Install traffic calming measures at 6 locations to stop sideshows and street racing

Police & Community SafetyInfrastructureResolution

In Plain English

The city faces frequent sideshows and high-speed racing that cause injuries, property damage, and deaths. Staff must evaluate traffic calming options including along Canal Boulevard by January 2025. If approved, the city installs physical barriers or other measures at 6 intersections to prevent drivers from doing donuts.

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Themes From Comments

8 people raised 4 topics (6 spoke at the meeting, 2 submitted written comments)

Traffic Calming Measures

1 spoke · 1 wrote

Several speakers expressed strong support for Councilmember Zepeda's proposed street calming measures, particularly for Canal Boulevard and Point Richmond areas. Speakers advocated for additional barriers and infrastructure improvements to address traffic safety concerns.

Sideshows & Street Racing

2 spoke · 1 wrote

Many speakers raised concerns about ongoing sideshow activities, including dangerous driving behaviors like donuts, speeding, and running stop signs that are disrupting neighborhoods and attracting participants from outside the community.

Public Safety & Pedestrian Concerns

3 spoke

Speakers emphasized that lives are at stake due to pedestrian injuries and deaths caused by dangerous driving activities. Several commenters stressed the urgent need for action to protect community safety.

Enforcement & Vehicle Impoundment

0 spoke

Two speakers specifically called for impounding vehicles involved in dangerous sideshows as an enforcement measure to deter illegal street activities.

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