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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, September 5-7, 2018 The Park Record A-3 County Seat COUNTY EDITOR: ANGELIQUE McNAUGHTON 649–9014 EXT. 15712 | Countynews@parkrecord.com LOCAL Pinebrook residents mourn moose family hit by car PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGEABLE INTEGRITY RESOURCEFUL ORGANIZED They have asked for traffic-calming measures ANGELIQUE MCNAUGHTON Suzy Hanney The Park Record Pinebrook residents have been mourning the deaths of a moose and calf that were likely hit by a car late last month along the neighborhood’s entry corridor, an incident that has since sparked a discussion about traffic-calming measures that can be implemented to reduce speeding. Nearly 30 residents joined Summit County staff last week to discuss what improvements could be made along Pinebrook Road to slow down traffic in the 25 mph zone, particularly between Pinebrook Boulevard and Buckboard Drive. Several residents upset with the deaths of the moose organized the meeting. Sharon Cantwell said she requested additional signage along the road that displays the speed and warns of wildlife crossings from Summit County’s Public Works Department after the animals died. She said several animals have been hit in the area, adding that it appears to be a natural crossing path. Safety measures residents suggested include flashing speed displays, signage and physical improvements to the road, such as speed humps. Kimberly Rousch is one of the organizers of the effort, creating a committee that will pursue traffic-calming programs with the neighborhood’s homeowners association. While she doesn’t live on Pinebrook Road, she said she “It’s essential to have a local, knowledgeable professional as a resource to help you with your buying or selling needs. Please give me a call, I’d be happy to help guide you through the process.” – Suzy EMAIL: SUZY@BHHSUTAH.COM | VOICE: (435) 640-5383 WEB: MOVINGTOPARKCITY.COM © 2017 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, and a franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity. COURTESY OF SHARON CANTWELL Staffers from Summit County’s public works and engineering departments attended a meeting about speeding drivers in the Pinebrook neighborhood last week. The deaths of a moose and calf spurred the meeting to look at the traffic-calming measures that could be put in place along Pinebrook Road. felt compelled to do something because “those moose were all of ours.” “The fact that it affected one of my moose was very upsetting,” she said. “But, it was just amazing the caring that came out of that and I had to do something. I don’t know if it will all be in vain, but to see how much people care is amazing, especially if we can get the traffic calmed down.” Rousch said the speeding along Pinebrook Road has gotten out of hand. She said vehicles tend to increase their speed coming down the hill and that some drivers will even pass others when they are going the speed limit. The matter has been discussed extensively on the social network Nextdoor. “When everyone was going back and forth about what happened, a lot of people on the Nextdoor blog said it is hard because it’s all downhill,” she said. “But, everyone was talking about driving habits so this is happening to other people and they are getting upset, too.” Residents explored whether or not more speed limit or wildlife crossing signs would actually deter speeding. 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