JACKSON – Council President Jennifer Kuhn provided an update on the continuing traffic studies and a timeline for their completion during her council report during a recent meeting.
She started off with Beam Avenue, explaining “the 85th percentile was 28 miles per hour. The average speed was 23 miles per hour, the average daily traffic was 207 vehicles a day, pace going 12 to 28 miles per hour.”
According to the State Department of Transportation, the “85th percentile speed is the speed at or below which 85 percent of the drivers travel on a road segment. Motorists traveling above the 85th percentile speed are considered to be exceeding the safe and reasonable speed for road and traffic conditions.”
“Beam with the section of South Cooks Bridge to Tilford Street was 37 miles per hour with an 85 percentile. The average speed was 30 miles per hour, average daily traffic was 577 vehicles. Pace was 26 to 36,” Kuhn added. The time frame was between May 10 and May 17.
She noted that eastbound Beam Avenue had “an average speed being 28 miles per hour, average daily vehicles were 342 vehicles and the pace was 24 to 34.”
“Westbound on Beam Avenue with an 85 percentile was 32 miles per hour, average speed was 25 miles per hour, daily traffic was 329 and the pace was 21 to 31. That is currently Robbins Estates. We are moving on to Castle Avenue,” she added. That study started on July 4 and concluded on July 11.
Kuhn said the device used to collect the data would then move on to Laurelton Avenue and then Georgian Boulevard “followed by Goldweber Avenue. There is a lot of roads and it takes a lot of time. I will continue to give these reports.”
She also reported on another traffic related matter, Business Administrator Terence Wall’s request to put in for a traffic light for Hyson and Harmony roads. “That was sent to the county and that is up and coming.”
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Councilman Nino Borrelli spoke about efforts within the town to provide ADA (American Disabilities Act) upgrades in “some of our park and recreational areas such as the Johnson complex.”
Councilman Mordechai Burnstein noted that there were many wonderful events coming up in town and commended the council president’s involvement in next month’s Military Appreciation Day event.
Councilman Steve Chisholm began his report thanking the Knights of Columbus for hosting that August 3 event that will begin at noon at 401 Bartley Road and is being supported by the Jackson Police Department, Jackson VFW, Jackson American Legion, Amvets, Disabled American Veterans, and Jackson Township’s Mayor’s office. A rain date is scheduled for August 4.
It will include a static helicopter display, cornhole tournaments, touch-a-truck, face painting, arts and crafts, a live band, and food. This gathering aims to honor all those who have served in the military.
Proceeds from the event will support the “Send a Hero Home for the Holidays.” Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. Veterans will receive free admission and a complimentary meal.
“Hopefully it will be a great day and it will support our vets,” Chisholm said. He also took issue with some policies and plans voiced by Democrat officials that were reported by news outlets including The Jackson Times.
He referenced Senator Cory Booker and Governor Phil Murphy that regularly have columns in the government pages in The Jackson Times which also runs Republican 12th District Assemblyman Alex Sauickie’s column.
The councilman also questioned Democrat Joe Biden’s ability to function as president following the recent presidential debate and 11 visits from a doctor who is a Parkinson’s specialist. “I hope we are all going to wake the hell up because it really is scary what is happening to our country. God bless America. Wake up folks.”
Mayor Michael Reina and members of the Jackson GOP organization attended Republican National Convention held in Milwaukee.
