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Tempe staff propose 5 mph reductions on seven streets to improve corridor consistency and safety
Summary
Senior civil engineer Michelle Beckley recommended reducing posted speeds by 5 mph on seven segments (Broadway, Priest, Guadalupe, 5th Street/Veterans Way, Miller, McKellips, Roosevelt) to improve consistency, support planned pedestrian/bike projects and advance Vision Zero goals; staff recommended public meetings and hearings.
Michelle Beckley, senior civil engineer in Tempe's traffic group, told council staff is proposing 5 mph reductions on seven roadway segments to improve uniformity and pedestrian/bicycle safety where land use or projects have changed corridor character.
"Today, I'll be presenting on 7 roadway segments that we are proposing speed limit changes for," Beckley said, outlining corridor-specific points: Broadway Road…
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