Speed Limit Updates
Speed Surveys
April 4, 2023
Establishing Speed Limits
Basic speed limits established by statute
25 mph
Residence districts
Business district
School zone
Senior center
65 mph
Speed reductions or increases based on Engineering and Traffic Surveys Basic Speed Law
Engineering & Traffic Survey
Measure free-flowing vehicle speeds
85th percentile speed
10 mph pace
Review accident history
Review roadway conditions
Speed limits posted @ nearest 5 mph increment to 85th
2 options to enable a max. 5 mph reduction
Current posted speed limit may be retained
Surveys valid for 7 years (typical)
Required compliance to enable effective Police enforcement
2023 Speed Survey Update
78 street segments evaluated
70 segments – no recommended speed limit change
8 segments - 5 mph reduction in posted speed limit
2023 Speed Survey Update
6 Segments are shared with adjacent cities
Edinger Ave – Beach to Newland (Westminster)
McFadden Ave – Gothard to East City Limit (Westminster) Rancho Rd – North of Bolsa Chica (Westminster)
Heil Ave – Beach to Newland (Westminster)
Magnolia St – Warner to I-405 (Fountain Valley)
Newland St – Garfield to Talbert (Fountain Valley)
Speed limit posting consistent with shared agency results
Recommended Action
Approve ordinance updating speed limits
Alternative: Not approve or adopt different speed limits and limit enforcement options
Questions?