Legislation Details

File #: 0374-26    Version: 1 Name: Kearney Ridge Boulevard Speed Limit Reduction
Type: Resolution Status: First Reading
File created: 5/5/2026 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 5/28/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: A Resolution designating the speed limit on Kearney Ridge Boulevard, from Georgetown Rd. to the end of the street, as 30 miles per hour and authorizing and directing the Div. of Traffic Engineering to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation. [Div. of Traffic Engineering, Neal]
Code sections: Sec. 18-51. - Authority to install., Sec. 18-66. - State speed laws applicable.
Attachments: 1. Blue Sheet Memo__Kearney Ridge Speed Limit.pdf, 2. Kearney Ridge Blvd Speed Limit Study.pdf, 3. RESO 0374-26 Kearney Ridge Boulevard Speed Limit 4907-3458-8078 v.1.pdf
Title
A Resolution designating the speed limit on Kearney Ridge Boulevard, from Georgetown Rd. to the end of the street, as 30 miles per hour and authorizing and directing the Div. of Traffic Engineering to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation. [Div. of Traffic Engineering, Neal]


Summary
Authorization to reduce the speed limit of Kearney Ridge Boulevard from Georgetown Road to the end of the street from 35 to 30 miles per hour based on a speed study conducted by Traffic Engineering staff. No Budgetary impact. (L0374-26)(Neal/Martin)

Budgetary Implications: NO
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Law: No
Risk Management: No
Fully Budgeted : Yes
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This Fiscal Year Impact: $0
Annual Impact: $0
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Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 18-51 and other authorities, the Division of Traffic Engineering is authorized and empowered to maintain traffic-control signs, signals, and devices deemed necessary to regulate traffic; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18-66 of the Code of Ordinances, the Urban County Government may determine that certain speed regulations shall be applicable on certain streets or in certain areas; and
WHEREAS, the Urban County Council has determined that the speed limit on Kearney Ridge Boulevard, from Georgetown Road to the end of the street, should be 30 miles per hour.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the speed limit on Kearney Ridge Boulevard, from Georgetown Road to the end of the street, be and hereby is designated as 30 miles per hour and the Division of Traffic Engineering is authorized and directed to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with that designation.
Section 2 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:

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