# 9th Ward Meeting 9-22-2026

The City of Evanston's 9th Ward meeting on September 22, 2026, primarily focused on community engagement around equity and public safety issues, particularly traffic safety and speed limit enforcement. The discussion included a presentation by the acting city engineer on a recent traffic study recommending lowering speed limits on certain streets, such as Asbury, to 25 mph to address speeding concerns. Residents expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of speed limit reductions without increased enforcement and infrastructure changes. The meeting also covered potential low-cost traffic calming measures, such as painted curb extensions and daylighting intersections, and highlighted the city's budget allocation of approximately $500,000 per cycle for traffic safety improvements. While no specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during the meeting, the conversation indicated ongoing planning and potential future capital projects related to traffic safety and infrastructure enhancements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [9th Ward Meeting 9-22-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCcqK2nj-SM) - City of Evanston, IL