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Commission discusses three park-related study ideas: speed limits, street trees and a temporary ice rink
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Commission on Jan. 12 debated three park-related study ideas: lowering speed limits adjacent to parks under AB 43, leveraging street trees to calm traffic, and reintroducing a temporary winter ice rink downtown.
The Parks and Recreation Commission on Jan. 12 discussed three proposed study issues that intersect parks, traffic safety and downtown activation.
1) AB 43 and lower speed limits near parks: a commissioner proposed studying whether to use California Assembly Bill 43 to lower speed limits to 20 mph or less on streets adjacent to parks. Staff advised the commission not to sponsor the study, saying traffic engineering is the appropriate lead and that the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) or a city council sponsor would be better paths to advance the issue. A city staff member summarized the recommendation:…
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