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Aug 21, 2026

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Road safety improvements move toward testing

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Betts Road Safety Changes Remain Under Review

The city will continue reviewing data on the temporary R-cut at East Market Street and Betts Road before deciding on the safest long-term treatment. Staff reported 12 crashes at the intersection from 2017 through 2024 and said actual rerouted trips appeared lower than anticipated; residents raised concerns about cut-through traffic and safety at nearby U-turn locations.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Commission Endorses Three Traffic Calming Studies

The commission unanimously endorsed a 2026 plan for three traffic calming studies beginning in spring: 3rd Street, Central Avenue, and the Blue Ridge Drive–Founders Way–Goldfinch Drive neighborhood area. The studies will begin with community engagement and data collection, followed by public meetings.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 10, 2025

Commission Endorses East Market Safety Change

The commission endorsed a temporary restricted crossing U-turn treatment at East Market Street and Betts Drive. The change would restrict left turns from Betts Drive onto East Market Street and direct drivers to make U-turns at signals on Evelyn Byrd Drive or Chestnut Ridge Drive.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Aug 13, 2025

Road safety improvements move toward testing

Public Works staff are leaning toward a temporary R-Cut pilot at East Market Street and Betts Drive, where westbound traffic averages about 45 mph—10 mph above the posted limit. Staff plan to study nearby intersection effects and conduct outreach before presenting a potential plan in October, with implementation targeted for spring 2026.

2 min readMunicipal coverage