In a commitment to safer roads a new solar powered speed reader board has been installed on Highway 19A near Hall Rd.
The reader has been installed in hopes of reducing speeds along this busy corridor. The board displays various indicators including the recorded speed, a slow down message, and a happy or sad face, based on speed compliance.
The supply and installation of the reader board cost approximately $9400, with $5600 of funding gratefully received from ICBC.
In addition to this new speed reader board, the Town has also implemented multiple traffic improvement measures this year, including 3 speed counters (portable), two pedestrian-activated lights and crossings on Highway 19A, and a speed reduction on Rupert Road.
We hope enjoy being smiled at as you drive past the reader board.
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