A Deerfield Drive resident told the Mount Holly City Council Aug. 11 that drivers regularly speed through his subdivision, endangering children and elderly neighbors, and asked the city to take measures such as a speed study or traffic-calming options.

"We have a small number of people...they drive up and down this subdivision as if it's I-485," resident Mark G. said, describing cars that do not slow at three stop signs and expressing fear for the safety of his grandchildren.

Councilmember Meadows asked that staff expedite a formal speed study in Deerfield so engineering and police can propose solutions. Councilmember Meadows said similar processes had led to measures in other neighborhoods; Councilmember Reeves, who said he also lives in the area, thanked Chief Reagan for prior police work and supported Meadows' request.

City staff told the resident, during the public-comment exchange, that staff would be in touch. Council did not adopt a formal ordinance or immediate physical traffic-calming in the meeting; the council directed staff to initiate the study process and coordinate with police and engineering.