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Residents' speeding concerns on County Road H near Lehi park prompt staff study options; off‑street parking recommended
Summary
Supervisors relayed constituent complaints about speeding on County Road H south of Rock Falls near the Lehi park. Staff discussed previous speed studies, signage, radar trailers, and recommended off‑street parking at the park as the most practical near‑term safety improvement.
Supervisor Bauer raised constituent concerns about speeding on County Road H south of Rock Falls near the town park. Staff reviewed a 2022 speed study done before the road was reconstructed; that study found an 85th percentile speed of about 42.8 mph, while the posted speed limit is 35 mph.
Why it matters: Park users and nearby residents cross or park along the shoulder, creating potential pedestrian‑vehicle conflicts; resurfacing made the roadway smoother, which staff said tends to increase travel speeds.
Staff said they had added pedestrian warning signs near the park and suggested the town consider off‑street parking on land owned by the park to reduce roadside parking and crossing. The sheriff’s office has placed a radar trailer there, and staff considered radar speed limit signs, but cited mixed results in other municipalities and noted high cost. Staff said enforcement is the most effective tool but limited by sheriff patrol resources.
Staff also discussed physical calming options (curb/gutter/sidewalk) but said those would be costly and are not currently funded. They recommended exploring off‑street parking for the park, temporary measures such as cones, and potentially redoing a speed study if residents request it.
Ending: Staff recommended town involvement to provide parking solutions and said they would provide a traffic counter if the committee or town requests more data.
