In a move geared toward enhancing road safety for everyone, the Milton City Council decided yesterday to slash speed limits on Batesville Road, Hamby Road, and Hickory Flat Road. According to a report by the City of Milton, the new limits will drop from 45 to 40 mph, a response to the Local Road Safety Plan’s recommendations for curbing speed to protect drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. Public Works Director Sara Leaders said in the meeting, “We’ll be preparing for the next round of (potential) speed limit reductions,” hinting at a continuing trend of traffic calming in the area.