WEIRTON — A request to reduce the speed limit on one residential street could, eventually, spread to other areas of Weirton.

As part of Thursday’s meeting of the Weirton Traffic Commission, Ward 1 Councilman Tim Connell put forth a proposal to lower the speed limit on Thurman Avenue from its current 25 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour.

He cited an increase in younger families with children living in the neighborhood, as well as on-street parking being available on both sides of the street.

Others in attendance agreed it is a concern, with some saying 25 miles is too high for such a street.

“I don’t think people realize what 25 is like in a residential area,” said Ward 4 Councilman Rick Stead.

Connell indicated he would like to see similar changes made throughout the city, noting portions of Main Street also are set at 25 miles per hour, and feels that is too high for residential neighborhoods.

In recent years, the city’s Traffic Commission and Weirton Council have been approached by several residents with concerns about speeding in residential neighborhoods.

Commissioners also recommended a request from Stead to install new crosswalks on West Street, at its intersections with Lee Avenue, Ferguson Avenue, and Taylor Avenue.

“The ones that run parallel to West Street already exist,” Stead said, indicating the move would make sure there are four such crosswalks at each intersection.

Commissioner Fred Marsh noted there are curb cuts at the intersections, which, by law, require crosswalks to also be installed.

In other business, Thursday, commissioners agreed to have a stop sign installed on Figueroe Street, at the corner of Figuroe and North 10th Street, but denied a proposal to install a sign prohibiting U-turns at the dead end of North 10th Street.

A recommendation also was made to expand a no-parking zone across from 136 Estes Ave., adding four feet on each side of the existing zone, at the request of the resident. The item will require an ordinance to be approved by City Council to go into effect.