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Staff now responsible for setting speed limits

Last updated Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 9:54pm

RIVERDALE — Who has the authority to set speed limits in Riverdale? After years of debate, the Riverdale City Council passed an amended code specifying that the responsibility rests with city staff rather than the city council.

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Farr West speed limit too high?

Terrie Stephenson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 10:53pm

FARR WEST -- Planning commissioner Ken Phippen continues to lobby the city council about lowering the speed limit of 50 mph coming into the city on 2700 North.

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Councilman seeking lower speed limit

Terrie L. Stephenson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 10:28pm

FARR WEST -- The speed limit on 2700 North is troubling to planning commission member Ken Phippen, who says it changes from 45 mph to 50 mph just as drivers enter Farr West, where a speed limit sign of 50 mph is posted near Arby's.

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A Michigan state trooper has a message for all those Idaho troopers prowling U.S. Highway 95 on the Lewiston Hill: Maybe you should consider raising the speed limit instead of writing reams of tickets.

Boost in speed limits proposed in Idaho

William L. Spence Lewiston Tribune

Last updated Friday, January 20, 2012 - 11:47am

BOISE, Idaho -- A Michigan state trooper has a message for all those Idaho troopers prowling U.S. Highway 95 on the Lewiston Hill: Maybe you should consider raising the speed limit instead of writing reams of tickets.

Speaking to the Senate Transportation Committee Thursday, Lt. Thad Peterson said setting highway speed limits based on actual driving behavior not only increases compliance -- it often improves traffic safety.

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