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Speed‑study results: ODOT recommends 45 mph for Echo Junction corridor; city weighing matching township request
Summary
Following resident complaints, traffic counts and ODOT analysis recommended a 45 mph limit for Echo Junction Road; staff told the committee that the township has requested the change and the city’s safety committee voted to forward legislation recommending the city post 45 mph to make the corridor consistent.
City staff briefed the committee on a speed‑limit review for Echo Junction Road after a resident complaint that motorists were traveling 50–55 mph. Engineering data gathered over multiple studies produced different calculated speeds over the years; staff said that ODOT's 2024 analysis recommended a 45 mph limit for the corridor.
The matter is significant because the roadway currently carries inconsistent posted limits: staff said the township portion is posted at 55 mph while the city…
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