NHNA has had extensive discussions regarding what solutions may be available to help address the urgent problems that reckless driving is causing along Lead and Coal. It is a nightmare for neighbors that live on intersecting streets, especially those with children and pets. 

We have had discussions regarding increased enforcement, speed changes, and other traffic calming measures. Lead and Coal are challenging because the city utilizes them as a larger connector streets for traffic to and from downtown. This limits both what restrictions can be expected to be acceptable to the city, as well as the practical limitations caused by the decreased traffic capacities of both Central and Silver. As Greg stated, the city is very limited in terms of additional traffic enforcement due to violent and other major crimes that require police response.

This system will be a force multiplier to enforce traffic laws. It will reward drivers for maintaining the speed limit and punish drivers who speed with frequent stops. Not only will it encourage safe speeds, but it will also discourage reckless drivers from using Lead and Coal altogether. It is a creative response to a problem that has been very difficult for our neighborhood to address for some time now. Also, we have a significant financial and political commitment from Councillor Davis to assist us in addressing this problem. This is a rare opportunity for a new solution to one of the major challenges facing our neighborhood, and we should take advantage of it. 

I am in support of seeking funding the proposal. Good to hear from all of you, and to hear your important input on this issue!

Mark Nelson

Secretary

Nob Hill Neighborhood Association