The South Portland City Council got a first look on Monday at a list of recommendations that came from the Knightville Traffic and Parking Committee, which was established last August.

Several of the recommendations have already been implemented, but the committee is seeking council approval for a comprehensive traffic study that would take a global look at all current traffic issues, as well as how future growth would impact traffic and parking in the neighborhood.

In addition, the committee is also recommending a redesign of the signage in Knightville, arguing there are too many signs that can cause confusion. Another recommendation is to install speed limit signs on all of the letter streets, which are mainly residential.

The committee has also suggested that the city does what it can to update GPS data to help both truck drivers and visitors to the area find what they’re looking for without getting lost and potentially tying up other traffic.

Some smaller steps have already been taken and are making a positive difference in the neighborhood, according to Jon Jennings, the assistant city manager and economic development director, who was one of the city employees that staffed the traffic and parking committee.

Those steps include additional parking on Waterman Drive for residents and employee use; a new stop sign at the corner of Ocean and D streets; traffic light changes at the Casco Bay Bridge and Erskine Drive to shorten the turn time after 9 a.m.; a significant reduction in truck traffic on D Street, which was accomplished with the help of the owner of the Legion Square Market; and an ongoing effort by the residents of 72 Ocean St. to make interior parking one way on the C Street side of the building.

Monday’s meeting was a workshop session and it will be up to the council to decide what items, if any, should move forward for official action.

– Kate Irish Collins