Residents urge stronger traffic safety measures after near-misses and serious crashes

Administrator Scott Darrington and Public Works Director Neal Winterton summarized recent serious traffic incidents and described ongoing engineering and enforcement steps: a traffic study for 3300 North near Lincoln Academy, increased police presence, tree trimming, and plans for targeted crosswalks and signage. Darrington said the Police Department is writing tickets to reduce speeding and that public education is being increased.

Multiple residents described repeated near-misses and urged faster action. Resident Matt Bramwell requested that the City revisit old subdivision lot rules that prevent redevelopment of a neighboring overgrown lot and said allowing redevelopment could improve neighborhood conditions. Resident Bryant Bishop and a youth identified as Bodi described near-miss incidents near Lincoln Academy. Dirk Muhorvich read a statement from Victoria White criticizing city leadership priorities and calling for consequences and infrastructure changes: White wrote that "an annoyed citizen takes priority over a devastated family," and she pressed the council to aim for zero serious injuries in school zones. The council responded by describing patrols, planned traffic studies, and outreach to schools; Council Member Eric Jensen urged drivers and the community to "recommit to driving with intention," noting that safety is "deeply personal."

Staff said a westbound driver-feedback sign has been ordered and that some traffic control adjustments (four-way stop layout, temporary thermoplastic tape) were already implemented at 1300 West and 700 South while a formal study is solicited. Council acknowledged constraints around charter schools' site-plan authority and said they will meet with school leadership to explore mitigations.