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Council considers making Mason Road speeds more consistent; police recommend 30 mph stretch
Summary
City staff proposed a speed‑code amendment to make speed limits consistent on Mason Road (proposed 30 mph between Roosevelt and the S‑curves, with 25 mph maintained through the curves); Police Chief Schaefer recommended the change and council agreed to proceed with the required second and third readings to allow public input.
City staff asked the council to consider an amendment to chapter 73 (speed regulations) to revise school‑zone times and to make the speed limit on Mason Road more consistent.
The proposed change would adjust signage and school‑zone timing (staff recommended changing referenced signage to 7:30 to 4:30) and would create a continuous 30‑mph corridor from Roosevelt to the approach to the S‑curves, with the S‑curves themselves remaining at 25 mph. Staff noted a speed study that used the 85th‑percentile methodology and explained that many motorists are currently driving above posted speeds in parts of the corridor.
Police Chief Schaefer supported the 35→30 reduction in parts of the corridor to improve consistency and reduce accidents related to speed differentials; several council members said they favored consistent signage and requested the normal second and third readings to give the public a chance to weigh in. Council agreed not to waive readings and to continue the ordinance process so residents may comment during the formal hearing period before adoption.
Next steps: staff will proceed with the second and third readings on the ordinance (scheduled reading process) and public comment opportunities will be available before any final adoption vote.
