WL lowers speed on Robinson St. after crash kills Purdue student

New Chauncey residents press for more on Robinson St. Plus, Lafayette nears two-way switch on Third/Fourth streets downtown. County health officer on COVID boosters. Samara work wins national praise

• Thanks to sponsorship help today from the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, presenting Art on the Wabash on Sunday, Sept. 24, a free open-air art gallery featuring 49 regional artists, live music, food trucks, beverages and children’s activities in Tapawingo Park in West Lafayette. For details, here’s your link or click the links below.

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WL LOWERS SPEED ON ROBINSON ST. AFTER CRASH KILLS PURDUE STUDENT

New Chauncey neighborhood residents, saying a recent crash that killed a Purdue grad student came after they’d already urged the city for safety improvements on Robinson Street, were able to persuade the West Lafayette Traffic Commission on Wednesday to lower the speed limit for now.

After an hour of agitated public comment about traffic, speeds and narrow conditions on Robinson Street, Ben Anderson, West Lafayette’s public works, agreed to meet with neighbors to consider other possible changes along the street.

(Photo: Dave Bangert)