Road safety on major thoroughfares such as Route 138, Route 28, Randolph Avenue, and Canton Avenue dominated the meeting’s discussions. A resident voiced a notable concern about the dangerous conditions on Randolph Avenue, describing fatalities witnessed and a distressing incident where an ambulance was delayed by 25 minutes due to traffic congestion during a rainstorm. This narrative underscored the necessity for systemic changes in traffic management and emergency response procedures.

Residents expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of traffic management, advocating for the installation of additional traffic lights at critical locations like Eagle Farms, Wallist Golf Club, and near new developments, including an apartment building on Randolph Avenue. These measures aim to accommodate increasing traffic volumes and enhance the safety of pedestrians and drivers alike.

Specific attention was given to the problematic intersections in East Milton, notably Granite Avenue, where congestion during peak hours impacts local neighborhoods. The community has called for the introduction of traffic lights and crosswalks to facilitate safer pedestrian crossings and mitigate vehicular congestion spilling into adjacent streets.

The issue of emergency vehicle access was highlighted, with accounts of ambulances trapped in traffic cycles due to inadequate traffic light management systems. This deficiency, combined with poor traffic enforcement, has contributed to dangerous driving behavior and delayed emergency response times, prompting calls for immediate action.

Further concerns were raised about the broader traffic safety landscape in Milton, which includes speeding, double-parking, and the disregard for traffic regulations.

Participants also highlighted the need for better signage and visibility for existing traffic calming measures, such as speed bumps. They suggested the use of brighter colors for road markings to improve visibility under adverse weather conditions, particularly to aid residents with vision impairments.

The issue of truck traffic on no-truck zones like Canton Avenue was discussed, with residents advocating for better enforcement and clearer signage to deter violations. Suggestions included conducting an inventory of sign locations and ensuring their visibility to improve compliance.

The conversation around the allocation of town budgets revealed concerns about the limitations of current funding, which only permits the reconstruction of one road annually. Residents proposed reallocating funds and leveraging building permits to ensure road surfaces are restored post-construction to maintain quality and safety.