Council approves traffic ordinance establishing 25 mph default speed and other changes

On second reading the Lock Haven City Council approved Ordinance 2023-36 amending Chapter 380 of the city code governing vehicles and traffic. Staff explained the ordinance removes a blinking light at the corner of Jones and East Bald Eagle, establishes a citywide default speed limit of 25 miles per hour except on streets specifically called out, and adds a parking prohibition on Northampton Street tied to a new driveway installation.

Council members moved and seconded the ordinance and recorded affirmative votes during the meeting’s roll-call; staff noted the ordinance would take effect according to the local code timeline following adoption. The measure was presented as a public-safety and traffic-management item; staff did not present separate fiscal impacts during the meeting.

The ordinance was recorded in the minutes as adopted at second reading; additional specifics about the exceptions to the 25 mph default are contained in the ordinance text.