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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Amherst public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Palmdale Drive and Neighborhood Speeding & Cut-Through Traffic
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.
Lafayette Boulevard Speeding and Traffic Calming
People living on Lafayette Boulevard are frustrated by drivers speeding to beat the traffic light at Main Street. The board suggested that neighbors could look into organizing a pilot program for speed bumps if they want to slow drivers down.
Highway Department Fleet and Salt Costs
The highway department is grappling with aging plow trucks past their service life and a jump in road salt prices from $56 to $93 a ton due to state sourcing laws.
Dodge and North French Intersection Turn Arrow
Drivers turning left from Dodge Road onto North French Road face long delays and hazardous conditions during peak hours. The board voted to recommend applying for a county permit to install a protected turn arrow.
Eggert Road Reconfiguration and Paving
Erie County's upcoming 2027 paving project on Eggert Road opens the door for lane diets, parking changes, and bike lanes. The board is planning a dedicated public session in November to gather resident input.
Auxaire Drive Traffic Concerns
Residents are worried about drivers rolling through stop signs and speeding near children playing on Auxaire Drive. Data shows speeds are mostly under the limit, but the board plans to request police patrols.
Lennox Avenue Parking Restrictions
Residents debated whether to restrict overnight parking on one side of Lennox Avenue. Neighbors argued that parked cars help slow down speeding traffic and that no safety issues warranted the change.
Fair Woods Drive Center Island and Parking Restrictions
Overflow parking from a nearby mosque on Fridays is narrowing the street to a single lane and raising safety concerns. The board voted to ask Councilmember Szukala for an update on previous community summits and long-term solutions.
Capital Improvement Bond Resolutions for Parks, Signals, and Roads
The board approved a series of bond resolutions totaling over $2 million for vital town infrastructure, including sewer repairs, vehicle purchases, town hall complex updates, roof replacements, highway building improvements, HVAC upgrades, and senior center repairs.
Coronation Drive Parking Restriction Relief
A longtime resident with mobility issues asked to remove parking restrictions on one side of Coronation Drive so visitors and service providers can park closer to his house.
New Road Speeding and Commercial Traffic
Residents spoke out about dangerous speeding, tailgating, and overweight trucks using New Road. They urged the town to take steps to control traffic before county road reconstruction begins.
Traffic and Parking Congestion on Bassett Road
Kaleida Health wants to open a gated employee entrance onto Bassett Road to ease hospital parking issues, but residents are fiercely opposed due to safety hazards, speeding, and increased traffic in their residential neighborhood.
Callodine Avenue and Heim Road Traffic Restrictions
The town established new parking restrictions on Callodine Avenue and Heim Road to manage traffic flow and improve neighborhood safety.