Horseman Club Road residents press county for permanent speeding solutions; staff to cost out radar feedback signs

Tiffany Crozier, a Horseman Club Road resident, told the board on April 22 that reckless driving and high speeds have become a persistent safety problem on her neighborhood road. She said drivers use the street as a cut-through between Highway 19 and other arterials, and that the narrow roadway has deep drop-offs and no sidewalks. "The speed limit is already inappropriate at 35 miles per hour," Crozier said, adding that local guidance suggested a 25 mph school-zone standard.

Commissioners acknowledged the safety concerns and discussed potential remedies. Commissioner Alexander, who said he grew up on Horseman Club Road, recommended temporary radar-feedback signs that display a driver's speed. Commissioner Harvey supported more enforcement and suggested that a flashing-speed device can change driver behavior, at least short term. County staff (Mr. Suggs and others) said they would produce cost estimates for permanent radar speed-feedback signs and review whether a pilot or traffic study would be appropriate in the corridor.

The board discussed other measures, including targeted enforcement by the Sheriff's Office, community education and the possibility of engineering changes (roundabouts or physical calming). Commissioners noted roundabouts or geometric changes would require land acquisition and higher costs; staff said those would need separate board direction to proceed.

Action and next steps: staff agreed to return with a cost model for radar-feedback devices and to coordinate with the Sheriff's Office and the school district on enforcement and school-related speed concerns. No ordinance or immediate construction action was approved at the meeting.