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A Resolution of the City Commission supporting the concept of Youth Zones and directing the City Manager to take appropriate action to implement the concept.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Fors, Jr.)
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Despite recently lowering speed limits on neighborhood streets from 35 MPH to 25 MPH, residents continue to express concerns about vehicle speed, particularly around areas that experience high youth activity, such as parks and playgrounds.
The Youth Zone concept, as outlined in the attached memorandum, creates a toolkit of solutions that City Staff can use to increase safety in areas with high youth activity, including strict enforcement of posted speed limits and special signage. The program will begin by targeting three specified locations within the City and, if successful, will expand from there. City staff will undertake an educational campaign to educate the community about Youth Zones.