Summary
Multiple safety items are before the council: proposed rumble strips on Route 12 and Route 9, a safety audit at Route 9 and Whitcomb's Mill Road, resident Erik Murphy's petition on the South Lincoln/Roxbury Street intersection, an ordinance for two new stop signs on Roxbury Street, and Councilor Tobin's request for a Roadway Safety Action Plan update.
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs for rumble strips, stop signs, and intersection improvements were not stated in the agenda.
Motorists, pedestrians and neighbors on these high-traffic corridors.
Nearby residents may hear occasional rumble noise when vehicles drift.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 6, 2026
Multiple safety items are before the council: proposed rumble strips on Route 12 and Route 9, a safety audit at Route 9 and Whitcomb's Mill Road, resident Erik Murphy's petition on the South Lincoln/Roxbury Street intersection, an ordinance for two new stop signs on Roxbury Street, and Councilor Tobin's request for a Roadway Safety Action Plan update.
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee - Jul 22, 2026
The state plans centerline and shoulder rumble strips on Route 12 through Keene, which cut lane-departure crashes roughly in half but add brief noise. Construction is expected in spring 2027.
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