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Ordinance: 6488
File Number: 2021-0687
AMEND § 71.065 GENERAL SPEED RESTRICTIONS:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND §71.065 GENERAL SPEED RESTRICTIONS OF THE
FAYETTEVILLE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH A DEFAULT SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MILES PER
HOUR IN RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS DISTRICTS
WHEREAS. §71.065 General Speed Restrictions of the City Code sets default speed limits of 20
miles per hour for business districts and 25 miles per hour for residential districts; and
WHEREAS, recommendations from the League of American Bicyclists. People of Bikes and the
2019 Fayetteville Mobility Plan all advise lowering speed limits to 20 miles per hour on minor
residential streets: and
WHEREAS, staff recommends unifying the statutory default speed limit at 20 miles per hour in all
residential and business districts; and
WHEREAS. this amendment will immediately change the speed limit for streets without posted speed
limits and speed limit signs will be changed on other appropriate streets over time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section : That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals subsection (B) in
§71.065 General Speed Restriction and enacts a new (B) as follows:
-(B) Where no special hazard exists, speeds of 20 miles per hour in any residential or business district
shall be lawful, but any speed in excess of such limits shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not
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Ordinance: 6488
File Number.' 2021-0687
reasonable or prudent and that it is unlawful."
PASSED and APPROVED on 10/5/2021
Attest:
Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasury "..
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File Number: 2021-0687
Agenda Date: 10/5/2021 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meetinq File Type: Ordinance
Agenda Number: B.3
AMEND § 71.065 GENERAL SPEED RESTRICTIONS:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND §71.065 GENERAL SPEED RESTRICTIONS OF THE
FAYETTEVILLE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH A DEFAULT SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MILES PER HOUR
IN RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, §71.065 General Speed Restrictions of the City Code sets default speed limits of 20 miles
per hour for business districts and 25 miles per hour for residential districts; and
WHEREAS, recommendations from the League of American Bicyclists, People of Bikes and the 2019
Fayetteville Mobility Plan all advise lowering speed limits to 20 miles per hour on minor residential streets; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends unifying the statutory default speed limit at 20 miles per hour in all residential
and business districts; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will immediately change the speed limit for streets without posted speed limits
and speed limit signs will be changed on other appropriate streets over time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section : That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals subsection (B) in §71.065
General Speed Restriction and enacts a new (B) as follows:
"(B) Where no special hazard exists, speeds of 20 miles per hour in any residential or business district shall be
lawful, but any speed in excess of such limits shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable or
prudent and that it is unlawful."
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Matt Mihalevich
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2021-0687
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Action Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of an amendment to Ordinance 71.065 to unify the statutory default speed limit of 20
miles per hour in residential and business districts.
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—� CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff
Chris Brown, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator
FROM: Dane Eifling, Mobility Coordinator
DATE: September 2nd, 2021
SUBJECT: 2021-0687 Statutory Speed Limit Reduction
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of an amendment to Ordinance 71.065 to unify the statutory default
speed limit of 20 miles per hour in residential and business districts.
BACKGROUND:
The City's current ordinance sets the default speed limits of 20 MPH for business districts and
25 MPH for residential districts. On August 31st, 2021 the Transportation Committee voted
unanimously to support a motion to bring this item to the full city council.
A 2019 pilot implementation of 20 mile per hour speed limits on sections of Prospect Street,
Trenton Blvd and Rebecca St was made permanent based on support from the Active
Transportation Advisory Committee.
Recommendations from the League of American Bicyclists, People for Bikes and the 2019
Fayetteville Mobility Plan all advise lowering speed limits to 20 MPH on minor residential
streets.
DISCUSSION:
Fayetteville City Plan 2040 sets desired operating speeds for each street classification.
