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Speed study shows elevated northbound speeds on 10th Avenue; staff will monitor and consult police
Summary
An engineering speed study found average northbound speeds of 37.8 mph and southbound 30.3 mph on a stretch of 10th Avenue; staff said they have referred the matter to police for monitoring and plan to reassess after the area is built out.
A speed study conducted May 13–16 on 10th Avenue (about 100 feet south of the Meyer property) found average northbound speeds of 37.8 mph and southbound averages of 30.3 mph on a 25 mph posted road. The report showed the 80th percentile speed for the northbound direction near 44 mph and that 97.5% of northbound drivers exceeded the 25 mph limit; the comparable southbound numbers were lower but still elevated.
“On average the northbound speeds were several miles per hour faster than the southbound,” said Andy Raul of Ayers Associates, who presented the data. Staff said they had forwarded the complaint to the Police Department for monitoring and enforcement. Committee members debated whether to change the posted speed limit; staff and the consultant recommended waiting until the area is more fully built out before adjusting regulatory limits. Craig offered to check the number and locations of posted speed limit signs and to follow up with the alderman.
