Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Traffic Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Mebane resident says Skyview Drive traffic is dangerous; staff says police will study speeds and add signage
Summary
A submitted public comment from Christina Hsu said drivers routinely speed on Skyview Drive; city staff told the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee the police department will conduct a speed study, place a speed-limit sign and pursue enforcement.
A resident submitted a written public comment to the Mebane Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee saying drivers regularly exceed the speed limit on Skyview Drive and urging the city to add signage or other traffic-calming measures.
"My name is Christina Hsu. I've owned my home on Skyview Drive for approximately 16 years," the comment reads, calling for a 25 mph sign, a digital speed-display unit or speed humps to protect children, pets and residents. The comment was read aloud by staff during the meeting.
Staff member (S2) said they forwarded the complaint to Mebane Police — specifically Lieutenant Underwood and Chief McKinney — and reported that police plan to complete a speed study on nearby Prospect Drive, install a speed-limit sign on Skyview Drive and increase patrol/enforcement in the area. "It sounds like once they finish up the speed study ... they are going to go ahead and get that signed, a speed limit sign onto Skyview Drive," staff said.
Committee members discussed how the South 3rd Street bypass and nearby road work have created a cut-through that encourages higher speeds and noted that long-term sign placement and street markings fall under the city's Public Works department. Staff offered to follow up with Public Works on the installation timeline and said patrol enforcement would be scheduled in the near term.
The committee did not take a formal vote on the item; staff said they would follow up with the resident and update the committee when Public Works and police provide specific timing for sign installation or enforcement actions.
