Summary
Duncan Hilchey and Amy Christian asked for a traffic study and safety assessment of School Street; the council unanimously sent it to staff for a report.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 4 meetings since Sep 17, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Cost of a staff traffic study; not yet quantified.
School Street residents, pedestrians and drivers who would gain safety data.
Drivers who use School Street as a cut-through could face slower trips if calming measures follow.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee - Oct 21, 2026
Residents petitioned for traffic calming on School Street, where detour traffic has doubled daily trips. Studies show slow average speeds, so staff ruled out speed bumps but offered a 25 mph limit, better signage, and stop-sign compliance checks with police, with a report back in six months.
City Council - Oct 1, 2026
Duncan Hilchey and Amy Christian asked for a traffic study and safety assessment of School Street; the council unanimously sent it to staff for a report.
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee - Sep 23, 2026
Residents say speeding and cut-through traffic on School Street have gotten worse, especially with downtown construction detours. The city will gather speed and traffic data and report back on possible calming measures.
City Council - Sep 17, 2026
Residents asked for a traffic study of School Street, citing speeding, heavy traffic, and noise in a neighborhood they say is losing its residential character.
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee - Apr 29, 2026
High school parents park on both sides of Royal Avenue every afternoon, blocking residents — including seniors — from their homes. The committee wants city staff and the school district to fix the pick-up process before considering new parking ordinances.
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