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Residents urge action on Canal Boulevard speed and crossings near 6180 W and 6630 W
Summary
Multiple residents told the Highland City Council that the western stretch of Canal Boulevard lacks adequate traffic calming and pedestrian protections. They urged the city to add combined measures—beyond radar signs—at intersections where children cross daily.
During unscheduled public comment on Feb. 3, several Highland residents urged the council to revisit traffic-calming measures on the western segment of Canal Boulevard.
"This stretch of road is easy to speed on...the striping just isn't enough," Alexandra Gruenwald told the council, urging the city to consider combined measures rather than radar signage alone. Pam Redman later said she lives less than 10 yards from the curb and described frequent high-speed traffic near a crosswalk used daily by a child who visits grandparents across the street.
Residents asked the council what concrete steps would help advance safety improvements—petitions, signatures or formal partnerships—and requested low-cost options such as temporary traffic circles (a measure suggested earlier by a staff member). Council members acknowledged the concerns, said the issue is being taken seriously and asked staff to include traffic-calming options in upcoming budgets and follow-up meetings.
Ending: Staff and council indicated the topic will be included in future safety and budget discussions and that residents may follow up with staff for technical details and next steps.
