Wednesday, April 24, 2002
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Wednesday, April 24, 2002 |
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PTC council aims to slow vehicles on Golf View Dr. By JOHN
MUNFORD Speed humps, stop signs and no-passing signs are part of a plan to slow down traffic on Golf View Drive in Peachtree City. The plan, approved by the City Council Thursday night, did not meet approval from residents on Golf View, however, specifically in relation to the design for the speed humps. The humps, which are 14 feet long and raise vehicles slightly off the ground, will only span one lane of the road at a time. Two humps are planned for a straightaway section of the road, and they will be separated by 100 feet, noted City Engineer Troy Besseche. Mayor Steve Brown explained that the design allows emergency vehicles to weave around the humps when necessary. A jostle from the speed humps could compromise patient care in ambulances, said Fire Chief Stony Lohr. Councilwoman Annie McMenamin said that was a "major concern." But Golf View residents argued that the split speed humps would allow speeding scofflaws to avoid the humps, too. Besseche said it would be important to have police enforcement in the area to make sure that doesn't happen. The humps could be extended later if necessary, he added. Golf View resident Pete Fritz said homeowners in the area are "thankful something is being done" but "we'd like to see something a little more." The $8,000 project for Golf View Drive includes the use of raised pavement markers to mark the center line for the entire length of the road. Council also decided to fund an additional $9,750 to study other areas of town for possible traffic calming measures if necessary. The cost for future plans would be shared with the city and the affected neighborhood, however. The motion to approve the program also directed city staff to look into the possibility of erecting a flashing light near a hill in the road since that area is too dangerous for the use of stop signs. Brown noted that the no passing signs will allow police officers to cite violators.
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