Police, Traffic & Public Safety Committee

Town of University Park Council Committee on Police, Traffic and Public Safety Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Meeting Notes 1. Call to Order Present: Members: Councilmembers Wells (Chair), Biermann, Gathercole, Morgan, McGaughey Staff Liaison: Police Chief Baker Agenda: 1. On-going business a. Police i. Report from Chief Baker 1. Speed Camera Update: Cameras are working. Statistics indicate a drop in number of tickets on East- West Highway since September, and an increase on Adelphi since September. Member Biermann asked the Chief to get additional statistics broken down by day and time if possible. b. Public Safety: i. Pedestrian safety at East-West Hwy and Adelphi Road (consider recommending stronger “No Right Turn on Red” restrictions on this intersection.) The Committee voted to send a recommendation to the Council on this matter, and to request a meeting with County Councilmembers Glaros and Taveras, and City of Hyattsville to review this issue. ii. Reporting of non-working lights, walk signals, and other sign issues. A member asked about how we should report non-working traffic lights, walk signals and other sign issues. These should be reported to the Town Administrator who will see that they are forwarded to the appropriate agency. c. Traffic i. Review of Parking restrictions throughout UP with recommendations for changes (map attached) Mr. Beall went through some of the changes recommended, including no-parking on the northwest side of Underwood in the  3900 block due to the new delineators, and some other minor areas to provide sufficient space for the trash packers and other large vehicles to maneuver. These were sent to Council for action. ii. Policy on traffic control devices: Committee members to provide areas of concern for discussion Discussion was held about this ordinance, but no decisions were made. The matter was continued for further discussion at the February meeting. 1. Develop recommendations and prioritize iii. streets proposal/recommendations for FY22 budget. Not discussed 2. Other Issues Next Meeting: February 9, 2022 Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the Town at least 72 hours before the meeting by contacting the Town office at 301-927-4262.