Councilmember proposes easing rules for speed bumps and other traffic-calming devices

A council member (Speaker 2) told the Anniston City Council that the city—s ordinance governing traffic-calming devices—including speed bumps and other measures—is overly restrictive and often requires studies that are expensive to perform. "The rules for installing speed bumps and other speed calming devices requires studies that are expensive and not really necessary, and is restrictive in how we can modify the track," Speaker 2 said, and proposed changes "to reflect better ease of use."

Speaker 2 said Public Works and the city engineer helped develop a draft ordinance and that he would email the proposed text to council members for review before the next work session. He argued some neighborhoods in his ward need immediate attention and framed the change as a way to allow more timely local responses to traffic concerns. Other council members acknowledged the proposal and suggested the item be reviewed at the next work session.

The transcript records discussion and a commitment to circulate a draft but does not include a formal motion, roll-call vote, or final adoption in this segment. The proposed changes would change what information or studies the city requires before installing or modifying traffic-calming devices; staff will present the draft for council review at a future work session.