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Laramie County raises speed limits on several rural roads after Inberg Miller studies and public hearings
Summary
After traffic studies by Inberg Miller Engineers and public comment, the board set new speed limits for multiple county roads: Reese South 50 mph; Reese North 55 mph; Weststead 50 mph; Whitney (county section) 50 mph; Christianson 55 mph; both Iron Mountain segments 55 mph. Commissioners discussed sight lines, cyclists, and enforcement.
The Laramie County Board of County Commissioners on March 3 adopted several speed‑limit changes on rural county roads after presentations by Inberg Miller Engineers and a period of public comment.
Traffic engineer Gary Steele of Inberg Miller described the firm’s methodology: counters recorded vehicle volumes and speeds, and the study reports 85th‑percentile and 50th‑percentile speeds that inform recommended posted limits under the Wyoming Department of Transportation guidance. "People tend to drive these roads where they feel comfortable," Steele said, explaining why recommendations track measured travel…
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