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Boise council adopts 'control speed' ordinance aimed at Greenbelt safety
Summary
The City Council adopted ORD‑20‑25, creating an offense of 'control of speed' aimed at improving safety on the Greenbelt; council members said it is a step in an ongoing multi‑agency effort, not a complete solution.
The Boise City Council voted to adopt an ordinance creating an offense described as "control of speed," an action council members said is intended to improve safety on the Boise River Greenbelt.
Council members discussed the ordinance as a step toward addressing frequent resident complaints about speeding on shared recreation pathways. Several members praised interagency collaboration and said further work with neighboring jurisdictions will be necessary to fully address safety concerns.
Council member Holly Burton said the measure will not be a "panacea" but represents progress and recognized collaboration among the City of Boise, Garden City and Ada County. "I don't know that this is...the end all be all solution to problem with speeding on the Green Belt. I think it's a good step," she said.
Another council member said residents express regular concern about speeding on the Greenbelt and supported the ordinance as a step to improve safety for pathway users. Council members encouraged continued interagency coordination, targeted messaging and enforcement in problem areas such as bridge and tunnel approaches.
The council approved ORD‑20‑25 on a roll call vote after dispensation of further readings; the meeting record shows the council voted unanimously in favor during the roll call step reported as "All in favor, motion carries." The ordinance amends Boise City Code to create the offense and renumber subsequent provisions; it includes an effective date in the text on second/third reading.
Council members emphasized that the ordinance complements other technical and outreach measures and that staff will continue collaborative work with Ada County and Garden City on pathway safety.
