Committee defers Old Creek traffic item; member flags petition about Middleton Street connection

The Public Works Committee voted to defer the Old Creek Road / Pheasant Branch Road traffic study until mid‑May so staff can collect updated traffic counts following seasonal changes and the end of winter conditions.

Why it matters: Updated traffic counts will allow staff to evaluate the effects of existing controls and any changes (such as previously installed no‑left‑turn signs) on volumes and safety before committee action.

Deferral details: Tom Weber (engineering tech) will deploy traffic counters and staff expects the item to return to the committee in mid‑May after data collection. The committee granted unanimous consent to defer consideration.

Middleton Street connection mention: A committee member (Carrie) said neighbors were circulating a petition to connect the end of Middleton Street to a section of Middleton located in Madison; staff said they had replied to constituent emails and that a staff‑level contact in Madison would be pursued but that the proposal seemed unlikely to advance immediately.

Next steps: Staff will collect traffic data and return in mid‑May. Staff will also follow up at the staff level on inquiries about the Middleton Street alignment and report back if the issue gains traction.