Columbia Township Police have a device that tells motorists how fast they are traveling. Of course, everyone has a speedometer on the dashboard, but this gives an exact number as you pass it.
Police Chief Jay Niles says the sign collects data. He believes that it will be an aid to public education and traffic safety. The sign may also reveal problem areas. When this photo was taken, the sign was on Eagle Point Drive on the newly paved area. Since then, the sign has been relocated to Hyde Road, another 25 mph zone.
What does the data say about speeds? The following is a sample from one day – Saturday, July 29. On that weekend day, 448 vehicles passed by the sign. At that location on Eagle Point Drive, not one exceeded the speed limit. This chart shows average speeds for each hour between 7 am and 1 pm.
What were the average speeds by percentage for the entire day?
The chief welcomes input from those who would like the sign posted in their area. He indicates “there could be a waiting list, but I’d like to hear from residents.” For the sign to be attached, the fittings must be compatible.
Right after it was installed – immediately after the turn onto the east west portion of Eagle Point, I tried to exceed the speed limit before the sign. I stepped on the gas and could only get my car to 19 mph. The sign was too close to the turn to do any good or get any good data.
Additionally the police put a traffic cop on the east end of Eagle Point – right after the 90 degree turn to Hyde. Another waste. There was no time for anyone to speed up if they were going west. If someone was travelling east, the drivers have to slow down for the 90 degree curve .
Really poor placement of both the sign and the ca, which makes any data collected as useless.
Hi, I’d like the traffic monitor on Ocean Beach as I’ve seen many speeders in excess of 10 -20 miles over the posted 25 mile limit throughout the day. Many walkers and bicyclists walk within feet of the road as there is no sidewalks.
I really appreciate seeing the speed limit reader around Clarklake. On Eagle Point, it needed to be flipped around to monitor the speed at the end of the long straight road. It was impossible to drive over the speed limit so close after a 90-degree turn.
Chief Niles You told me that if this was done it would increase the speed limits . I was asking for this to be done for 5 yrs.
I have been complaining for a long time,nothing is ever done! They should try some portable speed-bumps. Bikinis are done, so is the parol until next Memorial day weekend!