This Page Was Last Updated: 08/27/07
The
police department, through grant monies, has purchased a Solar Radar Traffic
Monitor. It is
designed to facilitate police department efforts in promoting speed enforcement
in your neighborhood. Approaching
motorists see their speed clearly displayed on large 20" characters below a
static speed limit sign.
Their speed is legible from a distance of 1000 feet.
By increasing public awareness of speed limits and police monitoring of
same, the Solar Mobile Trailer produces lower average speeds and a safer traffic
environment.
The
trailer is used in conjunction with a Trafman unit. The Trafman monitors the
type of vehicle, time of day, and speed of the vehicle as it passes the unit
over a period of days.
It accurately identifies if a problem exists and provides the department
with valuable information as to when to place an officer on your street for
enforcement. Feedback will be provided to neighborhoods when the Trafman
is used so everyone is aware if a problem exists and what is being done to solve
it.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Traffic
concerns that require immediate attention should be called in to the dispatch
center at 781-862-1212 and an officer will be dispatched as needed.
The department also recognizes that traffic safety concerns may exist in your neighborhood such as crosswalks and signage that you wish to review. You may address these concerns in the following ways.
You may complete a Traffic Safety Request Form * and submit it via Email or U.S. Mail to our traffic safety officer Lieutenant Michael O'Connell.
Email: moconnell@ci.lexington.ma.us .
U.S. Mail:
Traffic Safety
Attn: Lt. Michael O'Connell
Lexington Police Department
1575 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA
02420.
Phone:
If you would prefer to discuss a traffic safety issue, please call Lt. Michael O'Connell at 781-862-1212. If you would like a return call and Lt. O'Connell is not on duty ask Dispatch for his voice mail and leave the nature of your call and contact information.
The department reviews all traffic concerns to assess safety
issues and to develop recommendations that may require consultation with staff
from the Engineering, Planning or School Departments. Unresolved
traffic safety concerns are scheduled for a public meeting presided over by the
Selectmen’s appointed Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.
*The Traffic Safety Request form is available in two formats, Word document and Adobe PDF format. The Word document is an active form which can be filled in. When entering information on this form do not use the tab or enter keys as this will misalign the form. As you enter information on a line use the mouse to go to the next line. When completed you can save the document and send the file as an attachment to the email to Lt. O'Connell at this address moconnell@ci.lexington.ma.us . The Adobe PDF is available but for printing only. If you are unable to access this form via these formats the form is available at the Police Station Front Desk at any time. Below are links to the form in the respective formats.
Traffic Safety Request
Form
Microsoft Word Document
Traffic Safety Request
Form
Adobe PDF format 