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Member says he will pursue speed cameras in Columbia to curb speeding
Summary
A board member said he intends to present a plan to install speed cameras in Columbia to cover one or two miles of roadway as a measure to reduce speeding. The item was raised as part of a discussion about road safety and long-term costs.
During discussion about long-term commitments and traffic safety, a board member said he would pursue placing speed cameras in Columbia to cover one or two miles where speeding problems are concentrated. The member framed the action as a traffic-safety measure meant to reduce vehicle speeds on identified routes.
The board noted the need to coordinate with state police on camera locations; one speaker said that locations had been identified by state police and that further conversations would follow. No formal motion or funding decision on speed cameras was made during the meeting.
