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Council upholds denial of two 20 mph school‑zone requests near Guilford High School
Summary
The Rockford City Council voted 8‑4 to accept the Codes and Regulations Committee recommendation to deny two proposals to create 20 mph school‑zone speed limits on Spring Creek Road and Mulford Road.
The Rockford City Council voted 8‑4 to accept the Codes and Regulations Committee’s recommendation to deny two citizen requests to establish 20 mph school‑zone speed limits on Spring Creek Road and on Mulford Road.
The measures sought (1) a 20 mph speed restriction on Spring Creek Road from the Brookview Road east intersection to Mulford Road and (2) a 20 mph speed restriction on Mulford Road from Spring Creek Road to 40 feet north of Bridal Drive. The committee recommendation—to deny both requests—was the item the council considered and approved by roll call.
Council discussion focused on pedestrian safety, enforcement capacity and the roads’ roles as arterial connectors. Alderman Meeks, who said she was "curious" about the denial, pressed for the rationale because she cited…
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