BPAC 2021 Legislative Committee Recommendations
At the February 18, 2021 BPAC meeting, BPAC Legislative Committee Lead Commissioner Gardner led the commission in a discussion about the Legislative Committee’s recommendations of priorities.
Proposed BPAC Safety Priorities (Local Legislative)
- Street Safety Legislation
- Flexibility to implement traffic calming measures as determined necessary
- Standardize/Expedite neighborhood traffic calming installations and/or permits
- Quick Fix Traffic Calming Budget Request – Tactical temporary installations
- Bollards (i.e. Flex Posts)
- Paint for crosswalks
- A-Frames
- Other: Speed Feedback Signs, informal (i.e. planters)
- Speed Limit Reductions
- Authority to Reduce Downward Around Schools, (and Parks, and other essential services)
- Consider a Citywide 30mph Speed Limit Maximum
- Equitable Enforcement Strategies
- Proposal to shift minor traffic enforcement to OakDOT
- Red light camera pilot project (with privacy and equitable distribution provisions)
The full presentation is below.
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