Street Classification
Desired Operating Seed
Residential Link
15-20 MPH
Downtown/Urban
20-25 MPH
Neighborhood Link
25-30MPH
Regional Link
30-40 MPH
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) guidance recommends
setting safe speed limits for cities as follows:
Street Classification
NACTO Recommended Speed Limit
Shared Streets & Alleys
10-20 MPH
Minor Streets
20 MPH
Major Streets
20-35 MPH
The University of Arkansas Facilities Management has a plan to lower speed limits on and
around the main UA campus. This plan is a response to a resolution from the Associated
Student Government for Safer Streets following two fatal pedestrian crashes involving UA
affiliates. University Staff is awaiting an ordinance change from the city in order to lower the
speed limits.
The ordinance change would immediately change the speed limit for streets without posted
speed limits. Changing speed limit signs to 20 mile per hour limit on appropriate streets could be
accomplished over time with this ordinance change.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
No budget impact with this item. The existing 25 mile per hour signs could be replaced over
time with 20 miles per hour upon request from neighborhoods. There would be a cost to
replace these signs, but this could be dispersed over budget years.
Attachments:
City Attorney Memo
NACTO "City Limits" document
UA Supporting Safer Traffic Measures Document
71.065 - General Speed Restrictions
(A) No person shall drive a vehicle on any street or highway in the city at a speed
greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.
(B) Where no special hazard exists, the following speeds shall be lawful, but any speed
in excess of such limits shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable
or prudent and that it is unlawful:
(1) 20 miles per hour in any business district.
(2) 25 miles per hour in any residential district.
(C) The fact that the speed of the vehicle is lower than the foregoing prima facie limits
shall not relieve the driver from the duty to decrease speed when approaching and
crossing an intersection, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, or when
a special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of
weather or street conditions, and speed shall be decreased as may be necessary to
avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering the street
in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to show due care.
(Code 1965, §19-68; Ord. No. 1447, 6-7-65; Code 1991, §71.065)
71.065 - General Speed Restrictions
(A) No person shall drive a vehicle on any street or highway in the city at a speed greater
than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.
(B) Where no special hazard exists, the following speeds shall be lawful, but any speed in
excess of such limits shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable or
prudent and that it is unlawful:4�20 miles per hour in any residential or business district.
(i) 75 mi.oc r►or he it rocii eR l distr�t-.
(C) The fact that the speed of the vehicle is lower than the foregoing prima facie limits
shall not relieve the driver from the duty to decrease speed when approaching and
crossing an intersection, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, or when a
special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or
street conditions, and speed shall be decreased as may be necessary to avoid colliding
with any person, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering the street in compliance with
legal requirements and the duty of all persons to show due care.
(Code 1965, §19-68; Ord. No. 1447, 6-7-65; Code 1991, §71.065)
The Right Speed Limits
NACTO City Limits
City Limits NACTO
The Right Speed Limits
Recommended Speed Limits
This document recommends maximum speed limits of 10-25 miles per hour for most city
streets, increasing to 35 mph only in select, limited cases. The maximum recommended
speed limitfor any shared street or alley is 10 mph, and the maximum recommended speed
limit for any minor street is 20 mph. The maximum recommended speed limits are based
primarily on speeds that minimize riskto pedestrians and cyclists.52
SHARED STREETS & ALLEYS
I
10I
MPH J
MINOR STREETS
20
MPH
MAJOR STREETS
25
MPH
20 25
MPH MPH
On major streets, where conditions vary
widely, cities can conduct a Safe Speed
Study to determine the safest maximum
speed limit (see page 58). In urban areas,
a Safe Speed Study will most often result
in a recommended maximum speed limit
of 20 or 25 mph for major streets.
B30 35
MPH MPH
For streets that have well -protected
places for people to walk and bike,
and that are in low density areas with
primarily manufacturing and residential
uses, cities may find that a 30 or even 35
mph speed limit is appropriate. However,
these higher speed limits should be used
sparingly and only in cases where safe
conditions can be met.
