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Council creates working group to study pedestrian safety zones and potential 20 mph limits

5815646 · September 16, 2025
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Summary

The council authorized a working group to study pedestrian safety zones enabled by a recent Connecticut statute, including the possibility of 20 mph limits and accompanying safety investments in selected areas.

The City Council approved an order to form a working group to evaluate creation of pedestrian safety zones under recently passed Connecticut legislation that allows municipalities to establish such zones.

Supporters told the council the group would develop plans for zones that could lower speed limits to 20 mph in up to five pedestrian areas and pair reduced speeds…

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