News Release

Opposition Regarding Speed Limit Reduction
August 8, 2005

Recently, Manvel Police Chief Ralph Garcia requested that City Council consider reducing speed limits within the City Limits of Manvel. This was due to several reasons such as population growth, an increase in traffic activity, bicycle activity and citizens walking or running along Manvel roadways. For so long, Manvel speed limits have been posted approximately 10 M.P.H. above most city roadways and until now this has not been a safety issue. It is not out of the ordinary to see persons from local bicycle clubs utilizing S. Masters and other Manvel roadways to practice for upcoming major events such as the M.S. 150. Many of Manvel roadways are narrow and have no shoulders. This poses a serious threat to someone enjoying a bike ride, walk, or run in Manvel. Additionally, motorists experiencing car trouble, have no way to safely pull off onto a shoulder.  

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