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SUPPORTING SAFER TRAFFIC MEASURES
UA & Vicinity
Background
In response to the ASG Senate Resolution No. 13, entitled "A Resolution Supporting Safer Traffic Measures" -
which was passed 2/2/21 and demonstrates that the student government, representing the student body, is
supportive of the ongoing conversation regarding lowered speed limits — FAMA, UAPD, Transit & Parking,
Campus Planning, Office for Sustainability, in conjunction with the City of Fayetteville, propose the following:
Ongoing Activities
1. Inventory and map all streets in, and in the immediate vicinity of, UA Campus to identify and record:
a. Street speeds, as posted or defined by city code
b. Street ownership
c. Streets to consider for speed reduction, in conjunction with City of Fayetteville, where there is
frequent bicycle and pedestrian activity
d. Potential locations for MUTCD compliant "Safer Traffic" signs that welcome visitors and post
campus -wide speed limit
e. Identify opportunities to improve overall signage efficacy by improving signage locations and
reducing signage clutter
2. Conduct a traffic study to record vehicle volume and speed on Arkansas Ave as a continuation of the slow
streets pilot currently being conducted by the City of Fayetteville.
a. Study concluded 2/24/2021 indicates that Arkansas Ave is in need of additional traffic calming
measures and City recommends: 1) sign it 20 MPH; 2) replace the flashing beacon at the mid -block
crosswalk with a passive detection system that automatically activates for pedestrians rather than
constantly flashing.
3. Produce a campus signage plan as informed by above activities.
4. Consider amending Parking and Traffic Regulations, Section 5.1., so that it reads: "The maximum speed limit
in all UA parking lots is 10 miles per hour (this includes both parking lots and parking garages). The
maximum speed limit on all UA streets is 20 miles per hour. Other campus speed limits are as posted."
Previous Activities
The City of Fayetteville's Transportation Committee and Active Transportation Advisory Committee
have both approved motions to reduce speeds in residential streets citing excessive traffic speeds
and pedestrian safety.
The city is testing a 20 MPH speed limits near Wilson Park and could implement lower speeds for other
residential streets.
o 20 MPH signs were installed October 2019 on West Prospect Street, East Trenton Boulevard, and
East Rebecca Street.
• The implementation of lower speed limits in neighborhoods is recommended by the National Association of
City Transportation Officials and the City of Fayetteville's mobility plan which was adopted in 2019.
Target Outcomes
The goal of these efforts is to make our street system safe and accessible to all UA Affiliates, drivers, passengers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders.
"Safer Traffic" Sign Design
Description
MUTCD Code
Size
Quantily
0
Speed Limit 25
R2 1
24 x 30
13
Unless Otherwise
0
Posted (plaque)
R2 SP
24 x 18
13
0
UA Gun Sign
9
UA compliant
.0Square
Post
13
NOTE
N
All signs to be hack painted with P1 (Umbra Gray
Caraflon ADS7113030), comply with, and be installed
per, UA Signage and Wayfinding Program
All posts to painted with P2 (Light Brown Coraflon
ADS8304030), comply with, and be installed per, UA
Signage and Wayfinding Program
Map of Proposed Locations for "Safer Traffic Signs "
Exact location to be determined by installers, per "UA Signage And Wayfinding" installation guidelines
9
Nettles h ip
Cleveland 9
Garland
19 pro
tararatt
Markham 9
Dickson
.9
Canter
KEY
9
Maple
Proposed Locations 9
9 UA Vicinity
Mitchel I
9 Raxack Stv m
Eastern
3
Mockup of "Safer Traffic Sign"
!!
Map of Existing MPH Signs
All signs above 20 MPH (other than HWY 112 corridor — Garland/Maple/Razorback) will be removed
or replaced as determined by installers, per "UA Signage And Wayfinding" installation guidelines
$2 9 9 9
25 20(SCHOOLZONE) 25
25 25 9
25
9 Ip 25 9
35 25
25 25 25
N
19
20
25
9
9 25
25
25 25 P
KEY
25 Y 9
20 [SCHOOL ZONE] 20 MPH or Less
25 MPH or More
9 UA Vicinity
35
20 [SCHOOL ZONE]
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ASG SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13 11 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SAFER
TRAFFIC MEASURES
1 Associated Student Government
2 University ojArkansas
3 A%
4 ASG Senate Resolution No. 13
5 Author(s): Senator Max Sutton
6 Sponsor(s): Senator Calton Simpson, Senator Sophie Hill
7
8
9 A Resolution Supporting Safer Traffic Measures
to
11
Whereas,
The University of Arkansas has experienced the tragic loss of
12
community members due to motor vehicle collision in recent
13
memory.
