Local officials press for changes on Harborview Road after recent crashes

Mar 30, 2026

Vice Mayor Polk and other board members urged lowering the 45 mph speed limit on Harborview Road and accelerating design or enforcement changes; county staff said adjustments hinge on design standards, enforcement capacity and sales‑tax funded reconstruction.

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Vice Mayor Polk told the MPO that recent serious crashes on Harborview Road make the current 45 mph speed limit unsafe for a residential corridor. "The miles per hour at 45 is absolutely ludicrous," she said during the March 30 meeting, urging the board to pursue a lower posted speed or other physical changes.

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