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Hyrum resident urges higher speed limits, fewer stop signs By
Karen Funk HYRUM -- Residents are continuing to push for changes in traffic speeds and signs throughout the city. Resident Bruce Gittins proposed at Thursday's City Council meeting to increase speed limits on several major roads and to remove stop signs from slow intersections. "Motorists are getting the short end of the stick," said Gittins. "When we get in our car we've got some place to go. Most of the time, we do not have time to take a leisurely drive. We are going to work or something." Gittins also argued that law-abiding citizens were the ones who were really being affected by the low speed limits. He says much of their time is being wasted while driving when they surely have something better to do. "A speed should be set at a reasonable speed that the majority of drivers would not normally exceed," he said. Stop signs were also a hot topic of discussion. "I think a stop sign ought to be set where there is a definite, consistent need to come to a complete stop," said Gittins, "and not used as a speed control device." Stop signs have been strategically placed to encourage motorists to travel on the main roads where there are fewer stop signs, said Councilman Douglas L. Stipes. The main roads have higher speed limits for that reason. "This is an ongoing challenge," said Mayor Gordon M. Olson. He referred Gittins' proposal to the safety committee.
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