Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, Board of Selectmen Announce Speed Radar Signs Installed Throughout Town to Improve Traffic Safety

(Saugus, MA) November 2, 2019 – Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Board of Selectmen are pleased to announce that a series of radar speed signs are being installed throughout Saugus as part of a continued effort to improve roadway safety and create a safer and more secure environment for walkers and riders alike.

Residents will see the solar-powered, ultra-bright, tri-color, LED speed radar signs strategically placed in areas of high traffic volume that have been identified and recommended by a traffic engineering firm through results of the traffic study.    

The Town engaged The Engineering Company (TEC) of Andover, Mass. to conduct a Town-wide speed limit analysis and take a global approach towards addressing speeding within the Town. TEC worked closely with Town officials and community representatives to identify and study areas where traffic volumes and speeds are a concern, and identify the best placement for accompanying signage.

Upon the recommendation of TEC, the Town invested in a series of Elancity EVOLIS Solar Radar Speed Signs that are being installed throughout the community in an effort to create a safer, more secure environment for walkers and riders. These highly powerful yet budget-friendly, traffic-calming tools detect vehicles from over 1,000 feet away. They can also help correct driver behavior with an average of 25% in speed reduction, according to Elancity.

“The safety of our residents and visitors within our Town has always been and will continue to be a top priority to this administration and Board of Selectmen,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “We aim to increase protection and peace of mind for walkers and drivers within our community through this consistent, uniform approach.”

The EVOLIS Radar Speed Sign comes with traffic data collection and analysis software that collects traffic data for both directions of the road. The software analyzes and reports average speeds, fastest speeds, 85th percentiles, and traffic volume.

Thriving in any environment, the EVOLIS Radar Speed Sign can withstand extreme weather conditions.

“I would like to thank the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Town Meeting, and residents of Saugus for their continued support of important public safety initiatives such as this,” said Town Manager Crabtree.

For more information, please contact the Town Manager’s office at 781-231-4111.

About The Town of Saugus

The Town of Saugus, Massachusetts, is a family-friendly, historic neighborhood Town located along the north shore, ten miles north of Boston. First settled in 1629, Saugus is home to historic sites, top-tier public services, and a thriving business community. Strong community support, a forward-thinking approach to town government, rich recreational opportunities, affordable choices, and easy access to all the amenities that Boston has to offer – they all contribute to make Saugus a Town where businesses flourish and families make their home.

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