Friday, October 12, 2012
Here's a list of items discussed by Plum Council at its regular meeting on Wednesday.
Council discussed several items during its regular meeting on Wednesday. Here's a roundup: The Highlands Officials OK'd the final phase of the Highlands housing development along Old Leechburg Road. The last phase includes three culdesacs and 29 single-family homes. To read more about it, click here. Traffic Calming Motorists in Plum soon won't be able to make turns onto Trestle Road from Monroeville-Trestle Road during rush hour. Council passed an ordinance prohibiting turns onto the road from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Fridays. The action will be taken in an effort to prevent speeding on the neighborhood road. Councilman John Anderson inquired about local traffic and delivery trucks that need to go on the road at that time, but …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Due to the Columbus Day holiday, the Plum Council voting meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 10.
Here's a roundup of items that will be discussed by Plum Council on Wednesday: Traffic Calming Motorists in Plum soon won't be able to make turns onto Trestle Road from Monroeville-Trestle Road during rush hour. Plum Council is expected to pass an ordinance prohibiting turns onto the road from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Fridays. The action will be taken in an effort to prevent speeding on the neighborhood road. The Highlands Officials also are expected to approve a the final phase of the Highlands housing development. The last phase includes three culdesacs and 29 single-family homes. To read more about it, click here. Municipal Authority Council is looking into increasing the term of existence of the Plum Municipal Authority by 12 …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Plum officials tabled the matter, but are expected to talk about it next month.
The possible installation of traffic calming measures on Trestle Road in Plum has been put on hold for right now. Earlier this week, Plum Council tabled plans to install three speed humps on the road at a cost of $14,000. Borough Manager Mike Thomas said officials are looking into other alternatives that involve new technologies for speed enforcement. They could discuss the matter at next month's council meeting. Residents of the road have been asking for some relief from speeding motorists for the last year or so. A traffic study conducted by Trans Associates found that the average speed of those traveling the road is 42 miles per hour. The speed limit on the road is 25 miles per hour. _______________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on …
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Plum Borough officials are considering awarding a bid for three speed humps along the road.
After performing a traffic calming study on Trestle Road, Plum officials are considering installing three speed humps. On Monday, borough council is expected to vote on the matter. During council's work session earlier this week, assistant borough manager Greg Bachy said officials received two bids for the project—the lowest came in at close to $14,000. Borough officials originally had estimated that the project could cost $25,000. The cost includes paving, striping/painting and signage. Residents of Trestle Road have asked council for some relief from speeding motorists, saying the street has been plagued by speeders, particularly motorists who cut through when rush hour traffic backs up on Monroeville-Trestle Road, which intersects with …
Edward Richard Gavalek
10:14 am on Saturday, October 13, 2012
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