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Harbor Town resident presses committee for traffic-calming, cites missing speed survey and no sidewalks
Summary
A Harbor Town Subdivision resident told the Public Works Committee that speeding and lack of sidewalks are creating safety hazards; he asked the city to study traffic calming options such as speed humps or shoulders.
During the April 22 Public Works Committee meeting, resident Mr. Raber urged the committee to pursue traffic-calming measures in Harbor Town Subdivision, saying motorists frequently exceed the posted 25 mph speed limit and pedestrians—including children—use the street to reach nearby walking trails because there are no sidewalks.
"People almost getting hit while they're backing out of their driveways," Raber said during his public comment, describing families who must jump into yards to avoid vehicles. He said a speed survey was conducted about four years earlier—using road strips to capture speeds for roughly four weeks—but that the data was misplaced and the promised follow-up and enforcement did not occur.
Raber asked the committee to consider traffic calming such as speed humps (he favored speed humps over traditional speed bumps), increased police presence and other measures. He said some parking in the street and vehicles such as mini bikes and ATVs add to the hazard.
Committee members acknowledged the concern and asked staff to get the resident’s contact information and have staff investigate. The mayor and staff noted that the roads in question are city streets (not HOA-owned) and that enforcement of ordinances and further staff study are an appropriate next step. The chair told Mr. Raber staff would follow up and that the committee welcomes constituent input.
No formal action or vote was taken during the citizen comment period; staff will investigate and follow up with the resident, per the committee’s direction.
