Politics & Government
Slower Speed Limits on Pacific Park, Elsewhere
Aliso Viejo drops maximum speeds on 10 stretches of road around town.

Aliso Viejo is putting the brakes on local speed limits.
This month, the City Council approved slower speeds for 10 road segments around town, including three portions of Pacific Park Drive.
Other affected streets include Wood Canyon, Glenwood and Deerhurst.
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Under state law, California cities determine speed limits every seven years based on actual driver behavior.
Engineers track vehicle speeds and cities are expected to set limits in line with the 85th percentile of average vehicle speeds.
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The study found Aliso Viejo drivers are most likely to speed on Westwing between Eastwing and Cedarbrook.
Here's a breakdown of the streets scheduled to slow down:
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