Cobb County residents frustrated with speeding cars in their neighborhoods now have more power to address the issue, thanks to recent policy changes.
🏡 Why It Matters: Homeowners can now more easily petition for traffic calming measures, giving them a stronger voice in protecting their community’s safety and quality of life.
🚗 What’s Happening: Residents can now request help from the county if:
- 65% of neighbors sign a petition
- Vehicles are significantly exceeding posted speed limits on their streets
🔍 Between the Lines:
- The new policy lowers speed thresholds for intervention on residential streets
- Options for slowing traffic have been “dramatically increased,” according to county officials
🤝 Community Collaboration: Drew Raessler, Cobb DOT Director, emphasized resident involvement:
- DOT will study data and propose solutions
- Residents can provide feedback, leveraging their local knowledge
