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[C.L. Overman]

Paul, I’ve been out of town and honestly forgot to ask him. Senior moment . Will call tomorrow.
Thanks,
C.L.

[C.L. Overman]

Drivers on Montlake….as you have noticed, the KUB project on Montlake is moving east toward Timberlake with the temporary traffic signals stationed at the hilltop near Timberlake and near Lakemoor. PLEASE OBSERVE THESE SIGNALS. THEY ARE THERE FOR YOUR SAFETY. I have actually seen folks run the red signal due to severe impatience and apparently bad time management. That action is dangerous to the works, yourself and is illegal. Please…we’ve known about this project for weeks so plan ahead just a little.
Thanks
C.L. Overman
363-2663

[C.L. Overman]

At the recent LHHA HOA meeting, we discussed speeding and possible actions, past, present and future. The Knox Co traffic engineer has submitted work orders for some additional signs and is waiting for feedback from above on other striping, rumble strips etc. The Board has created a Task Force which will hopefully be up and running shortly. We would like to have additional volunteers for the task force especially with an engineering, law enforcement and education background. In the meantime, please respect your neighbors and drive the speed limit….
Thanks
C.L. Overman
363-2663

[C.L. Overman]

Lakemoor Hills New Year’s Resolution
As we move into 2017, a New Year’s resolution is offered for your consideration.
We are fortunate to live in a wonderful neighborhood where our residents truly are neighbors in the best sense of the word.
Most of our streets are residential in nature and generally demand slower speeds.
Montlake and Maloney are the primary exceptions.
Complaints of speeding on these roads, casual observation as well as close-calls indicate speeding is on-going.
Improved traffic safety requires education, engineering and enforcement. We can add “empathy” for our neighbors as a fourth component of traffic safety.
So, in 2017, here’s a basic plan.
1. EMPATHY – Let’s start out the year with Empathy for our neighbors who live and walk along Montlake and Maloney by slowing down and observing the speed limit which is 30 mph and 25 mph on Ferry.

2. EDUCATION – Our neighborhood is full of intelligent people so consider this resolution educational. We all know the results of speeding so not much Education should be required.

3. ENGINEERING – The Knox County traffic engineer has agreed to analyze signing and striping needs from an Engineering perspective along our two major roads and make selected additions/improvements. You may see additional signage but we know instinctively when we are driving too fast on our two major roads.

4. ENFORCEMENT – As a last resort, the KCSO may be asked to provide Enforcement of speed limits.

The LHHA meeting is Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00PM at Lake Hills Presbyterian Church.

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