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Council orders speed-control measures on Simmeron Drive after police cite repeated speeding and crashes
Summary
Following police reports of repeated speeding and accidents, Mission City Council voted to install initial speed-control measures on Simmeron Drive at city expense and to work with the HOA on details; staff cited more than 135 tickets and multiple accidents at the corridor last year.
The Mission City Council unanimously authorized city staff to proceed with speed-control measures on Simmeron Drive, citing persistent speeding and repeated crashes in the neighborhood.
Chief Torres presented traffic-safety committee findings and enforcement data, noting the department issued “more than 135 tickets” on Simmeron Drive last year and handled multiple accidents at the Simmeron/Rio Grande intersection. The chief described the request as a case‑by‑case safety measure and said the department had run targeted enforcement before seeking traffic-calming infrastructure.
Council discussion focused on balancing public-safety benefit, cost, and homeowner association concerns. One council member suggested the HOA should pay for improvements; another countered that the city initiated the item and should fund the first installation. Staff said an initial speed-hump request put forward by council would cost approximately $10,000 and recommended starting with the less‑intrusive speed control option and evaluating outcomes before adding more devices.
The motion approved directs staff to proceed with speed-control installation at city expense for the initial location, coordinate quickly with the HOA, and return with a final staff recommendation on design and cost. Council emphasized rapid follow-up because residents consider the corridor dangerous and time-sensitive.
Why it matters: The measure addresses a concentrated safety concern for roughly 640 families reported by a council member and aims to reduce speeding-related crashes; the city will initially shoulder the cost and evaluate whether additional measures are needed.
Next steps: Staff will implement the initial speed-control device, coordinate with the HOA on placement and design (including possible speed cushions to allow emergency vehicles through), and report back on effectiveness and requests for additional installations.
