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Moab council directs staff to lower speed limits on several local routes
Summary
After staff presentations and council debate, Moab's council voted 5-0 to direct staff to prepare an ordinance lowering speeds on multiple streets — including 100 West, portions of 400 North, Williams Way, 5th West and Cane Creek — and to return with ordinance text for formal adoption.
The Moab City Council on April 28 directed staff to prepare ordinance language to lower speed limits on several local routes as part of a safety-driven plan to make streets more consistent and pedestrian-friendly.
Traffic and public-works staff outlined a proposal to set 20 mph on multiple corridors with heavy pedestrian crossings and active-transportation connections. "We're recommending 20 miles per hour be considered" on 100 West, segments of 400 North near schools, Williams Way and Cane Creek to the city limits, a staff presenter said. Council members voiced general support but debated particular segments, notably portions of 500 West and precisely where Mill Creek's reduced limit should end.
Council direction: after discussion the council voted 5-0 on a motion directing staff to bring an ordinance back that reflected the recommendations plus an amendment to include the north end of 5th West reduced to 20 mph and to make a Mill Creek adjustment near the stop sign/bridge as discussed. Several council members emphasized consistency for drivers and the importance of engineering, education and enforcement as complementary tools.
Context and next steps: staff said changes will require updating signage (the city currently has 23 active speed signs on the affected streets and would increase to 30 if all changes are adopted) and will be implemented in coordination with planned roadway redesigns where relevant. The council asked staff to return with ordinance language in a future meeting and flagged potential design and enforcement concerns for 500 West.
Vote and outcome: Motion to direct staff passed by voice vote, 5-0. Staff will prepare formal ordinance language and present it for subsequent first/second readings and adoption.
