Palmdale Drive and Neighborhood Speeding & Cut-Through Traffic
Town of Amherst
Summary
Residents across Halston Parkway, Royal Parkway, and Lafayette Boulevard are worried about speeding cars cutting through their residential streets to avoid main thoroughfares. They want the town to install speed humps, radar signs, or road closures to protect children and pets walking in areas without sidewalks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential costs for traffic studies and optional neighborhood traffic-calming devices if piloted.
Local residents seeking quieter streets, reduced speeds, and enhanced neighborhood safety.
Commuters facing longer detours if neighborhood access points are altered.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Traffic-Safety Board - Regular Meeting — October 7, 2026
Residents across Halston Parkway, Royal Parkway, and Lafayette Boulevard are worried about speeding cars cutting through their residential streets to avoid main thoroughfares. They want the town to install speed humps, radar signs, or road closures to protect children and pets walking in areas without sidewalks.
Traffic-Safety Board - Regular Meeting — February 4, 2026
Residents from Palmdale Drive and surrounding neighbourhoods complained about drivers speeding and blowing through stop signs to cut across to major roads. The board noted that many subdivision stop signs were placed incorrectly years ago, leading to chronic non-compliance.
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