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Residents press McFarland for action on Hill Lane speeding; public works to install traffic counter
Summary
At the council's public-comment period residents urged action after multiple near-accidents on Hill Lane; the public works director said staff will deploy a traffic counter to gather speed data and report back before proposing speed cushions or signs.
A resident said vehicles are driving "too fast" on Hill Lane and that there have been multiple accidents; the resident said she is "almost scared to go out" because drivers do not respect the speed. The mayor and council asked staff to follow up.
Public Works Director said the typical process is data-driven: staff will place a traffic counter to measure speeds and return with that information before deciding whether to recommend stop signs, speed cushions or other traffic-calming measures. The director noted it is difficult to place physical humps in certain alleyways or industrial roads without first evaluating traffic patterns.
Council thanked the resident for coming forward and asked staff to report the findings to the council once the speed data are available.
