05.14.26 Traffic Commission Meeting of May 14, 2026

The Salinas Traffic and Transportation Commission held a meeting on May 14, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and recommending speed limit adjustments based on the 2026 engineering and traffic surveys. Staff presented detailed findings for 12 roadway segments, proposing retention, reductions, or increases in speed limits in accordance with federal and state guidelines, including California Assembly Bill 43 which allows further reductions near schools and pedestrian-heavy areas. The commission discussed concerns about the accuracy of speed surveys, particularly regarding peak traffic times and safety near curves and schools. A motion was passed to approve the staff recommendations with the exception of excluding the proposed speed increase on Skomberg Road due to safety concerns. Additional public comments addressed issues such as the relocation of a transit station, use of land for construction debris, and enforcement of e-bike regulations. Commissioners also discussed the need for better public notification of speed limit changes and the potential for increased traffic enforcement. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming community events and National Public Works Week.