Request to Dr. Lewis
Dr. Lewis,
I just noticed that
flashers have been installed on the road in front of Fauquier High
School. The posted speed on this road for some distance is 25 MPH
and the flashers indicate the speed is 25 MPH when flashing. Why
were they installed and what purpose do they serve? How much did
they cost, and what was the funding source?
The situation you cite at FHS is similar to the WMS site where we also
recently placed school speed limit signs. Although the speed limit
is already 25 mph at FHS and WMS, people don’t always drive 25 mph by
those schools. The signs act as a reminder during critical student
travel times. The school signs may appear to be a redundancy;
however, I question whether steps taken to insure our students’ safety
can ever be considered a redundancy. I approved and support the
placement of signs in these two locations. I have copied Ms.
Bourne on this email reply and she will supply the cost and funding
source for you.
Jonathan Lewis
Mr. Weber,
The flashing lights with installation at FHS were $15,681. The
cost was funded from the comprehensive maintenance plan budget.
Janice