To the editor:

With heightened interest, I have noticed that the Glen Road traffic light has been casually bandied about as a possible casualty in order to place additional traffic light(s) on the perilous East Main Road. 

I would like to state there is a need for smarter traffic control; more is not better. 

There can be a flashing light at the entrance to Gardener Seveny Sports Complex, which can be modified by a police officer to run on a timed cycle for a set duration (during a time of a polo match or peak athletic field usage). Therefore, there would not be a need for police to actively staff the intersection. 

To handle the emerging traffic safety issues at Bramans Lane, a simple solution would a traffic speed camera. If you exceed the speed limit by a certain amount, a letter comes in the mail and folks would learn to slow down driving over this blind ridge. Ideally, this camera would never be triggered. Lights for side roads (Glen Road, McCorrie Lane, etc.) should only trigger a red light in one direction if the vehicle is intending to turn right. 

Finally, to conserve fuel and time, during off-peak hours (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) all lights should be flashing yellow for main thoroughfares and flashing red for side street entrances vice timed (normal operation).

Ted Pietz

85 Glen Road

Portsmouth