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Traffic safety committee urges speed reviews and green bike-lane paint; neighborhood association recognized
Summary
Keizer’s traffic safety committee reported multiple neighborhood safety concerns March 3—parking near schools and parks, recurring speeding complaints and a new budget request for green bike-lane paint—and the council accepted the Southeast Keizer Neighborhood Association annual report.
The city’s Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee reported to the Keizer City Council March 3 on multiple neighborhood safety issues and recommended follow-ups, and council accepted the annual report from the Southeast Keizer Neighborhood Association.
Traffic committee member Mike DeBlase said residents raised parking problems near Claggett School, including parents blocking driveways, mailboxes and access; the committee recommended the residents discuss the issue with the school first and report back. DeBlase also reported complaints about overnight vehicle parking at Ben Miller Park, where parking by the curb and on a curve can block driveways and park access; councilors noted the area lacks signage and suggested staff and neighborhood groups brainstorm solutions.
The committee reviewed recent traffic-management plans and speed studies: Park Meadow between Meadow Glen and Wheatland received a speed study; Verda Lane’s speed readings did not meet the threshold for enforcement but will receive increased patrol attention. Based on multiple speeding concerns, the committee passed a motion to hire an engineer to evaluate lowering residential speeds to 20 mph for city streets; committee leaders asked council to consider that recommendation and directed staff to study it.
The committee also passed a motion to draft a proposed budget for green paint at seven locations around Lockhaven and River Road to highlight bike lanes; an earlier quote for painting was about $29,000 and staff said there are not funds available in the current fiscal year without borrowing.
Council accepted the Southeast Keizer Neighborhood Association’s annual report and extended recognition for an additional year by unanimous vote. Association secretary Don Davis told council the group held seven official meetings with an average attendance of eight, led graffiti cleanup efforts, coordinated with schools and Fish and Wildlife on a beaver dam issue at Claggett Creek, and participated in neighborhood events including National Night Out and holiday community dinners.
Why this matters: the committee’s recommendations—additional enforcement or a potential engineering study to reduce speeds, and targeted bike-lane paint—respond to resident safety concerns around schools, parks and neighborhood streets. The neighborhood association report documents volunteer activities and local safety priorities.
What’s next: staff will follow up on the committee’s requests, discuss Ben Miller Park parking with the neighborhood association and prepare cost estimates for the green paint proposal and the proposed 20 mph engineering evaluation.
