningside Drive South at Hillandale Road: Hillandale has become a 4-way stop.
New chevrons installed on Old Hill Road and Kings Highway North.
Signage improvements are underway on Roseville Road at Whitney St. to increase visibility.
CCGP Projects (Community Connectivity Grant Program):
Hillspoint Road (Compo Hill Avenue to Hales Road): Construction is 99% complete. Shared Lane Marking Route: A grant application has been submitted.
CT DOT Projects (Ongoing and on schedule)
Post Road East improvements (Crescent Road to Roseville Road, and Stop & Shop through Bulkley Avenue North and South).
Routes 57 & 136, Main Street/Weston Road/Easton Road, Merritt Parkway Exit 42 intersection improvements
I-95 Exit 17 Saugatuck Avenue Bridge
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To convey concerns, and work with town departments to analyze and solve issues, or proactively prevent something from becoming an issue.
Traffic enforcement requests: https://www.westportct.gov/government/departments-a-z/police-department/request-for-traffic-enforcement
All other traffic safety concerns:
| Police Department Non-Emergency | 203-341-6000 |
| Public Works | 203-341-1120 |
| Selectwoman’s Office | 203-341-1111 |