During a recent town hall meeting, community concerns regarding speeding in the Wood Highlands neighborhood were addressed, prompting discussions on traffic management policies. Local officials, including the city manager, met with approximately 15 residents to review a traffic study that revealed alarming speed statistics on key roads.

The study indicated that the highest recorded speed on Dundee, a main thoroughfare, reached 53 miles per hour, while 24th Street saw speeds as high as 68 miles per hour—significantly above the posted 25 miles per hour limit. Notably, 85% of vehicles on Dundee were traveling over 35 miles per hour, raising serious safety concerns among residents.

In response to these findings, officials discussed the need to revisit the city's policy on speed bumps and speed humps, which was last updated in 2017. The current policy requires residents to initiate petitions for speed humps, which are permanent installations, while speed bumps are temporary and do not require such petitions. Officials emphasized the importance of updating the policy to streamline the process for implementing speed bumps in areas identified as high-risk for speeding.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to follow up in three months to assess the effectiveness of proposed measures aimed at deterring speeding. Residents were encouraged to share additional suggestions with city officials to enhance traffic safety in their community.