Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Quitman approves speed humps on Thompson Avenue, lowers Thompson to 20 mph and sets 15 mph school zones
Summary
The board authorized purchasing two sets of speed humps for Thompson Avenue (budgeted at $4,000 or less), voted to set Thompson's limit to 20 mph, and standardized school‑zone limits to 15 mph on South Jackson, MacArthur and South Kirkland.
The board approved traffic calming measures for Thompson Avenue and adjusted multiple speed limits after a public works presentation. Staff recommended two speed humps—one near Chestnut and another near the Mexican restaurant—to divide Thompson Avenue into thirds; the board approved purchasing two sets of speed humps for $4,000 or less. Public works described the humps as designed for 10–15 mph crossing speeds and recommended traffic‑safety signage be installed.
Following that purchase, the board approved a motion to reduce Thompson Avenue’s speed limit from 25 to 20 mph to match the new calming features, with members saying they would give motorists a grace period. The board also moved to standardize school‑zone limits and set them at 15 mph on South Jackson, MacArthur and South Kirkland so school areas would have consistent signage.
