Residents split over East Valley speed reduction; critics call it premature
Jun 18, 2026
Public commenters told the board the proposed reduction of East Valley Road's speed limit from 45 to 35 mph should be delayed until additional projects (including Moore Parkway) are completed and until the county can demonstrate measurement plans for effectiveness; safety concerns and traffic flow impacts were central.
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Residents who spoke during the meeting criticized a proposed speed limit reduction on East Valley Road from 45 to 35 miles per hour. Steve Mundy said the change is a “solution looking for a problem” and asked what goals and performance metrics the county will use to measure effectiveness.
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