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December 18, 2006 Speed Limits 3 The increase of 10 mph from 30 mph to 40 mph on Marina Boulevard between Alvarado Street and San Leandro Boulevard is not an actual increase. This street segment was inappropriately attached to its adjacent street segment between San Leandro Boulevard and Washington Boulevard with a slower 30 mph speed limit. Reasonable, legitimate speed limits can encourage safe traffic flows and are cnforceable by radar or other electronic speed measuring devices. Staff recommends that the Citywide roadway speed limits listed in Attachment A be adopted by the City Council. Current City Council Policy . Policy 16.03--Maintenance--Regularly maintain City streets and traffic control devices to ensure that streets operate safely and efficiently . Policy 18.01--Law Enforcement--Aggressively enforce traffic safety laws on San Leandro streets, including speed limits, red light violations, and pedestrian and bicycle lane right-of- way violations . Policy l8.03--Incrcasc public education on laws rclating to parking, circulation, spccd limits, right-of-way, pedestrian crossings, and other aspects of transportation safety in the City Previous City Council Action(s) . On June 21, 1999 by Resolution No. 99-96, the City Council adopted the Amended Functional Usage and Federal-Aid System Map . On July 19, 1999 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 99-027 relating to speed limits, Title VI, Chapter 1 of the San Leandro Municipal Code, establishing maximum speed limits of 30, 35, and 40 mph on various street segments citywide City Council Committee Review and Action . On October 25, 2006, the Facilities Committee heard staffs presentation and recommended speed limit increases on a few street segments without objections Applicable General Plan Policy Not Applicable Permits and/or Variances Granted Not Applicable Environmental Review Not Applicable Code Compliance Review Not Applicable