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Maplewood residents press council for traffic calming after crashes and near‑misses
Summary
A Maplewood resident urged the council to add speed humps or stop signs — or lower the neighborhood speed limit to 20 mph — after a series of crashes and near‑misses, including an incident where an 8‑year‑old was struck while bicycling; the mayor and staff discussed options and public‑comment rules.
Resident Chuck Vincent spoke for multiple homeowners in the Maplewood neighborhood about persistent reckless driving, hit‑and‑run incidents and a recent crash involving an 8‑year‑old bicyclist. Vincent asked the council to install speed humps, add stop signs where appropriate, or reduce the neighborhood speed limit to 20 mph if the other measures are not possible.
The mayor and staff explained public comment time rules and suggested residents consolidate comments or submit email correspondence for a coordinated response. The mayor acknowledged the concern, said staff and the police chief were already aware, and asked residents to email council and the city manager so the city can address the matter comprehensively.
