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)

1. Street Safety Legislation
   • Flexibility to implement traffic calming measures as determined necessary
   • Standardize/Expedite neighborhood traffic calming installations and/or permits
2. 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)
3. Speed Limit Reductions
   • Authority to Reduce Downward Around Schools, (and Parks, and other essential services)
   • Consider a Citywide 30mph Speed Limit Maximum
4. 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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