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Commission approves flashing school‑zone lights and street‑design software to advance safety plan
Summary
The commission approved purchase orders for flashing school‑zone lights at Church Street and South Candler (State Route 155) and a one‑year $13,980 subscription to Remix street design software to support the Decatur Safety Action Plan.
The Decatur City Commission approved two items aimed at improving street safety: purchase orders to install flashing school‑zone signs on Church Street and South Candler (a state route) and a one‑year subscription to Remix street design software.
Julie Harland, active transportation director, said the flashing lights augment the city’s school‑zone enforcement program and identified Church Street (local street) and South Candler (State Route 155) as locations. Proposals from Sunbelt estimate Church Street installation at $21,780 and South Candler at $27,988 (total $49,768). Church Street installation can proceed on city right‑of‑way; South Candler work is pending GDOT signal/encroachment permit. The commission approved the purchase orders and directed staff to work with GDOT on the state‑route permitting.
Harland also recommended a one‑year Remix subscription at $13,980 to help staff visualize street‑design options, develop quick‑build concepts, and support grant applications and community engagement as the city moves into the Decatur Safety Action Plan implementation. The commission approved the purchase at the meeting.
Commissioners discussed outreach to residents for right‑of‑way placement near private homes, procurement procedures and the need to communicate school‑zone changes to the community ahead of the school year.
