Resident raises safety concerns at South Washington and Bear; council discusses speed signs and mobile speed humps
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A resident asked the council to address visibility and speeding at South Washington and Bear; the council discussed grants for speed signs, portable speed humps and enforcement limits given staffing levels.
A resident told the council the stop sign at the corner of South Washington and Bear is difficult to see and asked whether a flashing or more visible sign could be installed; councilors said the city is pursuing grants for mobile speed signs and temporary speed humps.
During the public forum Eric Hartford (name given in transcript as Eric Barber/Eric Hartford—transcript lists both) described visibility problems caused when vehicles block sightlines and asked about red flashing signs. Councilors said they are pursuing grants for mobile speed signs and portable speed humps that can be moved as needs change. Council members also noted enforcement capacity limits, saying the city typically has four officers on duty at a time and that citations do not generate most of the revenue for the city.
The council discussed the effectiveness of blinking signs and said staff would check with South Charleston about their experience. Council members flagged that sustained enforcement can reduce speeding for short periods but that behavior often returns once enforcement is absent. The council asked Chief Philip A. Bass to follow up on the intersection and potential temporary measures; no formal vote was taken.