Of Traffic Studies and Spotted Lanterfly Combat

If the wheels of the Gods grind slow, the wheels of government grind just a bit slower.

A regional traffic study under discussion for more than a year, took a tiny step forward Thursday night when Karen Whittaker, a transportation planner for the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, outlined what the study will look like -- again.

This will not be the first time the members of the Pottstown Metropolitan Regional Planning Committee have heard about what the study will do. But it may be the last time.

That's because at the Jan. 24 meeting, at least according to Montgomery County Community Planning Chief John Cover, the members had better show up "prepared to work."

That's when the DVRPC folks will actually get down to brass tacks and start collecting data about what roads and intersections in the eight towns which comprise the regional planning area, are problem areas.

Cover said the best result of the study will be identifying fixes that "can have a big impact in more than one town for not a lot of money."

The planners also learned the state has provided more money for the parks "mini-grant" program which is also funded by the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation.

And, they also endorsed a letter urging more funding to fight the invasive species "spotted lantern fly."

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