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Gamble Street speeding and cut-through traffic

Escondido

Summary

Residents near Gamble Street have complained about speeding for a decade. New radar data showed an 85th percentile speed of 33 mph in a 25 mph zone, and police observed morning commuters cutting through via left turns from El Norte Parkway. The fix: a morning left-turn ban with periodic enforcement.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Mostly signage and enforcement costs; not specified in the minutes.

✅Who benefits

Gamble Street residents and pedestrians who get calmer, safer speeds during morning rush.

⚠️Who could be affected

Morning commuters who use the left turn will need alternate routes.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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