Traffic & Transit

Speeding In Walnut Creek Neighborhoods: City Tackles Problem

Should radar guns be put into the hands of residents? The City wants to know.

Speeding is especially dangerous in neighborhoods because of kids, pets, and elderly pedestrians.
Speeding is especially dangerous in neighborhoods because of kids, pets, and elderly pedestrians. (Maggie Avants/Patch)

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Are you fed up with people speeding through your neighborhood as if it's a racetrack? A lot of residents are, and the City of Walnut Creek is ready to do something about it.

But no final decisions have been made.

Walnut Creek is considering several options but is first seeking feedback and engagement from residents. Would you install a sign in your yard encouraging people to slow down? Or would you become a "pace car" to control speeds?

Find out what's happening in Walnut Creekfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Or how about manning a radar gun and recording speeds?

The first step from the city is feedback through a questionnaire. Perhaps you have a better idea that hasn't been considered.

Find out what's happening in Walnut Creekfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Walnut Creek