Farmington: One Traffic Sign Needed, One Could Go

FARMINGTON, CT — The town is trying to take down one large sign in Farmington, while it has erected one deemed necessary to preserve pedestrian safety.

Both issues were addressed last week by the Farmington Traffic Committee, which met Dec. 20.

Topping the agenda were two signage issues in town:

• Traffic committee member Russ Arnold updated members about a state initiative to install larger, 42-inch "Stop" signs to replace smaller ones.

One such sign has gone up recently in front of 1615 Farmington Ave., which has drawn the ire of some nearby who claim it is, simply, too large.

As a result, the Farmington Town Manager's office has contacted the state Department of Transportation about whether a sign that large is necessary.

• One sign that Farmington officials deem to be necessary is a warning sign notifying motorists of an upcoming crosswalk on Route 4 (just before Highwood Road).

This sign, according to committee members, came about after town/state officials determined it was difficult for motorists to see the crosswalk in that area.

The concern is a pedestrian could be struck.

Ultimately, a warning sign with flashing lights was erected in that area, with officials hopeful the safety concerns have been fixed.

For the minutes of the Dec. 20 Farmington Traffic Committee meeting, click on this link.