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Resident raises concerns about 25 mph limits and sidewalk gaps; council agrees to consider traffic review
Summary
A newly engaged resident urged lower residential speed limits and weekend traffic controls near downtown school routes; council members agreed traffic calming, sidewalks and speed‑limit policy merit further staff study and a future agenda item.
A resident who recently moved to McCall asked the council to consider lowering residential speed limits, use weekend road guards during peak summer traffic and address local pavement and pothole problems. Council members agreed the topic warrants a staff review on traffic calming and sidewalks.
What was said: Brian O’Neil told the council his street’s posted speed is 15 mph and that 25 mph on other residential streets feels fast for children walking to school and for seniors walking dogs. He suggested lowering speed limits on streets that serve school routes, and he proposed temporary weekend traffic controls near busy summer attractions to reduce backups. O’Neil also criticized road maintenance in some neighborhoods and said recent patching felt like a band‑aid.
Council response and context: Council members thanked O’Neil for getting involved and discussed options including reduced speed limits, traffic monitoring, sidewalks and targeted enforcement. Mayor Bob and councilors noted public‑safety groups analyze such changes and city staff can prepare data on where sidewalks and pathways are missing. Council members asked staff to return with options — including speed‑limit reviews, traffic calming measures and pathway completion plans — as a future agenda item.
Why it matters: McCall relies on a mix of state and city responsibility for roadways (the agenda referenced Highway 55 where students noted runoff earlier). Local speed limits, sidewalks and traffic‑calming policies affect pedestrian safety around schools, downtown and residential neighborhoods, especially during the summer visitor season.
Next steps: Council asked staff to prepare a traffic/safety review that could include speed‑limit studies, enforcement and infrastructure options for council consideration at a future meeting.
Ending: Council members encouraged practical, data‑driven recommendations and scheduled the item for later discussion.
