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Cary officials propose striping, radar signs and patrols for Decker Drive traffic calming
Summary
Following resident complaints about speeding on Decker Drive, staff proposed lane‑narrowing striping, a bike lane, no‑parking designation on one side, and additional radar signs; trustees directed staff to include striping in this year’s program and to monitor results.
Village staff presented traffic study results and a package of low‑cost traffic calming measures for Decker Drive at the Committee of the Whole meeting on May 20 after residents raised speeding and safety concerns.
Staff said a September 2024 speed study showed 85th‑percentile speeds of about 31.6–32 mph at two measured locations and average speeds for cars and trucks above the posted 25 mph limit. "Right now, the average speed is 30 miles an hour and 80 fifth percentile is 34 miles per hour," Chief Finland said during the meeting.
The proposed first phase includes…
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