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Council authorizes Pringle Parkade safety project; staff to pilot robot monitoring and design traffic calming

Salem City Council · October 20, 2025
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Summary

After repeated reports of street‑racing activity in the Pringle Parkade, council authorized a midyear project to implement safety improvements including a $60,000 traffic‑delineation plan and directed facilities to pilot vendor‑monitored security robots (vendor quote $5,500/month).

Councilors on Nov. 10 authorized creation of a midyear budget project titled “Pringle Parkade safety improvements” to address recurring street‑racing and drifting inside the downtown Pringle Parkade. Staff reported ongoing evening gatherings and risky driving inside the structure that have caused injuries and safety complaints from nearby residents.

Two complementary measures were described: a…

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