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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Brighton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sylvan Road signage safety
Resident Ben Masters says stacked and mis-placed dead-end signs near his house cause drivers to brake and U-turn in his driveway, contrary to state MUTCD guidance. The board and highway staff agreed to consider a freestanding dead-end sign about 150 feet before the Seminole intersection.
25 mph speed limits on Lochdeville-area streets
A November 24 hearing will consider 25 mph limits on Lochdeville Boulevard, Senator Keating Way and Rue Deville, following a neighborhood walk audit. Residents hope slower speeds will calm cut-through traffic to the medical offices.
County Road Projects and Bike Infrastructure
A 10-year-old local resident sent a touching letter and a $10 donation asking the town to install a crosswalk and speed limit sign on Penfield Road near Colonial Village Road due to speeding cars and dangerous conditions. Town leaders discussed working with the county DOT to evaluate crosswalk installation and traffic calming measures.
Reallocation of Sidewalk Funding via State DOT
The town accepted a $35,000 federal grant to help fund new and improved sidewalks along Clover Street, enhancing pedestrian safety near the 490 bridge.
Multiversity Trail Phase 1 TAP Grant Match Assurance
Brighton is committing up to $350,000 in local special revenue amenity funds to secure a state transportation grant for the Multiversity Trail Phase 1 project. This funding will help expand pedestrian and bike infrastructure connecting the University of Rochester area toward RIT.