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Council adopts Vision Zero speed‑management plan to lower limits citywide, prioritizing school zones

San Diego City Council · March 16, 2026
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Summary

The City Council unanimously adopted a data‑driven Speed Management Plan under Vision Zero that reduces posted speeds on priority corridors and school zones consistent with AB 43, and requested $2.4 million in FY27 to install signs and support quick‑build safety work.

The City Council on March 16 unanimously approved a citywide Speed Management Plan intended to advance the city’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating severe injuries and fatalities. Transportation staff proposed targeted speed limit reductions under AB 43 for safety corridors, pedestrian and bicycle generators, business activity districts and school zones; the plan would reduce speeds by 5 mph on many corridors and set school‑zone limits to 15 mph when children are present within 500 feet.

Alex Hibaldo and other Transportation Department staff described…

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