Engineering staff presented a draft update to the city’s traffic-calming policy that clarifies application steps, eligibility screening and tools such as rapid rectangular flashing beacons for crosswalks. Staff said the update is intended to improve language, clarify criteria and enable a more transparent process for residents who request traffic-calming measures; the application form and an Appendix B screening process were identified as the trigger to begin an engineering evaluation.

The presentation prompted extended public comment focused on safety and speeding on Lariat Boulevard. Resident Mindy Green described daily high speeds, said the road was “never zoned” to function as a collector and asked the city to stop treating it that way; she said families and children live along the roadway and that drivers regularly exceed posted limits. Resident Matthew Harris said the problem has persisted for months and urged the city to require a designated collector/feeder road as nearby undeveloped land is built out.

Commissioners and staff offered several practical next steps: (1) residents should submit the traffic-calming request form (Appendix B) so engineering can screen the location; (2) staff will pass community concerns to the city council and to police for enforcement; and (3) engineering will evaluate measures and prioritize requests according to the written criteria. Commissioners discussed enforcement and tools — speed-enforcement patrols, radar speed-display signs, speed bumps and photo radar — noting that photo enforcement is not permitted in Utah and that placement and funding of physical measures require coordination with city management and council.

No formal policy or funding decision was made at this meeting; staff said they will return with further policy details and possible implementation options. Residents were encouraged to attend the upcoming City Council meeting and to complete the formal traffic-calming application to trigger evaluation.

Representative quotes from the meeting are included below to reflect the concerns and staff responses.