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Council declines townwide 20 MPH speed limit for now
Summary
Public Works Director Collin Harlow presented traffic-calming options; a majority of the council chose not to lower the townwide speed limit to 20 MPH at this time and Mayor Quinn decided not to make changes now, with the council open to reassessing after additional officers are onboarded.
Public Works Director Collin Harlow presented a traffic-calming memorandum recommending several options, including reducing the townwide speed limit to 20 miles per hour. The council discussed the proposal and a majority indicated they did not want to move forward with lowering the speed limit to 20 MPH throughout town at this time; Mayor Mike Quinn ultimately decided not to make any changes during the meeting.
One councilmember voiced support for both a lower speed limit and the addition of stop signs. Councilmembers said they would be open to reassessing the 20 MPH option after additional police officers have been onboarded and if other traffic-calming measures are implemented. The item remained a discussion matter with no ordinance or motion recorded to change the current speed limit.
