Royersford Borough Talks Traffic Issues

Tuesday's Royersford Borough Council meeting was heavy on discussion of multiple traffic issues.

Borough Manager Michael Leonard said in his report that he will be having a meeting with PennDOT on Feb. 24 regarding stoplights and other work needed at First Avenue.

In addition to needing stoplights for traffic control, the road itself needs work now that the bridge is complete. 

Leonard said he has invited Rep. Thomas Quigley and State Sen. John Rafferty to attend, as well as the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association.

Leonard also asked what the borough might be able to do to enforce the speed limit, slow traffic down and help with crosswalk safety in the borough. 

"I've seen it, people want to get to the restaurants down here [on Main Street], and they can't cross the street," Leonard said. "We have one of the busiest roads in the area right here."

He referenced several recent traffic incidents, including the accident last week where a .

Leonard said that the borough has, in the past, used signs that point out the state law that vehicles should yield to pedestrians, but "the tractor-trailers just run right over them."

Councilman John Kring opined that the problem is a "matter of enforcement" and pointed out that pedestrians also have responsibility once they step into the road.

Kring said that " we have to be there to enforce [the traffic law] when it happens."

One member of the public suggested mock cameras and a slower speed limit. Leonard pointed out that the speed limit is already 25 mph.

While no official vote occurred, the council was in agreement that traffic issues are an ongoing problem.

The Parks and Recreation report included a date for the borough's yearly Easter Egg Hunt, which will be at on March 31 at 10:00 a.m. Eggs will be dyed at the on March 29 at 2:00 p.m.

Mayor John Guest announced that the received a $500 donation from . The department will use the donation for its community relations efforts.