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Resident warns of 50–60 mph speeding on 200 East; council to gather data and consider signs
Summary
A Ferron resident raised safety concerns about drivers traveling 50–60 mph on 200 East and cited a near-miss involving a young resident with special needs. The council discussed sign placement, speed-trailer data, and will collect pricing and placement options for speed signs.
A Ferron resident told the City Council on June 10 that vehicles and motorcycles routinely speed on 200 East, creating a safety hazard for neighbors and a nearby child with special needs.
Randy O'Neil told the council the problem affects adults as well as youth and estimated speeds of 50–60 miles per hour during peak incidents. O'Neil said a close call occurred the night before while the child was outside with parents. Mayor Trent Jackson and Council Member Vance Brown said they had also received calls about speeding on Bench Road.
Council Member Vance Brown said he drove through town, noted a shortage of stop and speed signage, and highlighted problems with motorcycles and e‑bikes. The council discussed use of the ECSO speed trailer and city speed signs; members instructed staff to collect information on pricing and potential placements for permanent speed signs and to review data available from existing speed instruments on the city website.
No formal ordinance change or traffic-calming measure was adopted at the meeting; councilmembers said further data collection and a follow-up discussion will occur.
