WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WKBW) — In West Seneca, the speed limit is 35mph. But on a few side streets that drivers cut through, as well as on some main roads, neighbors say drivers completely ignore that.
"Like last night, I was sitting on the porch, a car went down around 69 miles an hour," Tom Beyer, who lives on Seneca Creek Road, said.
For years, speeding has been an issue in the area. You can read more here or watch below.
"It's not a quick fix, but I think it's something that's been talked about for a long time and we're finally making it happen," Gary Dickson, Town Supervisor, said.
That fix is to lower the speed limit from 35 to 30mph.
"You might think that lowering it to 30 is not a big deal, but it does lower the limit where police can feel confident about giving tickets," Dickson said.
WATCH: 'We're finally making it happen': West Seneca moving forward with lowering speed limit
What about speed bumps or a road diet?
The Town Engineer did a study and suggested the following:
- Changing the road to an "S-shape"
- Curb extensions or "bump outs"
- Raised sidewalks
- Striping
- Speed Humps
- Speed Radar Signs
- Stop Signs
"That's not something we want to do right away," Dickson said. "Speed bumps are not liked by the highway department. They're not liked by the fire department. So, we want to avoid that if possible."
A public hearing will be held at a town board meeting with the hope of having this approved to take effect later this summer.
