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Bee County approves red‑border speed signs, sets White Lane hearing to reduce limit to 25 mph
Summary
Commissioners approved ordering larger speed-limit signs with red borders for targeted county roads and scheduled a public hearing Aug. 25 to consider reducing White Lane’s posted limit from 30 to 25 mph.
Bee County commissioners on July 14 approved using larger speed‑limit signs with red borders on selected county roads to emphasize safety and set a public hearing for Aug. 25 to consider reducing White Lane’s posted speed limit to 25 mph.
Commissioners discussed replacing existing 30‑mph and 25‑mph signs with larger signs that include a red border to draw drivers’ attention. One commissioner said the red border “catches your attention” and asked Road and Bridge to install the new signs not only at road ends but also at midpoints on narrow, high‑traffic stretches. The court gave Road and Bridge discretion to place additional signs in other trouble spots after consultation with the relevant commissioner.
The court also formally set a public hearing for Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. to consider the statutory process to reduce the speed limit on White Lane; staff said the legal advertising period for the hearing requires a 30‑day notice. Commissioners discussed one other nearby road, Bronco Lane, where a 25‑mph sign had already been added and will be replaced with the red‑border version.
County staff noted the red‑border signs must be made slightly larger to meet sign standards and that the vendor will manufacture the updated signs; staff said there will be an additional cost for the larger signs. Commissioners requested that the vendor expedite orders and that the signs be installed quickly on priority roads.
The court approved the sign order and the public‑hearing date by voice vote.
