<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1ErXxV_16XWutIN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1ErXxV_16XWutIN00" width="1200" height="600" >SAINT JO, Texas (KAUZ) - Driving through Saint Jo along Highway 82, there are a number of ways the town has tried to slow down speeding drivers: monitors, reflective signs, and even decoy patrol cars. Despite all of these, speeding through the town hasn’t stopped.The Grazing Grove is one of many businesses that sit right off the highway. According to its owner, the fast traffic isn’t just loud; it’s dangerous too.Those close calls are troubling for businesses and customers, but Saint Jo Chief of Police, Harvey Johnson, said that from a law enforcement standpoint, speeding isn’t as common as many think.“I think speeding is always a serious safety concern. I don’t think the cars coming through town are at an exceptionally high rate of speed. Most of them are 10% to 15% over the speed limit when I stop them. I wouldn’t say that it’s an ongoing-continuous problem, but any town is going to have speeders,” Chief Johnson expressed.Chief Johnson said they would like to have a stronger focus on traffic, but lack the necessary manpower to provide it.How to help? Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce is asking both citizens and businesses to contact the Senior Director of Planning and Model Programs Caroline Mays at Caroline.Mays@TxDOT.gov.What to say? Here is a suggestion:“We have safety concerns for our citizens of Saint Jo, Texas about the impact speeding traffic along Highway 82 has on our businesses district. Truck traffic has increased through the center of town, and many drivers do not slow down for the posted speed limits. We believe adding a traffic light at Highway 82 and Howell Street would help slow drivers who try to beat the existing light at FM 677 and provide additional protection for pedestrians using the crosswalk. Thank you for considering this request to improve safety in our community.”</div></body>

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SAINT JO, Texas (KAUZ) - Driving through Saint Jo along Highway 82, there are a number of ways the town has tried to slow down speeding drivers: monitors, reflective signs, and even decoy patrol cars. Despite all of these, speeding through the town hasn’t stopped. The Grazing Grove is...

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SAINT JO, Texas (KAUZ) - Driving through Saint Jo along Highway 82, there are a number of ways the town has tried to slow down speeding drivers: monitors, 

Community voices concerns over speeding in Saint Jo

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