14
15
Whereas,
Speed is the critical factor in the frequency and severity of
16
crashes: according to a report titled "Impact Speed and a
17
Pedestrian's Risk of Sever Injury or Death" by AAA
IS
Foundation of Traffic Safety, the risk of death in a pedestrian
19
collision increases exponentially with speed. After the 20-
20
mph mark, the risk of death steeply increases. At 20-mph,
21
the risk of death in collision is about 7%. At speeds of 30-
22
mph, the risk increases to approximately 20%, or a one-in-
23
five chance.
24
25
26
Whereas,
The City of Fayetteville's Transportation Committee and
27
Active Transportation Advisory Committee have
29
unanimously approved motions to reduce speeds in
29
residential streets citing excessive traffic speeds and
30
pedestrian safety.
31
32
Whereas,
according to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway
33
Safety, a lowering of speeds from 30mph to 25mph resulted
34
in a 24.3 % dec line in the odds of speeding for vehicles
35
traveling faster than 35 mph, the biggest drop. An 8.5%
36
decline in the odds of speeding for vehicles going faster than
37
30 mph and a 2.9 % decline for vehicles exceeding 25 mph.
39
This study shows that speed limits do in fact slow traffic.
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Be it further resolved: The Associate Student Government Senate
supports reducing speed limits to 20-mph or
lower for roads on or near campus, during
schools' hours. School hours defined as 7am —
7Pm on weekdays. Map of roads attached for
reference:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/o/edit?mi
d= iaacgtnvNhhMUGmB_dGeuvtltEZctWnB82
&11=36.o68248826723 tg%2C-
94.1775791176goo3&x= i6
Be it finally resolved: A copy of this legislation sent to Stephen
Gahagans and Gary Crain of UAPD, Chris
Brown from City of Fayetteville, Mike Johnson
of Facilities Management, Gary Smith and
Adam Waddell of Parking and Transits, and
several other interested parties.
Amendments:
Vote Count: Aye 38
Legislation Status: Passed . x
Nay 2 Abstentions 4
Caleb Parker, ASG Chair of the Senate
Julia Nall, ASG President
Failed Other
VA
Date
Date
2
SUPPORTING SAFER TRAFFIC MEASURES
UA & Vicinity
Background
In response to the ASG Senate Resolution No. 13, entitled "A Resolution Supporting Safer Traffic Measures" -
which was passed 2/2/21 and demonstrates that the student government, representing the student body, is
supportive of the ongoing conversation regarding lowered speed limits — FAMA, UAPD, Transit & Parking,
Campus Planning, Office for Sustainability, in conjunction with the City of Fayetteville, propose the following:
Ongoing Activities
1. Inventory and map all streets in, and in the immediate vicinity of, UA Campus to identify and record:
a. Street speeds, as posted or defined by city code
b. Street ownership
c. Streets to consider for speed reduction, in conjunction with City of Fayetteville, where there is
frequent bicycle and pedestrian activity
d. Potential locations for MUTCD compliant "Safer Traffic" signs that welcome visitors and post
campus -wide speed limit
e. Identify opportunities to improve overall signage efficacy by improving signage locations and
reducing signage clutter
2. Conduct a traffic study to record vehicle volume and speed on Arkansas Ave as a continuation of the slow
streets pilot currently being conducted by the City of Fayetteville.
a. Study concluded 2/24/2021 indicates that Arkansas Ave is in need of additional traffic calming
measures and City recommends: 1) sign it 20 MPH; 2) replace the flashing beacon at the mid -block
crosswalk with a passive detection system that automatically activates for pedestrians rather than
constantly flashing.
