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Council considers lowering Drexel Avenue speed limit to 25 mph after recent road changes
Summary
Council held first reading of Ordinance 17-25 to set the speed limit on Drexel Avenue between Main Street and Broad Street at 25 mph following a road diet and streetscape changes; staff said ODOT would accept 30 mph based on the posted speed study but council may legislate 25 mph.
Council held a first reading of Ordinance 17-25 to set a 25 miles-per-hour speed limit on Drexel Avenue between Main Street and Broad Street.
Sponsor Councilmember Markham described the street as previously posted at 35 mph and said roadway changes — islands and lane reconfiguration implemented in recent years — have reduced speeds. He…
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