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Local business owner urges enforcement on Highway 260, cites frequent high speeds and recent crashes
Summary
A business owner told the council Highway 260 traffic near Mile Markers 349–351 is routinely well above the 35 mph posted limit, causing crashes and hurting local businesses; the comment asked for more enforcement or officers.
Pinetop Lakeside — During public comment, business owner Susie Taylor said motorists are routinely speeding on Highway 260 in the Mile Marker 349–351 area and urged the council to pursue enforcement measures to protect drivers and local businesses.
Taylor told the council the posted limit between Mile Markers 349 and 351 is 35 mph but motorists commonly drive at 75 mph in that stretch. She said there were three accidents in the prior week and that speeding discourages customers from safely turning into businesses. "If you want to increase your revenue, give out some tickets," Taylor said, and suggested that ticketing could fund hiring additional police officers for highway protection.
Taylor characterized the problem as longstanding, saying it "has been going on for 15 years" and that traffic conditions are worsening. The comment was delivered during the public comment period; the council did not record any staff direction or action in response during the meeting.
Why it matters: Highway speeds and crash frequency affect resident safety, local commerce and law enforcement workloads.
What happened next: The council accepted the comment; no specific enforcement action or staff assignment was recorded at the meeting.
