Speed limits have been reduced in several areas in Tempe
Map of the corridors where speed limits have been reduced in Tempe.
City of Tempe
As of June 13, several areas in Tempe have reduced speed limits by 5 miles per hour to improve safety.
The city says that the effort also aligns with Tempe’s Vision Zero goals, which include efforts to reduce car crashes citywide.
These changes followed a thorough public process, including two council hearings, presentations to multiple commissions and community input, including a meeting with the Tempe Bicycle Action Group.
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Speed limits have been reduced in several areas in Tempe
City of Tempe
Map of the corridors where speed limits have been reduced in Tempe.
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As of June 13, several areas in Tempe have reduced speed limits by 5 miles per hour to improve safety.
The city says that the effort also aligns with Tempe’s Vision Zero goals, which include efforts to reduce car crashes citywide.
These changes followed a thorough public process, including two council hearings, presentations to multiple commissions and community input, including a meeting with the Tempe Bicycle Action Group.
Below are the areas with reduced speed limits:
McKellips Road: Reduced from 40 mph to 35 mph between College Avenue and Scottsdale Road.
Miller Road: Reduced from 35 mph to 30 mph from the northern city limits to Curry Road.
Veterans Way/Fifth Street: Reduced from 30 mph to 25 mph from University Drive to Farmer Avenue.
Broadway Road: Reduced from 45 mph to 40 mph from Terrace Road to the eastern city limit, and from Priest Drive to the western city limit.
Roosevelt Street: Reduced from 35 mph to 30 mph from Broadway Road to Southern Avenue.
Priest Drive: Reduced from 45 mph to 40 mph from Alameda Drive to Baseline Road.
Guadalupe Road: Reduced from 45 mph to 40 mph from Kyrene Road to the eastern city limit.
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