Drivers had become used to the nearly constant green light on Hampden Street leading up to Lincoln Street.
Holyoke City Hall.HOLYOKE – A recent traffic change that requires a complete stop on Hampden Street off the Mueller Bridge will be discussed at a City Council committee meeting Monday.
Councilors invited the public to discuss the change that has pleased some people and frustrated others.
The meeting of the Public Safety Committee is at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, Councilor Peter R. Tallman said Wednesday.
Drivers had become used to the nearly constant green arrow on the light that permitted the right turn leading up to Lincoln Street and the Stop & Shop. But officials said the change was made to accommodate residents of that part of Hampden Street.
The goal of the change was to give Hampden Street residents a break in the steady traffic, especially in the morning and late afternoon, so they can drive in and out of their driveways, officials said.