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Resident asks council to study speed humps on Darcy and Lisa Way after near-misses
Summary
A resident asked the council to consider installing two speed humps at an inside corner on Darcy and Lisa Way, citing frequent high-speed van traffic and recent close calls involving children; he offered to canvass neighbors and contribute to costs.
A Myrtle Creek homeowner urged the council to study traffic-calming measures at a corner where several streets converge, saying drivers often speed through the residential intersection and creating a hazard for children and families.
"We've got kids out there now that are learning to ride their bikes," resident Roland Simhauser said. "There are too many vans that just decide they just fly up through there. It's a really unsafe corner." He asked the council to consider two speed humps—one on Lisa and one on Darcy—and said he would be willing to talk with neighbors about financial help.
Council members acknowledged the complaint and staff said they would evaluate feasibility. No timeline or formal funding commitment was made during the meeting. A council member noted that alternatives such as signage, enforcement, or neighborhood canvassing might be considered while staff studies whether physical traffic calming is feasible.
The request will be taken under advisement and staff said they would report back with options for engineering review or neighbor petition requirements.
