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Resident urges Uintah to install permanent traffic-calming on 6550 South
Summary
Resident Austin Bennion told the council that speeding on 6550 South is a long-standing safety risk, presented a unanimous petition, and urged permanent measures such as speed signage or intersection changes after temporary speed trailers slowed traffic.
Austin Bennion, a resident of the 6550 South area, told the Uintah City Council on Feb. 3 that speeding on the street is a persistent safety problem as the area has grown and more families now live nearby. Bennion said he and neighbors circulated a petition with unanimous support and provided copies to the council for review. He said temporary measures — notably a portable speed trailer placed on the street — reduced speeds while it was in place.
Bennion described 6550 South as a long, downhill roadway with pass-through traffic and local businesses that together create hazards for pedestrians, cyclists, children and pets. He asked the council to consider permanent traffic-calming options, including permanent speed signage and converting key intersections to three- or four-way stops, and explicitly offered to help with labor or materials if allowed. "The issue has persisted for years and proactive measures could prevent injuries or fatalities," Bennion told the council and requested feedback and continued collaboration with the city.
The presentation was discussion-only; no formal action or staff directive appears in the minutes. Bennion reported that he had contacted UDOT, county officials and neighboring-city leaders about the issue and emphasized that while enforcement resources are limited, infrastructure changes could be a more durable remedy. The council did not record a response or a motion on the topic during this meeting. Next steps were not specified in the minutes.
