BUENA PARK : Speeds Changing All Over Town

Motorists will have to slow down on some city streets, but on other thoroughfares they can drive slightly faster as a result of changes in speed limits expected to go into effect in mid-February.

The City Council this week approved changes in the speed limits on local streets. Final approval of the changes is expected at the Jan. 19 council meeting and the new speed limits will become effective 30 days later.

Councilwoman Rhonda J. McCune said she was concerned about resident reaction to decreasing speed limits, but Police Chief Richard M. Tefank reassured the council that motorists will be given some leeway until they get accustomed to the lower speed limits.

“For a period of time, (motorists) will be given the benefit of the doubt,” Tefank said.

New speed limit signs will also be posted.

The speed limit changes include:

* Commonwealth Avenue from Manchester to Beach boulevards, increased from 30 m.p.h. to 35 m.p.h..

* Knott Avenue from the south city limits to Crescent Avenue, increased from 35 m.p.h. to 40 m.p.h.

* Los Coyotes Drive from Beach Boulevard to Country Club Drive, increased from 25 m.p.h. to 30 m.p.h.

* Valley View Street from Crescent Avenue to Orangethorpe Avenue, increased from 40 m.p.h. to 45 m.p.h.

* Holder Street from Orange Avenue to Lincoln Avenue, decreased from 40 m.p.h. to 35 m.p.h.

* Malvern Avenue from Links Road to the east city limits, decreased from 50 m.p.h. to 45 m.p.h.

* Valley View Street from Cerritos Avenue to Ball Road, decreased from 45 m.p.h. to 40 m.p.h.