Speed limits will soon be lowered on parts of 20 streets in Concord following a recent vote by the City Council.
City engineers conducted a survey of speed and collision data and roadway conditions ahead of the council’s Aug. 27 decision, which affects parts of main thoroughfares in the city like Clayton Road, Concord Avenue, Kirker Pass Road and Port Chicago Highway.
Under state law, cities can adjust speed limits if it is supported by a traffic study. The Concord ordinance will have to be approved a second time for final adoption, and the new speed limits would take effect once new signs are installed at least 30 days afterward, city officials said.
“Speed limits must be both safe and enforceable,” Mayor Carlyn Obringer said in a statement. “This update ensures that our posted limits reflect real-world conditions while prioritizing the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike.”
Alberta Way between Clayton and Ygnacio Valley roads will have its speed limit reduced from 35 to 25 mph, Ayers Road between Clayton and Ygnacio Valley roads will go from 35 to 30 mph, Babel Lane between Clayton and Cowell roads will go from 35 to 30 mph, and Burnett Avenue from the northbound Interstate 680 ramps to John Glenn Drive will go from 35 to 30 mph.
“Speed limits must be both safe and enforceable. This update ensures that our posted limits reflect real-world conditions while prioritizing the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike.” Mayor Carlyn Obringer
Clayton Road from Galindo Street to Oakland Avenue will go from 35 to 30 mph, Concord Avenue between Market and Salvio streets will go from 35 to 30 mph, Cowell Road from Monument Boulevard to Babel Lane will go from 35 to 30 mph, David Avenue from Oak Grove to Bancroft roads will go from 40 to 35 mph, and Galaxy Way from Commerce Avenue to Via De Mercados will go from 30 to 25 mph.
Galindo Street from Monument Boulevard to Salvio Street will go from 35 to 30 mph, Grant Street from High School Avenue to Solano Way will go from 35 to 30 mph, Kirker Pass Road from the city limits to Myrtle Drive will go from 55 to 50 mph, Laura Alice Way from Arnold Industrial Way to Nelson Avenue will go from 35 to 30 mph, and Marsh Drive from Solano Way to the city limits will go from 45 to 40 mph.
Meadow Lane from Market Street to Monument Boulevard will go from 35 to 30 mph, Minert Road from Oak Grove Road to the city limits will go from 40 to 35 mph, Oak Grove Road from Junction Drive to the city limits will go from 40 to 35 mph, Oakland Avenue from Clayton Road to Mt. Diablo Street will go from 30 to 25 mph, Port Chicago Highway from Panoramic Drive to city limits will go from 45 to 40 mph, and West Street from Clayton Road to Concord Boulevard will go from 30 to 25 mph.
City officials said the Concord Police Department’s traffic team, newly expanded to six officers, will help to enforce the new speed limits.