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Council members request traffic study and calming options after speeding complaints on Spruce
Summary
Council members raised speeding concerns on Spruce (and Park) and asked staff to place traffic‑calming options—such as traffic data collectors, grant applications and physical calming measures—on a future agenda
Several council members raised speeding concerns on Spruce (and Park) roads and asked staff to evaluate traffic‑calming measures, collect data and research grant opportunities.
"Speeding on Spruce and also, I think Park is also another trouble spot. I'd like to get something on the agenda, looking at like maybe a some kind of traffic study or something like that," Council member Brennan said during council comments.
Council members discussed options including moving an automated data collector to Spruce to gather speed and volume data, applying for traffic‑calming grants, and considering engineering measures such as chicanes or center islands. One council member noted that past localized mail‑box chicanes helped slow traffic on Copperwing and suggested the city pursue grant funding for similar projects.
Why it matters: council members said narrowing road conditions and lack of continuous sidewalks make Spruce a safety concern for pedestrians, pets and children.
Next steps: council members asked staff to place traffic data collection and a traffic‑calming item on a future agenda and to explore grant opportunities for engineering measures. No formal motion or vote was taken.
