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Solon board votes to appeal state plan to lower speed limits on all town roads
Summary
The Town of Solon Board voted Nov. 18 to appeal a state-approved plan to lower speed limits to 30 mph on 21 town roads, citing an implementation cost estimated at over $50,000. The motion passed unanimously at the meeting.
The Town of Solon Board voted on Nov. 18 to appeal a state-approved recommendation to lower the speed limit to 30 mph on all town roads.
Town Superintendent Jamison Livermore said the town and highway department first contacted the state in 2019 about lowering speed limits; he reported the state recently approved the inquiry but said he is "currently not on board with the proposed change." The minutes record the estimated cost to implement the change as "over 50,000 dollars." Greg Smith moved to appeal the change for all 21 town roads; Brian Guernsey seconded and the motion passed with the board voting all aye.
Board members said the cost and logistics weighed heavily in deciding to appeal. The motion formalizes the town's opposition to the implementation plan; no additional budget appropriation for implementing the speed-limit change was recorded.
