Floyd County sets 45 mph limit on portion of Grant/Grama Line Road to accommodate trail safety

Floyd County commissioners voted to adopt Floyd County Ordinance 2025‑25, lowering the speed limit from 50 mph to 45 mph on a portion of Grant/Grama Line Road between Saint Joe Road and Barack Obama Way/Security Parkway.

County staff said the change stems from planning for the Munoz South Freedom Trail: where the proposed trail runs close to the roadway, design standards call for more lateral separation at higher speeds. Staff explained that at 50 mph there is insufficient space for the required 20–25 feet separation; reducing the posted speed to 45 mph allows the required buffer without installing a chain‑link barrier.

Public comment included Joseph Moore of Georgetown Township, who asked that the public receive a grace period to adjust to the change and that enforcement not be used as a speed trap. Sheriff Steve Bush said enforcement will be active, stating, “if you drive down there, you're gonna get a ticket,” and recommended reviewing transitions so speed changes are consistent across adjacent stretches.

The board added the ordinance to the agenda by unanimous consent and then passed the measure by voice vote. Staff said sign changes are expected to be straightforward and can be replaced quickly.