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Crosby Avenue

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Poll: Where Does Dormont Need Street Signs?

Council has voted to put new street signs at various points throughout the borough. Where else could Dormont use improved signs?

Crosby Avenue will soon have a few more street signs, and so will other locations throughout Dormont. A stop sign will be posted on Hillsdale Avenue at the intersection of Crosby Avenue. Last month, residents in the area said the stop sign could help make the neighborhood safer, particularly since there are so many children in the area. "Watch Children" signs also will be posted in the neighborhood. Gateway Engineers was assigned to coordinate traffic calming efforts and placement of signs in the area. As of Wednesday morning, the signs had not yet been posted. Dormont Council also has approved up to $6,000 for traffic control devices, signage and line painting on Dormont Avenue, as recommended by the borough's Traffic and Parking Planning…

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Ed M

7:00 am on Monday, July 16, 2012

Actually, Danielle, it is both. Putting up a sign will help with those who obey the law. Enforcement will help with those who don't obey the law.   more ›

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Stop Sign Could Make Neighborhood Safer

Adding a stop sign in the neighborhood was recommended by the borough's Traffic and Parking Planning Commission, and neighbors say it would be a big help.

After an impromptu softball game featuring some all-star neighborhood kids wrapped up near Crosby Avenue on Monday night, a few neighbors stood on the street talking. The street is busy with people as well as cars, and if Dormont Council approves a stop sign—to be placed on Hillsdale Avenue at Crosby Avenue—neighbors said it could make their community a whole lot safer. “We have about 18 kids that live in this block (of Crosby),” said resident Sean Lach. “Speeding, at certain times, is up.” On Monday, Dormont Council accepted a report of recommendations from the borough’s Traffic and Parking Planning Commission. The recommendations range from adding the stop sign on Hillsdale, to discontinuing the parking space leasing program, and adding …

Ed M

8:51 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012

What would really help is enforcement.   more ›

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