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HighRoads
Speed limit reductions and school-zone safety
The 2026 traffic survey lowers speed limits on 10 of 55 road segments, including Scripps Poway Parkway. A parent urged more school-zone protections near Twin Peaks Middle School after a near-miss involving a distracted driver.
1 mentionLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
HighRoads
2026-2027 Street Maintenance Contract
American Asphalt South won the annual street maintenance contract on the consent calendar, keeping city roads in repair.
2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
MediumRoads
Espola Road adaptive traffic signals
The new adaptive signal system on Espola Road is one month in. The city says the corridor is progressing as expected, with tweaks made for school traffic — but drivers on side streets like Summerfield are seeing longer waits, and one resident says the rollout has been rocky.
2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026