Winkler's request to reduce speed in two high-density developments has been denied, again.
"It seems rather ludicrous," Winkler Mayor Martin Harder says.
The latest request included new information revealing one of the streets in question should actually be classified as a lane. In Manitoba, a lane's speed limit is uniformly 30 km/h.
However, in a letter from the Highway Traffic Board, Chairperson Roland Lavallee said they remain unmoved by the city's plea.
"On behalf of myself and the Board Members, who have reviewed your correspondence on several occasions, we stand behind our initial decision," he said, adding, "Please be advised that there is no appeal process for Board decisions with respect to speed zones."
Harder says the city has repeatedly gone above and beyond to submit traffic studies and demonstrate the areas of concern.
"We're frustrated, every community in Manitoba is frustrated," Harder says.
Many other municipalities hope to see the board change from an oversight agency to simply a commentary board, allowing councils more control over the speed limits within their jurisdiction.
A motion to lobby the government to change the responsibilities of the traffic board passed unanimously at recent central district AMM meeting.
"The resolution is on the table to make some changes, and we're just going to bide our time," Harder says.
The city continues to fight for lower speeds on 15th St. as well. Despite what Harder feels was a thorough presentation, the Highway Traffic Board has deferred a decision on 15th Street until the board can visit the area themselves.
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