Committee approves request to ODOT to lower Lake Avenue speed limit to 30 mph

The committee unanimously approved Resolution 1097‑2025, asking the Ohio Department of Transportation to declare a 30 mph speed limit for the Lake Avenue corridor from West 117th Street to Detroit Avenue.

Cameron Roberts, a staff member working on Vision Zero and capital projects, summarized a weeklong speed‑zone study and crash analysis. Roberts said the study showed a majority of drivers were already traveling below the posted 35 mph limit; the corridor also has roadway changes (lane reductions, medians, bike lanes) that staff said support a lower limit. "Reducing car speed limits by five miles per hour can go a very long way and potentially save a life when a crash does occur," Roberts told the committee.

Staff said they will seek written approval from ODOT and then install advance signage for several weeks prior to changing posted speed‑limit signs; they estimated a three to four week public‑notification and implementation window after ODOT's written approval.

The resolution passed the committee.