The North Windham Moves project aims to make the town safer for both drivers and pedestrians by building improvements and connector roads.
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Lakes Region towns to test traffic-calming measures
Temporary traffic-calming measures will be implemented in three Lakes Region towns as part of the Greater Portland Council of Governments’ Vision Zero Initiative for a goal of zero deaths from traffic.
New traffic safety warning system planned for Route 1 between Brunswick and Bath
Maine Department of Transportation will be rolling out new statewide connected vehicle hazard notification technology to improve traffic safety and give drivers advanced warning of road conditions.
Scarborough transportation study to be completed this fall
The Transportation Committee will present its findings from a study conducted over the last two years to advise how the town will address infrastructure, focusing on multiple forms of transit, enhancing safety, meeting transportation demands and more.
Portland Trails improves pedestrian safety with traffic-slowing modifications
With support from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and two Portland neighborhood associations, Portland Trails installed paint and poles at six intersections to slow cars and increase their awareness of pedestrians and cyclists.
No roundabout planned for Cape Elizabeth’s town center
Town Councilors argued the $825,000 plan they approved could be implemented sooner, would not impact taxpayers, and leaves the possibility for a roundabout in the future.
Windham man killed in Dexter motorcycle crash
Police did not immediately identify the man, who crashed on Route 7 near the Dover-Foxcroft town line.
Portland considers reverting High and State streets to two-way traffic
Hoping to piggyback on an already-funded Maine DOT project, city officials are reviving a proposal that they say could minimize crashes and increase pedestrian safety.
Upgrades proposed for high-crash Cape Elizabeth intersection
Options to be voted on by the Town Council Sept. 9 include a roundabout or sharper corners.
Residents ask for lower speed on Sligo Road
A sign posting the speed limit at 35 mph was found to be incorrect, as the state had set the road at 45 mph. About 60 residents have petitioned to reduce it.