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Resident urges immediate traffic‑calming on Gratz Brown Street after child struck
Summary
At the May 14 meeting, resident Jackie Mlanahan told the council a child was recently struck on Gratz Brown Street and urged speed humps, marked crosswalks, flashing warning lights and other measures; she presented a petition with 234 signatures and offered to assist city staff.
At the start of the May 14 meeting, resident Jackie Mlanahan told the Moberly City Council she and neighbors have long been concerned about speeding and dangerous driving on Gratz Brown Street, particularly during school arrival and dismissal times.
"No parent should have to wonder whether their child will make it to school safely," Mlanahan said, describing multiple incidents including a recent crash in which a child suffered minor injuries. She asked the council to consider traffic‑calming measures such as speed humps or speed tables, clearly marked crosswalks, flashing warning lights, radar/speed signs and sidewalks. Mlanahan said she started an online petition that drew 234 signatures in one week and offered to provide documentation and help coordinate with staff.
During a brief exchange, councilmembers asked for the trouble spots and staff noted the area runs from the 800 block to the end of the street near the cemetery. Councilmembers said they would discuss possible responses and follow up with the resident and staff on options for short‑term and longer‑term measures.
Council did not adopt specific traffic measures at the meeting; staff indicated they would look into feasible actions and asked Mlanahan to provide documentation and the petition to help prioritize work.
