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Nibley holds workshop on 1200 West traffic-calming after months of complaints
Summary
After multiple public comments and staff presentations, Nibley City Council and staff reviewed changes to the 1200 West traffic‑calming project, including lowered mountable islands, reflector additions, speed studies and snow‑removal practices; council directed staff to return with targeted data and potential amendments.
Nibley City Council held a workshop on the 1200 West traffic‑calming project during its Oct. 16 meeting after residents raised repeated safety and access concerns during the public comment period.
Residents who live near the new traffic devices told the council the mountable islands and bulb‑outs have reduced visibility, made turns difficult for buses and large trucks, and encouraged some drivers to drive onto bike paths or sidewalks to bypass the devices. Multiple speakers said the measures seemed to force more abrupt steering and could worsen safety, especially on school routes.
City engineering staff described what has changed since the council’s prior review. Staff said phase‑5 islands were lowered from about 6 inches to 4 inches, some islands were slid farther back to better align with protection walls, reflective tape and painted stop bars were…
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