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PERSONAL INJURY LAW: LA Transportation Committee to Increase Speed Limit in San Fernando Streets

March 23, 2010

Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Transportation Committee is planning to increase speed limit on three San Fernando Valley streets and use radar to enforce the law on motorists.

The affected streets will include Arleta Avenue between Devonshire Street and Roscoe Boulevard; Sheldon Street between Glenoaks Boulevard and Roscoe Boulevard; and Hollywood Way between the city limits of Burbanks and Glenoaks Boulevard.

The committee, which is composed of five LA city county members, will make the recommendation on the speed-limit increase and submit the issue to the council for consideration and approval.

According to California law, cities are required to survey street speed at least seven years and set the speed limit according to how fast majority (85%) of motorists are traveling. Last year, Department of Transportation commissioners had recommended that the city committee increase the speed limit on the three SF Valley streets from 35 mph to 40 mph.

According to the Los Angeles Police department, nearly 88% of motorists would be considered violators if the current 35 mph speed limit would be retained in Hollywood Way. Similarly, in Arleta Avenue and Sheldon Street, drivers would have violated the speed limits.

Meanwhile, many residents – including cyclists and community activists – oppose the measure and plan to stage a protest action. The group also asked city officials to redesign city streets to encourage motorist to drive slower or in safer speeds.

The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition is suggesting remedies that include making more speed bumps, curbing cut-outs, and making roads narrower.