Leon Valley council weighs moving Evers Road radar sign, agrees to wait for intersection warning system

Staff presented a proposal to relocate a solar-powered speed radar sign on Evers Road near Adair by about 200 feet to improve visibility and speed-awareness for drivers approaching a subdivision exit.

Councilors and staff debated key issues: whether moving the sign nearer the top of the hill or further down would best deter speeding before the intersection; whether the sign should display actual speed continuously (some signs stop displaying exact speed after a threshold and instead flash a “slow down” message); and whether to delay any relocation until a planned intersection-warning system is installed. Staff said the warning system had been delayed by incorrect sign shipments but should be in place soon.

Several councilors expressed that moving the sign further down the hill (closer to the intersection) might give drivers more reaction time, while others worried a relocated sign would fail to capture peak speeds at the critical point. There was general consensus to wait and reassess once the intersection warning system is installed and functioning before spending additional funds to move the radar sign.

Why it matters: the sign relocation would be a low-cost traffic calming tool (staff estimated a material/labor cost of a little over $300) but councilors emphasized effectiveness and timing in relation to other safety hardware.

Next steps: staff will install the intersection warning system when the correct signs arrive, monitor effectiveness, and report back to the council before any relocation work proceeds.