Summary
Residents of the Amherst subdivision, which is split in half by the Apex Peakway, say the existing crosswalk is dangerous as traffic increases with the Peakway's opening. They're asking the town for a traffic signal rather than relying on traffic counts, and one resident said his wife was nearly hit while running.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
A traffic signal would carry design and installation costs not yet estimated publicly.
The 626 residents of the Amherst subdivision who cross the Peakway to reach their pool and amenities.
Potentially drivers facing added delay at a new signal; no one else is clearly harmed.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Regular Town Council Meeting — October 13, 2026
Amherst HOA representatives again asked for a full traffic signal or HAWK pedestrian beacon at the Peakway crosswalk, warning that traffic will surge when the new Peakway bridge opens. The town repainted the crosswalk and added signs but says a full signal study awaits post-bridge traffic data.
Regular Town Council Meeting — September 10, 2026
Residents of the Amherst subdivision, which is split in half by the Apex Peakway, say the existing crosswalk is dangerous as traffic increases with the Peakway's opening. They're asking the town for a traffic signal rather than relying on traffic counts, and one resident said his wife was nearly hit while running.
Regular Town Council Meeting — August 25, 2026
Council members thanked Apex Police for stepped-up presence near schools and urged drivers to slow down as students return, with new crosswalks near campuses.
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