Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Safety Traffic topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Police data shows most vehicles below 35 mph; council hears mixed feedback on new speed humps
Summary
Port Richey police reported that 85% of recorded drivers on the monitored corridor were at or below 35 mph during April; council members said speed humps on Grand Avenue have drawn mostly positive feedback and asked staff to prepare crash-comparison data for a one-year review.
During the June 2 town hall the police chief presented traffic-monitoring results and a review of recent speed-hump installations.
The chief reported that, for the month of April, about "85% of the people are doing less than 35 miles an hour" on the monitored segment, and that the department recorded a single outlier at 60'65 mph during the overnight hours. Council members asked whether the recorded speeds warranted enforcement changes or a posted speed-limit review; the chief said enforcement and posted limits are policy decisions for the commission.
Council members said the community has offered largely positive feedback about the new speed humps on Grand Avenue and reported no formal complaints in council communications, though a small number of comments were visible on social media about signage. A council request will ask staff to compile crash and pedestrian-incident data for the corridor so the council can evaluate effects over a one-year period.
No enforcement or regulatory change was approved at the town hall; staff agreed to produce a comparative crash report and to return findings to the council for consideration.