3. Produce a campus signage plan as informed by above activities.
4. Consider amending Parking and Traffic Regulations, Section 5.1., so that it reads: "The maximum speed limit
in all UA parking lots is 10 miles per hour (this includes both parking lots and parking garages). The
maximum speed limit on all UA streets is 20 miles per hour. Other campus speed limits are as posted."
Previous Activities
The City of Fayetteville's Transportation Committee and Active Transportation Advisory Committee
have both approved motions to reduce speeds in residential streets citing excessive traffic speeds
and pedestrian safety.
The city is testing a 20 MPH speed limits near Wilson Park and could implement lower speeds for other
residential streets.
o 20 MPH signs were installed October 2019 on West Prospect Street, East Trenton Boulevard, and
East Rebecca Street.
• The implementation of lower speed limits in neighborhoods is recommended by the National Association of
City Transportation Officials and the City of Fayetteville's mobility plan which was adopted in 2019.
Target Outcomes
The goal of these efforts is to make our street system safe and accessible to all UA Affiliates, drivers, passengers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders.
"Safer Traffic" Sign Design
Description
MUTCD Code
Size
Quantily
0
Speed Limit 25
R2 1
24 x 30
13
Unless Otherwise
0
Posted (plaque)
R2 SP
24 x 18
13
0
UA Gun Sign
9
UA compliant
.0Square
Post
13
NOTE
N
All signs to be hack painted with P1 (Umbra Gray
Caraflon ADS7113030), comply with, and be installed
per, UA Signage and Wayfinding Program
All posts to painted with P2 (Light Brown Coraflon
ADS8304030), comply with, and be installed per, UA
Signage and Wayfinding Program
Map of Proposed Locations for "Safer Traffic Signs "
Exact location to be determined by installers, per "UA Signage And Wayfinding" installation guidelines
9
Nettles h ip
Cleveland 9
Garland
19 pro
tararatt
Markham 9
Dickson
.9
Canter
KEY
9
Maple
Proposed Locations 9
9 UA Vicinity
Mitchel I
9 Raxack Stv m
Eastern
3
Mockup of "Safer Traffic Sign"
!!
Map of Existing MPH Signs
All signs above 20 MPH (other than HWY 112 corridor — Garland/Maple/Razorback) will be removed
or replaced as determined by installers, per "UA Signage And Wayfinding" installation guidelines
$2 9 9 9
25 20(SCHOOLZONE) 25
25 25 9
25
9 Ip 25 9
35 25
25 25 25
N
19
20
25
9
9 25
25
25 25 P
KEY
25 Y 9
20 [SCHOOL ZONE] 20 MPH or Less
25 MPH or More
9 UA Vicinity
35
20 [SCHOOL ZONE]
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ASG SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13 11 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SAFER
TRAFFIC MEASURES
1 Associated Student Government
2 University ojArkansas
3 A%
4 ASG Senate Resolution No. 13
5 Author(s): Senator Max Sutton
6 Sponsor(s): Senator Calton Simpson, Senator Sophie Hill
7
8
9 A Resolution Supporting Safer Traffic Measures
to
11
Whereas,
The University of Arkansas has experienced the tragic loss of
12
community members due to motor vehicle collision in recent
13
memory.
14
15
Whereas,
Speed is the critical factor in the frequency and severity of
16
crashes: according to a report titled "Impact Speed and a
17
Pedestrian's Risk of Sever Injury or Death" by AAA
IS
Foundation of Traffic Safety, the risk of death in a pedestrian
19
collision increases exponentially with speed. After the 20-
20
mph mark, the risk of death steeply increases. At 20-mph,
21
the risk of death in collision is about 7%. At speeds of 30-
22
mph, the risk increases to approximately 20%, or a one-in-
23
five chance.
