Villa Rica council weighs stops, speed humps and a one-way proposal for Thomas Dorsey; takes no action

Villa Rica City Council on Wednesday reviewed a traffic study of Thomas Dorsey and considered three options to reduce speeds near Bay Springs Middle School: installing three-way stop signs, placing speed tables, or converting Eleanor Walk to a one-way street. After extended discussion and public comment, the council did not approve any change and the agenda item expired without formal action.

Public Works representative Mr. Birch told the council the study measured about 6,773 vehicles during a full week of sampling and found the 85th percentile speed at roughly 34 miles per hour, “which is under the actual threshold for where traffic calming measures would be recommended.” He reported that nine vehicles exceeded 50 miles per hour during the sample week and said the data therefore did not technically meet the typical traffic-calming threshold.

The choice before the council was between traffic-control devices that rely on driver compliance and physical speed cushions that force slower travel. Mr. Birch said the city would…