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Council debates adding golf-cart crossing at Willow Street; safety and truck traffic cited
Summary
Council members discussed adding a golf-cart crossing at Willow and Grove to serve the Homewood subdivision. Staff said Willow carries roughly 7,280 vehicles per day (35 mph posted); some council members raised safety concerns, citing heavy truck volumes and speed. Council agreed to place the amendment on the next meeting agenda for discussion and approval.
The Effingham City Council on Dec. 17 discussed a proposed amendment to the city—s golf-cart ordinance to add a crossing at Willow Street and Grove that would give Homewood subdivision direct access to the rest of town.
Director Harmon introduced the request and told the council Willow is a state highway with an average daily traffic (ADT) of about 7,280 and a posted speed limit…
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