Residents of a local neighborhood expressed growing concerns over speeding vehicles and inadequate street lighting during a recent government meeting. The discussions highlighted alarming statistics regarding traffic speeds, with one resident citing a 2016 speed study indicating that vehicles were recorded traveling at speeds up to 57 miles per hour in areas where the current limit is 30 miles per hour.

Concerns were raised about the dangers posed by heavy trucks speeding through residential areas, particularly in light of the stopping distances required for different vehicles. For instance, a car traveling at 60 miles per hour requires approximately 250 feet to stop, while a truck needs even more—325 feet—raising fears for the safety of children in the neighborhood.

Residents proposed potential solutions to address these issues, including the installation of permanent radar signs and lane narrowing stripes, which could be more cost-effective. The community expressed appreciation for the attention given to the speeding problem on Decker and Montana streets and looked forward to continued collaboration with local authorities.

Additionally, issues with street lighting were brought to light, with reports of multiple streetlights being out for extended periods. One resident noted that six streetlights in their subdivision were non-functional, with four of those located on Montana Drive. The lack of adequate lighting, combined with the speeding problem, has raised significant safety concerns among residents, prompting calls for urgent action from local government officials.