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Kirkland refines Transportation Safety Action Plan; proposes 20 mph default on local streets
Summary
Council reviewed a consultant‑backed Transportation Safety Action Plan that recommends a 20 mph default on local streets and a policy preference for 30 mph on arterials; staff will return with an ordinance and an implementation/phasing plan in early 2026.
Kirkland staff presented a finalized Transportation Safety Action Plan on Nov. 5 that identifies corridor and intersection priorities, data‑driven countermeasures, and a revised speed‑limit setting policy. The plan is intended to help the city reach its Vision Zero goal of eliminating transportation fatalities and serious injuries.
The plan’s recommended policy language sets 20 mph as the city’s default local‑street speed and states a preference — not an automatic rule — for a 30 mph maximum on arterials. Because state law constrains…
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