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Committee considers making Skategett temporary speed table permanent
Summary
Members reviewed the temporary speed table at Skategett Road, heard that it reduced traffic to the beach but produced noise complaints, and directed staff to keep the device in place through the summer while pursuing engineered permanent options next spring.
Scott Sankey, a Doane Road resident, described the temporary device at Skategett Road as more of a speed hump than a full traffic table, praising its local effect but warning of noise issues on primary roads. "Skake it road works so well, and it's more of a speed hump than it is a a traffic table," he said, urging caution for installations on busier routes.
Staff said the temporary device was used as a trial and that police were involved because observed high speeds prompted a study; they recommended retaining the temporary unit through the summer and pursuing design and permitting for a permanent engineered speed table next spring. The committee discussed relocation of the temporary unit, scheduling constraints with contractors, and using on-call engineering services to develop cost estimates and designs.
