Decatur Speed Limits: Public Input Requested
Decatur Metro | August 9, 2013From Decatur PD’s Sgt. Jennifer Ross…
City of Decatur wants your opinion on the current speed limits. At the request of a number of residents, city staff has conducted a review of speed limits and several other traffic related issues within the jurisdiction. Based on this research and adopted policies, a proposal has been drafted to improve consistency and help make Decatur a safe, walkable and bike-friendly community for all ages. You can read more about the project online at decaturga.com.
Here’s how you can learn more about this project:
- Step 1: Download the Draft Proposal
- Step 2: Leave comments with our online form
- Step 3: Attend a public input session:
WHEN: August 14th, 6:00pm-7:30pm
WHERE: Decatur City Hall
Accident map courtesy of the city’s Speed Limits Study
Decatur City Commission Approves Renovation Plan for Ebster Pool
Decatur Metro | August 9, 2013At Monday’s City Commission meeting, the commission approved the plan for the renovation of Ebster Pool, which has been an on-and-off topic of discussion for the past year or so. According to the meeting agenda, “The plan includes the following elements:”
- Changes to the pool to reduce its length from 25 meters to 25 yards and to widen the pool to provide 8 lanes for competitive swimming.
- Overhead lighting to allow longer hours for swimming meets.
- New mechanical systems to replace the original filtration tanks and pumps installed when the pool was built over 30 years ago.
- Complete renovation of the bathhouse to include new men’s and women’s changing rooms, a family changing room, new staff office, mechanical and storage rooms.
- New shade structures and a spray pad for young children.
- New lift for disabled swimmers, new water fountains, fencing and other amenities.
Free-For-All Friday 8/9/13
Decatur Metro | August 9, 2013Feel free to use this post to make comments and ask questions about local issues not yet discussed here over the past week.
Comments close on Monday.