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Villa Rica public works recommends two additional stop signs on Thomas Dorsey Drive after speed study; council seeks further review for school‑hour impacts
Summary
Public Works presented a speed study and recommended adding two stop signs and related signage on Thomas Dorsey Drive to address speeding near an elementary school. Council members raised concerns about pickup/drop‑off traffic flows and potential unintended consequences at Eleanor Walk; staff will review enforcement and timing.
Hale Burch, public works director, presented the results of a multi‑day speed study on Thomas Dorsey Drive and recommended adding two additional stop signs (creating a three‑way stop) and new 25 mph signage to calm traffic near the elementary school.
Burch said the speed study did not meet thresholds for more aggressive traffic calming but that proximity to the school and observed speeding justified stop signs and replacing…
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