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+ e( O. T( b' k3 {$ gCity may lower speed around schools, playgrounds
& h5 w2 O2 ?- GLast updated Jan 10 2006 04:24 PM MST1 i. n3 Y8 I [
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Administration officials have long argued that there is no evidence school speed zones reduce the danger for children.2 p2 ~" ]8 t1 y, s( e1 t' p
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"This is simply adding it to our set of solutions," Rick Millican, general manager of transportation, said. "Council is not saying if they approve it, put a school zone everywhere someone wants on.
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The city hasn't used reduced speed limits around schools for more than 20 years.2 Y! V! |9 w; s' S# X1 U- @5 W
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Patricia Grell, with the Woodcroft area school council, says every school and playground should have lower speed limits.2 `4 ^7 y( r& Y% ]) R+ a* f
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Council will vote on the policy change next week. |
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