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Residents press for crosswalk painting, speed signs and school speed cushions after reports of high speeds

5775303 · September 16, 2025
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Residents asked council to repaint crosswalks and address speeding on Indiana Avenue; staff said tree removals reduced capacity and that INDOT has been asked about a digital speed sign; council discussed speed cushions near Riley School and asked staff to review A Street parking and Crescent Avenue speed signage.

Public comments and council discussion at the Sept. 15 La Porte Common Council meeting focused on traffic safety, crosswalk maintenance and speeding on city streets.

Resident Rick Ogle told the council he has observed motorcycles reaching 60–70 mph on Indiana Avenue and asked the city to repaint intersections and crosswalks, and to install speed signage. Mr. Ogle said a digital speed display had been proposed to INDOT at the…

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