Beekman Road traffic safety
Summary
Residents repeatedly challenged the reliance on October 2024 traffic counts, arguing post-pandemic return-to-office traffic has changed everything, and questioned left-turn safety and school-bus impacts. The engineer's five-day counts and conservative two-per-vehicle assumption did not fully calm those fears.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
A county-required left-turn lane could require widening South Middlebush Road, with cost borne by the county/taxpayers.
Commuters and residents along South Middlebush Road if safety and capacity concerns are addressed before approval.
Residents whose commute and quality of life could suffer if the traffic analysis understates current conditions.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - SPECIAL MEETING - Sep 24, 2026
Residents repeatedly challenged the reliance on October 2024 traffic counts, arguing post-pandemic return-to-office traffic has changed everything, and questioned left-turn safety and school-bus impacts. The engineer's five-day counts and conservative two-per-vehicle assumption did not fully calm those fears.
Franklin Township Council Work Session/Regular Meeting - Jun 9, 2026
Society Hill III residents delivered a 300-signature petition after crashes on Beekman Road. The Township explained speed humps (not bumps) are the legal tool and directed them to the police department's policy process; Council members Singh and Vassanella pledged support.
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