SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — Township officials are looking to improve safety by implementing new and upgrading existing road signs.

The township’s board of supervisors voted unanimously during a Monday, Oct. 26, meeting to approve three changes to road signage across the township. Projects include a radar speed sign, farm signs and “school bus stop ahead” signs.

The radar speed sign, which is planned for installation on Route 258 near South Creek Road, came to the board’s attention after residents reported people are not obeying the 35 mph speed limit along that stretch of road.

Supervisor Jason Allen said he spoke with Slippery Rock Borough about what it uses and presented two options from Radarsign to the other supervisors: the TC-400 or TC-600.

He said the 400 model is lightweight, battery powered and on a portable pole mount; while the 600 is heavier, solar powered and on a stationary pole mount. The 400 model costs $2,795 while the 600 model costs $3,495. He said the company is willing to include its traffic data collection software for free.

“When you have residents calling in, you can say, ‘Here’s what’s really happening,’” Allen said about the software.

No decision was made Monday regarding which model the township plans to purchase as supervisors review the two options prior to the next meeting.

The board also voted to purchase farm signs for installation along Franklin Road. Allen said the signs will cost just over $100 each.

He said the township is still waiting to receive a permit from PennDOT before installation can take place.

Finally, the board voted to submit an application to PennDOT for a permit to install “school bus stop ahead” signs, also on Franklin Road. The vote came after a resident raised concerns about a blind spot on the road near a school bus stop.

“It’s a good decision,” Supervisor John Hines said. “That’s a dangerous spot right there.”

The next Slippery Rock Township Board of Supervisors meeting is set for 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9.