Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Manlius public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in roads
Quarter Horse Run speed limit and stop sign
Neighbors presented petitions asking for stop signs, a lower speed limit, and speed bumps after a dog was killed by a delivery truck. The board adopted stop signs; speed reduction and speed bumps were sent to the state and county, which control those.
Road paving and salt costs
Salt is up 16% and fuel is budgeted at $5 a gallon, and the board is deciding how many miles of road to pave next year. They want a specific paving plan before committing to a number between $430,000 and $790,000.
Stop Sign Installations at Two Intersections
Neighbors described speeding, blocked sight lines, near-miss crashes, and a dog killed by a delivery truck to win three-way stops at Coventry Rd South/Tilton Rd and Strawmount Trail/Quarter Horse Run. Both local laws were adopted unanimously.
Karker Road speed reduction
Karker Road has no posted speed limit, meaning the default 55 mph applies. The town is asking the state to lower it after resident complaints about speeding.
Sweet Road Traffic Safety at Three Falls Woods
The popular Three Falls Woods trailhead has created parking and traffic problems on Sweet Road. The Board approved no-parking signs on one side and entrance signs on both approaches, after coordinating with the county.
Churchill Lane drainage and speeding concerns
A resident reported a large rain puddle on Churchill Lane caused by last year's road resurfacing, creating safety hazards for kids on bikes, and asked for a speed hump near Hoag Lane.
Enders Road sidewalk and Safe Routes to School
The town committed financially to a state grant application for the Enders Road sidewalk, and backed the village's Safe Routes to School application — both aim at safer walking routes.