Town Council to revisit Hidden Ranch speed limit request

Jackson Town Council is set to revisit a Hidden Ranch request that many parents will recognize right away, kids and neighbors walking in the street because there are no sidewalks. According to the Sept. 8 Town Council agenda, the item is a 30 minute discussion led by Public Works Director Johnny Ziem. A related staff report in the meeting packet shows the issue started with a homeowner petition to cut the neighborhood speed limit from 25 mph to 15 mph, citing parked cars, bike traffic, curves, and families with children. Staff previously told council a formal speed zone study could be done with about 9 hours of staff time and roughly $500 to $1,000 in study costs, absorbed in the Public Works budget meeting packet.

The same packet also shows staff evaluating more than just the posted number on the sign. Hidden Ranch streets are described as local roads with on street parking and pedestrian and bicycle activity happening in the roadway, but with generally good sight distance at intersections. For families watching this item, the practical question is simple: will council just talk about speeding again, or actually move toward a recommendation on whether the neighborhood limit should change? The discussion is listed as a possible action item in the agenda.