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Council discusses speeding and safety near schools; considers targeted patrols and temporary measures
Summary
Council heard resident and parent concerns about speeding near Liberty and New Street and asked staff and police to try randomized patrol rotations, data collection with a mobile trailer, and coordination with schools on crossing guards or temporary signage rather than adding permanent stop signs without data.
Residents and councilors raised safety concerns about speeding and unsafe driving patterns near the high school, middle school and elementary school corridors, particularly at Liberty and New Street.
Joe (staff) said neighbors reported dangerous behavior and suggested temporary signs and increased enforcement. "There's a lot of crazy drivers... the kids are coming out of the middle school and Elementary School... it's still dangerous up there for the children," Joe said.
Council discussed several nonpermanent options: increased randomized patrols with logged locations to avoid predictability, use of a mobile trailer to collect speed data rather than immediately installing more stop signs, and the possible use of crossing guards at key intersections. Members cautioned that adding stop signs can worsen congestion and should be data‑driven.
Council asked staff to pilot a randomized patrol and data collection plan early in the school year and to coordinate with school administrators about temporary signage or crossing guard options.
