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Committee flags seven crashes on Highway 35; DOT says traffic calming not warranted, city plans more signs
Summary
After members noted seven crashes on Highway 35 over five years, the committee recorded that the Department of Transportation deemed traffic calming unwarranted. The committee directed staff to add additional signage and place the sign action on the budget list.
Members raised safety concerns after hearing that Highway 35 has seen seven crashes in the last five years. According to the minutes, the Department of Transportation had determined that traffic-calming measures were not warranted; in response the committee asked the city to add additional signage along the route and to include the sign project on the budget list.
No engineering study or funding commitment was approved at the meeting; the item was recorded for follow-up and possible inclusion in the budget process.
Committee members emphasized documenting crash history and sign placement options for future review.
