Status
In late 2022, City Council approved a lower speed limit for most residential streets. Signs are scheduled to be installed in the spring of 2023.
About the Program
The speed limit on most residential streets will lower from 25 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour.
Speed is a critical factor in how often crashes occur and how severe those crashes are. According to the Federal Highway Administration, speed limit changes alone can lead to measurable declines in speed and crashes.
National guidance encourages local governments to set appropriate speed limits to ensure the safety of all roadway users. This is especially important in urban areas where people walk, bike, and drive. The likelihood of a person being killed or seriously injured when struck at 35 miles per hour is significantly higher than if that person is struck at 25 miles per hour or 15 miles per hour.