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Residents urge action on speeding; police to step up patrols and ODOT to be contacted about turn signal
Summary
Residents told the council about persistent speeding on Bloomfield Hills Drive and a left-turn signal that does not always activate at routes 23 and 752; the police chief said officers will increase patrols and will follow up with ODOT on the sensor.
Two residents raised traffic-safety concerns at the Feb. 17 council meeting, prompting a commitment from the police to increase enforcement and a staff follow-up with ODOT.
Randy Rensko told the council there is excessive speeding on Bloomfield Hills Drive and asked whether speed bumps could deter drivers. Council members and the mayor discussed safety concerns with speed bumps — including risks that vehicles might lose control — and considered other nonphysical options. Chief Michael Maynard said officers will step up patrols during busy traffic times.
Guest Bing Crosby reported that the left-turn lane signal at the intersection of routes 23 and 752 does not always change for stopped drivers. Chief Maynard said he previously requested a change to the signal sensor from ODOT and will follow up because the problem persists.
No formal traffic-control changes or capital expenditures were approved at the meeting; council asked the police chief to increase patrols and requested follow-up on the signal-sensor issue with ODOT.
