tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post5840431254669562598..comments2024-03-20T11:21:16.856-04:00Comments on Heneghan’s Dunwoody Blog: Tuesday Dunwoody City Council - Zoning, Speeding Ticket Fees & Allowing Drinking in the ParkJohn Heneghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18046846808671417720noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-24550556369810984412009-01-20T08:10:00.000-05:002009-01-20T08:10:00.000-05:00Speeding is a serious issue in some areas of Dunwo...Speeding is a serious issue in some areas of Dunwoody, or so many of us think. Even if the 'Your Speed Is' feature is not used Dynamic Speed Display Signs would gather empirical data about traffic patterns in our community that would confirm or deny these perceptions. Of course these data would be promptly posted on the Dunwoody website for citizen review ;^).<BR/><BR/>There is a reasonably current <A HREF="http://scholarworks.umass.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1170&context=theses" REL="nofollow"> study of the effectiveness</A> of these devices in urban settings with <A HREF="http://www.google.com/search?q=effectiveness+of+dynamic+speed+display+signs+in+permanent+applications&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a" REL="nofollow"> additional references</A> supporting their use for traffic calming. These devices are proven effective, especially in school zones and when backed by enforcement. Because they also gather real traffic speed data, they enhance the efficient deployment of enforcement teams.Sight Edmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02209999489685877741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-43613384830235104842009-01-19T14:35:00.000-05:002009-01-19T14:35:00.000-05:00Thank you installerone, the City has just complete...Thank you installerone, the City has just completed the Safe Routes to Schools Grant application to improve the sidewalks around Kingsly Elementary and I will have public works look into the feasibility of the speed detection signs.<BR/><BR/>http://radarspeedsigns.com<BR/><BR/>http://www.usa.safekids.org/wtwJohn Heneghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18046846808671417720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-91492869527659362872009-01-19T13:53:00.000-05:002009-01-19T13:53:00.000-05:00I have seen many grants on these radar speed signs...I have seen many grants on these radar speed signs but two in particular on www.safe-routes-usa.com and www.safe-kids-worldwide.com seem they could help purchase these signs near schools and in neighborhoods.installeronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06249091153258207780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-43975028240691763972009-01-03T13:16:00.000-05:002009-01-03T13:16:00.000-05:00The 10 MPH cushion is well known in Georgia and se...The 10 MPH cushion is well known in Georgia and seems to have originated to address complaints that the state was riddled with speed traps. This is also behind limits on the amount of revenue generated from traffic fines.<BR/><BR/>It also means Chamblee Dunwoody between Spalding and Roberts has, and probably will continue to have, dangerous speeding. I'm sure there are several other areas just as bad. <BR/><BR/>I was only partly tongue-in-cheek when I suggested we install radar speed signs as the 'Welcome to Dunwoody' signs. They have been shown to slow down speeders and they can be used to gather hard data for efficient deployment of enforcement resources.Sight Edmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02209999489685877741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-50769945212922813792009-01-03T09:41:00.000-05:002009-01-03T09:41:00.000-05:00No Pattie, law enforcement can generally issue a t...No Pattie, law enforcement can generally issue a ticket at 10 or 11 miles per hour over the limit except strict enforcement is allowed in school zones.<BR/><BR/>I wrote a number of articles on speeding when I was concerned about excessive speed in Brook Run Park.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://dunwoodynorth.blogspot.com/2008/01/hb968-speed-enforcement-legislation.html" REL="nofollow">My request for strict enforcement in parks.</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://dunwoodynorth.blogspot.com/2007/12/dekalb-reports-that-speeding-is-typical.html" REL="nofollow">Speeding typical in Brook Run</A><BR/><BR/>I was only pointing out a few examples of the future penalties that may be assessed within the City limits as per the fee schedule.John Heneghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18046846808671417720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-22044742538305380462009-01-03T05:51:00.000-05:002009-01-03T05:51:00.000-05:00John: Wait--do you mean that a driver would not b...John: Wait--do you mean that a driver would not be ticketed in a 35-mile-per-hour zone unless he or she was driving 55 miles per hour? Aren't we trying to make this city more walkable?Pattie Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980323449305990299noreply@blogger.com