An Order to appropriate $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund to fund traffic calming methods in densely populated residential neighborhoods.

The Amesbury City Council appropriates $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund to fund traffic calming measures in densely populated residential neighborhoods. Potential measures include speed radar feedback signs, centerline signs, and temporary speed humps to improve safety for residents and pedestrians.

approved NEIGHBORHOODRESIDENTIAL AREAS

STEP 1

Submitted

SEP 08 2026
STEP 2 · CURRENT

Approved

SEP 15 2026

AI summary · plain-language

The City Council authorizes a new appropriation of $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund to fund traffic calming methods in densely populated residential neighborhoods. This funding will support traffic calming tools and interventions—such as speed radar feedback signs, centerline signs, and temporary speed humps—aimed at reducing speeding, improving pedestrian safety, and enhancing quality of life in residential areas.

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Key provisions

§1 Appropriates $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund for traffic calming.

§2 Funds will be used in densely populated residential neighborhoods.

§3 Authorized tools include speed radar feedback signs, centerline signs, and temporary speed humps.

§4 Expenditure is charged to the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund for this purpose.

Discussed at meetings

City Council City Council Standing Committee of the Whole MeetingSeptember 15, 2026

approve2026-133

Return Bill 2026-133 to City Council with a positive recommendation to appropriate $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund to pilot traffic calming tools (speed feedback signs, center line signs, temporary speed humps, etc.) in densely populated residential neighborhoods.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR STANCANELLI · SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HOGUE · VOTE: APPROVED 5-2

2:26:17

2026-1332026-133 An Order to appropriate $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund to fund traffic calming methods in densely populate residential neighborhoods

City Council **AMENDED** City Council MeetingSeptember 8, 2026

approve2026-133

Accept the late file numbered 2026-133 (an order to appropriate $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund for neighborhood traffic calming) for consideration.

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HOGUE · VOTE: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

2:02:39

refer2026-133

Refer 2026-133 (an order to appropriate $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund for traffic calming) to the Committee of the Whole scheduled for September 15.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR STANGINELLI · VOTE: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

2:03:43

2026-1332026-133 Appropriation of $30,000 for Neighborhood Traffic Calming