Recommendation
This referral was made by Ald. Eric Payne. The request is to lower the posted speed limit to 35 MPH. Currently Silvernail Road is posted 45 MPH in this section. About 10 years ago, the City jurisdictionally accepted Silvernail Road from Waukesha County. The County had a 45 MPH posting. Since this is now a city roadway, a lower speed limit is recommended. Silvernail Road, from N. Grandview to Bluemound has many curves, hills and business driveways. Engineering staff has reviewed this request from an operational perspective, but has not done a spot speed study. Staff does not feel that lowering the posted speed will be an issue. Staff recommends approval.