Discussion:
The city's Traffic Safety Committee recently reviewed establishing a school speed zone on 11th Avenue, east of Marschall Road, as part of a city/school initiative to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety. There is currently a school speed zone along Marschall Road (County Road 17) along the west side of the school.
11th Avenue borders Shakopee East Middle School on the north side. The current speed limit is 30 miles per hour.
It is expected that establishing a school speed zone along this segment of 11th Avenue will improve traffic safety in the area. The school speed zone would be established in accordance with state traffic guidelines and would be posted at 20 miles per hour.