HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – What is seen as a convenience for some in Holland may not be around much longer.
That is if the Holland City Council goes along with the findings of retained consultant Parsons Brinkerhoff. That firm is recommending that a traffic signal at the intersection of River Avenue and 4th Street, along with all-way stop signs at the junction of Central Avenue and both 4th and 6th streets, be removed.
The finding comes following traffic counters placed last week that, in the opinion of Parsons Brinkerhoff, doesn’t justify making the temporary traffic control measures done as part of last year’s renovation of 9th Street permanent. City Manager Ryan Cotton said that he and his staff have “received a significant amount of input from the public, the majority of which have been in favor of making the temporary improvements permanent.” Some regular observers of the area claim to have seen motorists deliberately driving around the counters last week, which may skewer its findings.
Council will go over the Parsons Brinkerhoff report during tonight’s work-study session; a final decision on keeping or removing the signal and stop signs may be made as early as next Wednesday.
Also during this evening’s session, Council will be briefed on the installation of free public wi-fi access in Centennial Park, with the Holland BPW broadband manager on hand to answer any questions on this part of the utility’s fiber pilot project.
