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Page 2, September 30, 2024, The Islander
County updated on Speed Mitigation
By Matthew J. Permar
At their called work session meeting
earlier this month the Glynn County
Board of Commissioners (BOC) got an
update on possible options for ‘Speed
Mitigation Strategies’ from Public
Works Director Danny Smith.
The issue was prompted, at least in
part, by the recent repaving of Broad
way on St. Simons, a project that in
cluded the replacement of a number of
speed humps to slow traffic down.
Broadway, a neighborhood street,
is often used as a cut-through from
Demere Rd. to Frederica Rd. so driv
ers can avoid the Demere / Frederica
roundabout and the busy stretch
of commercial businesses along
Frederica.
When Public Works repaved it the
manufactured speed humps were re
placed with asphalt humps that were
a bit taller.
Some of the area residents liked
them and some thought they were too
severe. Director Danny Smith met on
site with a number of them to discuss
the situation and the humps were
shaved down a bit so they would be
less jarring but still slow traffic.
At the BOC meeting, Smith told
the commissioners that a combina
tion of enforcement, engineering and
public outreach was successful in get
ting drivers to slow down, according to
researchers.
He said the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is
the national standard for any street,
highway or bicycle trail that is open to
the public and is part of Georgia Code.
Speed Management Countermea
sures include more than just Speed
Humps, which are generally used on
residential streets or other low-speed
roads. Studies show speed humps
can be effective at reducing speeds by
nearly 10 mph, said Smith.
Other speed management devices
include:
• Speed Feedback Signs - interac
tive signs display a vehicle’s current
speed to remind the driver to slow
down and obey the posted speed limit.
Research shows these types of signs
have been effective at reducing speeds
by 5 mph. The cost to install a single
feedback sign can be as little as $4,600
or as much as $9,000. This does not
include maintenance or repair. There
is one located at the east end of the
Frederica River Bridge coming on to
St. Simons.
• Enhanced Curve Delineation - by
improving striping or signing along
horizontal curves, motorists are more
aware of the road’s curvature and are
more likely to slow down to a speed
that matches the curve’s perceived se
verity. Depending on the type, studies
show speeds can be reduced by nearly
10 mph;
• Roundabouts - this type of cir
cular intersection is very effective at
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Historic Ritz Theatre
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Exchange Club hosts local
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Glynn Academy, Coach Garrett Grady Brunswick High, Glynn County School
Superintendent Dr. Scott Spence and Exchange Club President Barry Cooper.
Recently The Exchange club of Brunswick welcomed the coaches from Brunswick
High and Glynn Academy. Dr. Scott Spence, Glynn County Superintendent of
Schools, introduced both coaches and talked about their winning programs.
The coaches told the Club about last year’s success and were looking forward
to this year’s winning season.
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