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Commission asks staff to assess neighborhood streets for possible 25 mph limit
Summary
Commissioner McMillan proposed assessing which neighborhood streets are currently posted at 30 mph, with staff asked to work with Public Works and Police to determine next steps for potentially lowering limits to 25 mph in some areas.
Commissioner Marianne McMillan renewed discussion of a possible citywide approach to reducing speed limits on neighborhood streets, asking staff to identify which streets are posted at 30 mph and to coordinate with Public Works and the Police Department on next steps.
Nut graf: The proposal is a first step toward a "holistic approach" to speed management rather than immediate blanket sign changes; staff was asked to assess existing speed limits and report back.
McMillan said the commission continues to receive complaints about speeding and distracted driving on neighborhood streets and described a proposal to look at reducing posted limits from 30 to 25 mph on targeted neighborhood streets. She said a reduction in posted speed alone "will not curtail all speeding," but that it could be part of a broader program including enforcement and engineering measures.
As an initial action, staff will assess which neighborhood streets are currently posted at 30 mph so the commission and staff can coordinate on possible next steps, including discussions with Public Works and the Police Department.
Ending: No formal ordinance was introduced; the meeting recorded direction for staff to inventory current speed-posting and return with recommendations and data for further consideration.
