(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ A recent traffic study conducted on Highlands Parkway in Columbia, MO has revealed that vehicle speeds on the road are higher than desired. In response to this issue, the City of Columbia Public Works department has announced an upcoming open house meeting to discuss a potential traffic calming project for the area.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, June 18 from 6-7 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gymnasium located at 4708 Highlands Parkway. City engineering staff will be present at the meeting to provide information and answer any questions from the public. Attendees will also have access to diagrams and other project materials for review.

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Detailed information about the project, including data from the speed study, can be found on the project webpage at BeHeard.CoMo.gov/Highlands-Parkway-traffic-calming. This information will also be available for review at the open house meeting. The public is encouraged to attend and provide feedback, which will be taken into consideration as designs for the project are developed.

All residents, property owners, and other interested parties are welcome to attend any open meetings regarding this project. For those in need of accommodations due to a disability, please contact 573.874.CITY (2489) or email create new email in advance of the meeting date.

The City of Columbia is committed to addressing community concerns and encourages public participation in decision-making processes. The open house meeting for the Highlands Parkway traffic calming project is just one example of this commitment.

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