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Commissioners adopt multiple rural speed‑limit changes after engineers' studies and public hearing
Summary
Following Inberg Miller Engineers’ traffic studies and public comment, the Laramie County Board of County Commissioners approved new speed limits on six county road segments — Reese Road (south), Reese Road (north), Westat Road, Whitney Road, Christianson Road and Iron Mountain Road — citing study data and Public Works recommendations.
The Laramie County Board of County Commissioners on a unanimous series of votes approved updated speed limits for six county road segments after hearing Inberg Miller Engineers’ study findings and extended public comment.
Gary Steele of Inberg Miller told the commissioners the firm used vehicle counters and the Wyoming Department of Transportation speed‑study manual to measure traffic volumes and speeds and calculate the 85th and 50th percentiles. “People tend to drive these roads where they feel comfortable,” Steele said, describing the 85th‑percentile approach that guides recommended limits.
Public Works reviewed the…
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