The City Council is studying speed bumps as a way to curb speeding in certain neighborhoods.
Debra Williams, who lives in the 550 N. 2350 West area, has approached the council about speeders in her neighborhood where children frequently play near the road."We do have a major problem with kids walking to school," Mayor Howard Stoddard said of speeding problems.
He's certain speed bumps would cause snow removal problems for the city but is willing to let the council study the possibility.
Council member Jay Ritchie has volunteered to research speed bumps and report at the Oct. 11 meeting.
The Davis County Sheriff's Department made some speed surveys in the area and found the average speed to be 27 mph in the morning and 29 mph in the afternoon.
However, Williams said the heavy time for speeders is 6 to 8 p.m. The council has instructed the sheriff's department to resurvey the area at that time period.
But they won't just be surveying. They will also give speeding tickets.
"The police presence will help," said City Council member Farrell Cook.
- In a related matter, the City Council has voted to reduce the speed limit on northbound 3000 West from 40 mph to 35 mph. This makes the limit consistent with the southbound speed.
The council is checking to determine if Syracuse City will back West Point on the reduced speed limit, since 3000 West includes the border of the city.