During a recent city council meeting, officials discussed proposed changes to speed limits on two major roads in Roy, Utah, in response to significant traffic data and community safety concerns.

The primary focus was on 6000 South, where the current speed limit fluctuates from 35 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour. A transportation plan commissioned in 2018 recommended adjusting the speed limit to align with the 85th percentile of measured speeds, suggesting a limit of 30 to 35 miles per hour. Recent data revealed that approximately 75% of the 43,000 vehicles passing through this area in July were exceeding the current speed limit, prompting council members to consider raising the limit to 30 miles per hour.

Council members expressed support for the change, citing the need for the speed limit to reflect actual driving behavior and enhance safety. One member noted that the previous reduction to 25 miles per hour was based on concerns from a local Boy Scout about an open ditch, a situation that has since changed with increased development and traffic.

The discussion then shifted to 43100 West, which currently has a speed limit of 25 miles per hour through Roy, while neighboring areas have limits of 30 miles per hour. With traffic volumes reaching 73,000 vehicles per month, council members acknowledged the need for a review of this limit as well.

The council plans to move forward with the proposed speed limit changes, emphasizing a data-driven approach to traffic management and community safety. Further discussions will be held to address the speed limit on 43100 West, as part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow and safety in the area.