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Buena Park adopts updated speed limits on 21 segments following new state law and speed survey

Buena Park City Council · July 22, 2025
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Summary

Following a state‑law change and an updated engineering and spot‑speed survey, the council adopted an ordinance that lowers posted limits on 21 segments citywide — averaging about a 5 mph reduction on affected arterials — and directed coordination with county signal timing and enforcement planning.

The Buena Park City Council adopted an ordinance updating the city’s special speed‑zone map after staff completed a citywide engineering and traffic survey required under the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the California Vehicle Code.

Principal Engineer Nader Alkom told the council the updated survey — the required seven‑year update — recommends reduced posted speeds on 21 segments, including an average 5‑mile‑per‑hour reduction on key arterials such as Artesia Boulevard, Beach Boulevard,…

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