24
25
26
Whereas,
The City of Fayetteville's Transportation Committee and
27
Active Transportation Advisory Committee have
29
unanimously approved motions to reduce speeds in
29
residential streets citing excessive traffic speeds and
30
pedestrian safety.
31
32
Whereas,
according to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway
33
Safety, a lowering of speeds from 30mph to 25mph resulted
34
in a 24.3 % dec line in the odds of speeding for vehicles
35
traveling faster than 35 mph, the biggest drop. An 8.5%
36
decline in the odds of speeding for vehicles going faster than
37
30 mph and a 2.9 % decline for vehicles exceeding 25 mph.
39
This study shows that speed limits do in fact slow traffic.
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73
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Be it further resolved: The Associate Student Government Senate
supports reducing speed limits to 20-mph or
lower for roads on or near campus, during
schools' hours. School hours defined as 7am —
7Pm on weekdays. Map of roads attached for
reference:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/o/edit?mi
d= iaacgtnvNhhMUGmB_dGeuvtltEZctWnB82
&11=36.o68248826723 tg%2C-
94.1775791176goo3&x= i6
Be it finally resolved: A copy of this legislation sent to Stephen
Gahagans and Gary Crain of UAPD, Chris
Brown from City of Fayetteville, Mike Johnson
of Facilities Management, Gary Smith and
Adam Waddell of Parking and Transits, and
several other interested parties.
Amendments:
Vote Count: Aye 38
Legislation Status: Passed . x
Nay 2 Abstentions 4
Caleb Parker, ASG Chair of the Senate
Julia Nall, ASG President
Failed Other
VA
Date
Date
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Received 09/23/21 5:56 PM
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Comments I would like to voice my opinion in favor of a 20 mph speed zone in residential and
business area where not otherwise marked. While there may be a cost to educate
drivers of such a change, I feel that it's important for a city who is promoting more
walking and bike riding.
I would also like to voice my appreciation for Councilwoman Turks' for not allowing
readings to be pushed through so that citizens may have an opportunity to learn
about the issue and register their positions. I have seen too many times that 2nd
and third readings have been pushed through and people who would have liked to
speak to the topic did not even know it was being discussed. This should not
happen in a representative body.
Thanks for this opportunity to voice my opinion.
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Brittany mith
Subscribed and sworn to before me
This I day of IUb� , 2021.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: Z/7,Dlg�_
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Cathy Wiles
Benton COUNTY
NOTARY PUBLIC-ARKANSAS
My Commission Expires 02-20-2024
Commission No. 12397118
inance: 6488
Number: 2021-0687
END § 71.065 GENERAL SPEED
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
§71.065 GENERAL SPEED
RESTRICTIONS OF THE
FAYETTEVILLE CITY CODE TO
ESTABLISH A DEFAULT SPEED
LIMIT OF 20 MILES PER HOUR IN
RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS
DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, §71.065 General Speed
Restrictions of the City Code sets default
speed limits of 20 miles per hour for
business districts and 25 miles per hour
for residential districts; and
WHEREAS, recommendations from the
League of American Bicyclists, People
of Bikes and the 2019 Fayetteville
Mobility Plan all advise lowering speed
limits to 20 miles per hour on minor
residential streets; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends unifying
the statutory default speed limit at 20
miles per hour in all residential and
business districts; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will
immediately change the speed limit for
streets without posted speed limits and
speed limit signs will be changed on
other appropriate streets over time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
Section : That the City Council of the
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
repeals subsection (B) in §71.065
General Speed Restriction and enacts a
new (B) as follows:
"(B) Where no special hazard exists,
speeds of 20 miles per hour in any
residential or business district shall be
lawful, but any speed in excess of such
limits shall be prima facie evidence that
the speed is not
reasonable or prudent and that it is
unlawful."
PASSED and APPROVED on
10/5/2021
Approved:
Lioneld Jordan, Mayor
Attest:
Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer
Paid for by: The City Clerk -Treasurer t
the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Amount paid: S 129.20
75494396 Oct 31, 2021