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REPORT OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSIONTo The Honorable Board of Selectmen: June 30, 2011The report of the Traffic Commission for the period July 1, 2010 throughJune 30, 2011 is herewith submitted.During this period we were asked to make recommendations on existing oranticipated traffic problems in all areas of the town.The Commission acted on individual requests for the installation of varioustraffic signs throughout the town and recommended those that were deemednecessary or served a useful purpose.The safe and efficient flow of traffic through the streets of Milton remainsa challenge. In 2012, the Town will celebrate its 350th anniversary. The volumeof traffic that flows daily through Milton is in huge contrast to what it wasfifty or one hundred years ago. This year the Commission spent many hours analyzingtraffic issues in East Milton, Eliot Street, Brush Hill Road at NeponsetValley Road and many others.We remain committed to the members of the Board of Selectmen and thecitizens of the Town in trying to make our roadways safe for all motorists.Respectfully submitted,Richard G. Wells, Jr., Chairman, Chief of PoliceJoseph Lynch, Director, Department of Public WorksJohn J. Grant, Chief, Fire DepartmentLt. Brian P. Cherry, Traffic & Safety OfficerWilliam F. Ritchie, School DepartmentWilliam B. Clark, Jr., Town PlannerJohn P. Thompson, Assistant Town Engineer169