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Council keeps temporary speed tables at Horse Roundabout, directs visibility and bicycle-safety improvements
Summary
After resident testimony and staff observations, council opted to retain the temporary speed‑table devices at the Horse Roundabout but directed staff to study and implement visibility upgrades, bicycle‑lane accommodations and landscaping changes.
Ivins City Council discussed the temporary speed‑table devices installed at the Reserve subdivision Horse Roundabout at its Jan. 16, 2025 meeting and directed staff to keep the devices in place while making near‑term improvements to visibility, bicycle access and landscaping.
Residents and a member of the Reserve HOA’s safety committee told the council the devices reduced fear and encouraged residents to exit the subdivision through the proper entrance rather than using a construction gate. Public‑works and engineering staff supported retaining traffic calming but acknowledged the temporary rubber modules had a steep profile for some vehicles and that improved striping and signage would help. One resident noted that heavy event‑related truck traffic from nearby construction and resort activity had increased concerns.
Councilmembers discussed options including a more gradual asphalt speed‑table, enhanced pavement markings consistent with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), bicycle ramps allowing riders to safely move to the travel lane, trimming landscaping to improve sightlines, and consideration of flashing pedestrian‑activated signs at nearby crosswalks. Staff said the temporary rubber modules are less durable than asphalt and that an asphalt installation would be longer lasting and allow more durable striping.
After considerable discussion, the council voted in favor of a staff recommendation — keep the temporary tables while implementing: (1) improved pavement markings/striping consistent with MUTCD where practicable; (2) bicycle ramp design or pavement connections to improve cyclist safety through the roundabout; (3) review and adjust landscaping to improve sightlines; and (4) evaluate pedestrian-activated flashing signage for heavily used crossing points. Council directed staff to return with cost estimates and a proposed schedule for permanent improvements.
