Data center traffic woes
Residents in Fairfax, Iowa, are experiencing significant traffic congestion and safety issues attributed to the QTS data center. In response, the Fairfax City Council has established a new committee to address these concerns and work with QTS and the Iowa DOT on solutions.
Residents in Fairfax, Iowa, have expressed months of complaints regarding traffic congestion, speeding, and safety hazards, which they attribute to the QTS data center. Data presented to the city council indicated vehicles traveling up to 95 mph on Fairfax Road.
In response to these persistent concerns, the Fairfax City Council voted to establish a new data center traffic and safety committee. This committee is intended to serve as a primary contact point for residents, city staff, the Iowa DOT, and representatives from the data center to collaborate on solutions. A QTS data center representative, introduced as a new community engagement liaison, attended the meeting and affirmed the company's commitment to addressing resident concerns and collaborating with the community. The committee's main objectives include enhancing safety and developing traffic control measures with state officials.