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Brighton seeks traffic data and UDOT guidance before pursuing townwide speed-limit reductions
Summary
Council discussed lowering speed limits and next steps: deploy a Stealthstat speed/detection unit to collect data, seek UDOT guidance on traffic-study impacts, and schedule a formal agenda item next month for resolution or direction to the mayor.
Councilmembers discussed options for changing local speed limits and the process for seeking UDOT approval. Several members expressed frustration with current speed and noise concerns and asked staff whether the town could adopt a municipal speed limit or request UDOT to adjust posted speeds. Staff advised two options: adopt a council resolution declaring intent or authorize the mayor to approach UDOT.
The council requested technical data before taking a policy position. The police chief (speaker at the meeting) recommended deploying a Stealthstat radar/traffic-count unit for about a week to collect speeds and vehicle counts; that data would help determine whether speed limits should be adjusted or enforcement prioritized. Councilmembers also asked staff to verify whether a UDOT traffic study could legally result in a higher posted speed (an outcome they said UDOT sometimes applies when average speeds exceed posted limits).
Council directed staff to pursue the Stealthstat deployment, consult with UDOT about the legal and procedural steps required, and add a formal agenda item for the next meeting to consider resolution language or other action.
