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2A | SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS On The Record Speed zone change being reviewed for Hwy. 101 N. The City of Florence, along with Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), have submitted a speed zone review request within the Highway 101 corridor be- tween Munsel Lake Road and the city limits. Due to a number of citi- zen requests to ODOT, and with the city’s concurrence, a speed zone review will take place as far north as Friendly Acres Road to Munsel Lake Road. Additionally, the City of Florence submitted a re- quest for a speed zone review for the area between 31st Street to the north city limits along Highway 101. While the speed review re- quests have been submitted, the actual investigation will take a number of months to complete. Typically, speed zone investigations are com- pleted within 8-10 months after they the investigation is initiated. The actual speed zone investigation and review is conducted by ODOT region traffic staff. The region traf- fic staff conducts an investi- gation using procedures in accordance with nationally accepted traffic engineering standards. Factors taken into con- sideration are crash history, roadside culture, traffic vol- umes and roadway align- ment, width and surface. The average daily traffic volume within this area is 9,900 to 11,500 vehicles per day (2017 data — the latest traffic volume data avail- able). The traffic volume north of Munsel Lake Road is 9,900 vehicles per day and the volume increases as the roadway enters further into the city. Setting speed zones on Or- egon’s highways and streets is often a controversial issue. Many citizens believe that lowering the speed will im- prove traffic safety on their street or in their communi- ty. On the other hand, speed zones that are unrealistic are often disregarded by a major- ity of motorists who are nor- mally careful and law-abid- ing drivers. A major factor in estab- lishing speed zones is consid- eration of the 85th percentile speed. This is the speed at or below which 85 percent of the vehicles are traveling. This is used as an indication of the speed most drivers feel is reasonable and safe. It is also important to point out that a request for a review of the speed limit does not mean there will be an immi- nent change to posted speeds prior to the conclusion of the review. Once the investigation is complete, a report detailing the existing conditions and proposed changes (if any) is POLICE March 24 • Accident, with unknown injury, was reported on the 89100 block of Spindrift Way. • Escape was reported on the first block of Redwood Street. March 25 • Accident, without inju- ry, was reported on the first block of Highway 101. March 26 • Theft was reported on the 1900 block of 30th St. • Hit-and-run accident was reported on the 200 block of Laurel Street. •Arrest, with warrant, was reported on the 1200 block of Bay Street. March 27 • Arrest, with warrant, was reported on the first block of Kingwood Street. • Hit-and-run was report- ed on the 1600 block of 12th Street. • Trespass was report- ed on the 85500 block of Glenada Road. Bay Street Grille Clawson’s Wheelhouse* (*Rhody Weekend only) The Hukilau The Firehouse ICM Restaurant Traveler’s Cove buttons available at local merchants HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON! F ACEBOOK . COM /S IUSLAW N EWS BILLY RAY CYRUS March 30 LIVE IN CONCERT SATURDAY, MAY 25 March 29 • Theft was reported on the 900 block of Highway 101. • Theft was reported on • Trespass was reported on the 800 block of Highway 101. March 28 free cup of chowder the 4700 block of Highway 101. • Arrest, with warrant, was reported on the 400 block of Ninth Street. • Theft was reported on the 300 block of Ninth St. • Accident, without inju- ry, was reported on the 400 block of Highway 101. • Arrest, with warrant, was reported on Ninth Street. • Arrest, with warrant, was reported on Spruce Street. • Shots fired was reported on the 83700 block of High- way 101. • Arrest, with warrant, was reported on the 1600 block of Highway 126. • Trespass was reported on the 2200 block of 16th St. • Assault was reported on the 87500 block of Rice Road. prepared. The report is sent to the city for review. If the city agrees with the recom- mendation, the new speed zone is established. Speed limits are set for ide- al conditions. Drivers need to respond to adverse con- ditions. Oregon vehicle law requires that motorists drive at a reasonable and prudent speed and with a regard for danger. Motorists must ad- just their speed according to the existing vehicle and pe- destrian traffic, road surface, lighting, and weather condi- tions. For additional details about how speed zones are established, call City of Flor- ence Public Works at 541- 997-4106. Wear you Rhody Buttons to these local restaurants and get a March 31 TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THREERIVERSCASINO.COM FLORENCE 8 7 7 - 3 7 4 - 8 3 7 7 | T H R E E R I V E R SC A S I N O . CO M