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Council discusses possible ordinance to limit loud engine braking on Highway 30 and nearby routes
Summary
Residents reported amplified noise from heavy trucks using engine brakes on the overpass and Highway 30; staff outlined examples from other Iowa cities and DOT sign rules and told council they will draft options for a future vote.
City staff and council discussed complaints from residents about loud engine braking on the Highway 30 overpass and adjacent routes and considered a local ordinance or signage to reduce the disturbance.
Council members said residents in the Lake Shore Drive/overpass area have reported significant noise when semis use engine brakes; one councilmember described the braking as amplifying "the volume pretty significantly" and affecting neighborhood quality of life. Staff referenced other Iowa…
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