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Staff presents traffic-calming options; commission urges targeted measures and short-term warnings
Summary
City staff presented a range of traffic-calming measures — from lane-width changes and striping to roundabouts and raised crosswalks. Commissioners urged targeted, lower-cost steps for Aiken and South College, directed painting of stop bars and use of temporary flashing barricades; no formal ordinance or binding action was taken.
City staff presented a menu of traffic-calming measures at the Franklin City Commission meeting, describing options that range from simple striping to major roadway redesigns.
Staff (identified in the transcript as John) cited sources including the Federal Highway Administration, the National Association of City Transportation Officials and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. He discussed how lane width…
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