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Lake Quivira council weighs ordinance to curb heavy truck traffic on local streets
Summary
Council members reviewed a draft ordinance modeled on Mission Hills to restrict heavy truck traffic on Holiday Drive, Renner Road, and Quivira Lane, discussed signage and enforcement challenges, and agreed to review Prairie Village’s ordinance and consult state/county DOT about enforcement.
The council discussed a proposed ordinance intended to reduce heavy truck traffic on residential routes including Holiday Drive, Renner Road, and Quivira Lane. The draft, modeled on Mission Hills' rules, would restrict through heavy truck traffic while allowing trucks making local deliveries or providing services within city limits.
Members raised implementation questions, notably how the city would handle signage and enforcement and whether state or county authorities could assist. The council directed staff to review Prairie Village’s ordinance for additional provisions and to consult with the Department of Transportation about potential enforcement involvement; no motion or vote was recorded on the ordinance at this meeting.
