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Third-grader Wyatt Friends presents speed survey as Portola Valley committee presses sheriff for more enforcement
Summary
A Portola Valley third-grader presented radar-collected data showing widespread speeding near his school; committee members praised his petition and discussed speed bumps, signage and lowering school-zone limits while the sheriff's office reported 27 moving citations in March but zero speed-specific citations.
A third-grader told the Portola Valley Bicycle, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee on April 1 that many drivers exceed posted limits near his school and offered data and a petition to prompt action.
"My name is Wyatt Friends, a third grader at Orangeville Elementary," Wyatt said, describing a January-to-March effort that included a March 16 data collection assisted by Deputy Nate. Wyatt said he measured 53 vehicles and one bicycle and found that "68% of cars were going above" the posted limit; he delivered a petition that had 23 signatures and recommended speed-feedback signs, more signage on Shauny Pass and a crossing-guard program.
Committee members praised Wyatt's work. "You've collected lots of data," Chair Ed Holland said. Members asked detailed questions about Wyatt's proposed countermeasures, whether signage and a speed box (feedback trailer)…
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