05/21/26 Fairfield Traffic Authority

The Fairfield Traffic Authority meeting held on May 21, 2026, focused primarily on local traffic and parking issues within the Town of Fairfield, Connecticut. Key procurement-related discussions included requests to convert certain on-street parking spaces to employee parking, with a motion passed to approve two spaces on Sherman Street West while denying conversion of four or five spaces near residential areas. The Authority also addressed multiple traffic safety concerns, including requests for no parking signs near schools and intersections to improve visibility and safety, and discussed the implementation of demonstration projects involving new stop signs, lane modifications, and centerline hardening strips to enhance traffic control and pedestrian safety. The meeting included votes on these traffic control measures and amendments to demonstration projects, with plans to start implementation in June. Additionally, the Authority discussed ongoing parking concerns impacting local businesses, including potential time-restricted parking zones to balance employee and visitor parking needs. The meeting concluded with updates on the process for handling traffic requests and the importance of data-driven decisions for future agenda items.