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Council reviews broad traffic‑calming and gateway plan, discusses Canyon Crest roundabout
Summary
Councilmember presented a multi‑lever traffic‑calming proposal including entryway signage, targeted enforcement, school‑area priorities and a possible Canyon Crest roundabout; staff and public safety officials urged focusing on low‑cost safety items and coordination with grant/timing constraints.
Council spent substantial time on a comprehensive traffic‑calming and gateway proposal that blends low‑cost measures (signage, painted crosswalks), enforcement options and longer‑term infrastructure (roundabout at Canyon Crest). Councilmember Andrew described the plan as a set of “12 levers” that can be pulled as budgets allow, and he framed entryway signage and a police presence as ways to set an expectation that Alpine is a slow, pedestrian‑friendly community.
The police chief cautioned on enforcement constraints and legal limits (quotas are prohibited and proposed legislation could limit the use of unmarked vehicles), while the fire chief and emergency staff noted some measures—particularly raised speed humps—can impede emergency response. Councilmembers emphasized prioritizing routes with children and school activity and suggested starting with low‑cost, high‑impact items (painted crosswalks, curb extensions and signage) while advancing engineering studies for larger projects such as the proposed roundabout at Canyon Crest, which multiple traffic engineers recommended.
No final funding decisions were made; council asked staff to return cost estimates and prioritize “safe routes to school” locations for the next budget cycle.
