It seems to me that a widening of the road would improve safety. For the amount of traffic on Edmands Rd. it is quite narrow. There are places where there is little room for error.

It's a Historic road & I don't believe it can be widen. That being said do you think streams of bicyclist on this dangerous road is a good idea. Do you think landscapers(grasscutters) parking trailers on this dangerous road is a good idea; I think not. I live on Genardy Way and have been passed by other cars on Livoli Rd. People come through our residential roads in excess of 50 MPH. The police could fill the city bank account with fines collected in my neighborhood every year. Another will be hurt or killed if this problem is not addressed.

Let me say that the police are making an effort & I know things are tight but there are many kids on Livoli Rd. and I would be greatly sadden to hear some little kid got hurt or worse.

Walt, please clarify which of these accidents was caused by a bicycle rider. My understanding is that both accidents were caused by automobile drivers from Marlborough. Perhaps those are the folks who should be kept off Edmands Road?

Edmunds Rd is just a horrible and dangerous road for bikes, pedestrians and vehicles alike. Short of widening the road, which can't be done, or adding sidwalks Edmunds will forever be a dangerous toad regardless if you strictly adhere to the speed limit or not. Education of the dangers can only go so far unfortunately. I travel the road twice daily and at least four to five times a week I have a moment where I am sure an on coming vehicle is going to hit me head on ...perhaps making it a one way down towards Parmenter would help, then at least traffic would only be headed in the one direction and the vehicle travel lane would be doubled ?

And @ Walt...I also live in your neighborhood and 100% agree .....people FLY around our streets either cutting through to Edmunds from Edgell or they come in on dirtbikes from a neighboring street off if Janice Circle and go about eighty and the bomb around the neighborhood....I've actually stepped in from of one if the bike riders and tried to get him to stop to explain to him how many kids are around but he went right around me.

I think it's crazy that the speed limit is determined by the average driving speed. People who live on or frequent a roadway are calling out that the average driver is unsafe, so why would you defer to the ones likely using bad judgement?

How about some driving skills improvement? No one ever mentions this as a solution but it is the ONLY long-term, guaranteed solution. People are constantly over the line through either their inability to control their vehicle, sheer laziness or being distracted. Almost no one uses their signals and tailgating and aggressive maneuvers are an everyday issue. People have no knowledge of their vehicles' braking distances, acceleration limits nor where their cars end. A far more rigorous educational system and tougher licensing parameters - and repeat driving tests every few years! - would go farther into saving lives than removable speed bumps, which present other hazards.

Hmm...I'm not well versed on the preservation requirements of historic roads...but I'd be interested to know if the road could be widened while still maintaining the scenic beauty of the area. Surely, there is a balance between historic preservation and safety.

Every time my husband wants to go o the Marlborough area, he likes to use this road. I beg him not to...I hate it! We see bikers..we see runners and walkers..the road itself and watever activity is on it freaks me out!!! And i would never EVER use that road it night!!!! It is just so dangerous!!!

I live on Winch St off of Edmands Rd and this is ongoing problem. There simply is NO ROOM for a pedestrian or bicycle if 2 cars are on the road. In the Winter it is even worse especially if a school bus is coming. Pedestrians and those on bikes really should bike or walk elsewhere, we have a lovely park at callahan to do both.

I gave up walking at Callahan when a dog jumped up on me while it's owner stood talking with another dog owner. Not fun. As to biking? If you want an off road experience, sure, but not everyone wants to do that. I live on Edmands and I really would rather not drive my van to go and take a walk. My son likes to ride his bike to his friends houses, again would rather not have to drive his bike half way there. If drivers follow the speed limit, there is plenty of time to see a walker or biker and move accordingly. I know this because I do drive the speed limit and have had no problem sharing the road. I do like the idea of removable speed bumps...even if only temporarily just to send the message.