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Crestwood police propose speed humps and mini‑roundabouts for Liot Avenue; residents to vote
Summary
Chief Jonathan Williams outlined a Liot Avenue traffic‑calming plan that recommends speed humps, mini‑roundabouts and pedestrian awareness measures; a one‑question survey tied to household addresses requires 60% approval to send the proposal to the Board of Aldermen.
Jonathan Williams, chief of the Crestwood Police Department, outlined a traffic‑calming plan for Liot Avenue that would add speed humps, mini‑roundabouts and stepped‑up pedestrian measures and asked residents to weigh in by mail and a QR‑linked survey.
The plan, developed by police, public works and the fire department after a resident requested a study, recommends a speed hump in the 800 block, increased pedestrian awareness at Brierton and Liot for access to Ferndale Park, mini‑roundabouts at Leewood, Grovenia and Coffee, and another speed hump toward Shoppers Lane. "We have made the suggestion that a speed hump be added in the 800 block," Williams said.
Williams said crews collected speed data at three locations on Liot Avenue to determine whether the street qualified for traffic calming. The department also installed a demonstration mini‑roundabout at Liot and Leewood for about a month and "collected data before and after the mini round"; according to Williams, the after measurements showed a reduction in speeds in that area.
To gauge neighborhood support, residents received a letter with a QR code linking to a single‑question survey. "Do you or don't you want traffic calming measures on Liot Avenue?" Williams said; the survey also asks for each respondent's address so the city can ensure one household vote. Williams said 60% of survey respondents must approve the measure for it to move to the Board of Aldermen, which will then consider whether to install the proposed devices.
Williams directed residents needing more information to the City of Crestwood website under the police department page for traffic calming. He closed by thanking residents for their time and saying the department will continue to serve the community.
Next steps: Residents can respond to the mailed survey or use the QR code; if 60% of respondents approve, the proposal goes to the Board of Aldermen for consideration.
