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Resident Greg Gibson urges action on semi-truck traffic at 129th and Kansas Avenue
Summary
Resident Greg Gibson told the council that Old Dominion semitrucks routinely use Kansas Avenue/129th Street, creating safety hazards and accelerated street wear; he urged the city to post 'no through truck' signage and enforce municipal load/route restrictions under chapter 15-202.
Greg Gibson, a Deerfield Village resident, addressed the council during citizens' remarks to report repeated semitruck use of Kansas Avenue and 129th Street, describing a near-miss at a stop sign when a truck could not complete a left turn because of its width. He asked the city to consider signage and route enforcement to reduce safety risk and pavement damage.
Gibson noted that a wider roadway (Speaker Road) was constructed to accommodate heavy trucks and suggested using that route instead. He cited municipal code chapter 15-202 as placing load restrictions on city streets and asked staff to research enforceable measures and possible signage at the 129th/Kansas intersection and the QuickTrip entrance.
The mayor acknowledged past discussions with Old Dominion and asked staff to follow up; Gibson said county or city regulations should allow enforcement. Councilmembers thanked Gibson and asked staff to research options.
Why it matters: Large commercial vehicles using local residential or narrow streets can endanger motorists and pedestrians and accelerate street maintenance needs; council staff will research legal and engineering remedies and report back.
