Cut-through speeding in the Meadow Park neighborhood
Summary
Residents of Lawton and Funston say drivers avoiding the South/Broad intersection race through their neighborhood at up to 50 mph, endangering kids walking to Hawthorne Elementary. The South Broad corridor planning effort may bring traffic calming, and council asked staff not to worsen the problem with the proposed right-turn restriction.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Neighborhood traffic calming projects cost roughly $7,000-$15,000 each, with budget for only one or two per year.
Families and children in the Meadow Park neighborhood near Hawthorne Elementary.
Residents facing continued cut-through speeding until calming measures are installed.
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