May. Efforts also will continue between the city and its consultants to finalize a recommended plan. If not, the location will be added to the list of requested speed studies. A street has a documented speeding problem if at least 15 percent of the drivers are exceeding the speed limit by 10 miles per hour or more. If a street has a documented speeding problem, it will be immediately posted with 25 miles per hour speed signs. It will be added to the speed enforcement list and will be considered for traffic calming.
Solutions vary, based on the problem's severity.
Community involvement is encouraged. City Traffic Engineer Debbie Herrington, who oversees traffic safety issues in Tampa.