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Battle Ground considers 20 mph neighborhood limit, camera enforcement and a 0.1% public-safety sales tax to fund new officers
Summary
Council considered two sign-based approaches for 20-mph neighborhood limits, reviewed police collision and speed-stop data concentrated on Main Street, and directed staff to research red-light/speed-camera eligibility and costs.
Traffic safety and public-safety funding were major items in the Sept. 15 council meeting.
Speed limits and signing options
Public Works staff presented two approaches to implementing a 20-mph neighborhood limit: (1) install about 195 signs at subdivision entrances (estimated ~$30,000) to mark individual neighborhoods, or (2) adopt a citywide "20 mph unless otherwise posted" scheme with about 33 signs (estimated ~$10,000) placed at city entry points. Staff warned WSDOT permission may be required for state highways and said each option has trade-offs between cost and potential signage confusion.
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