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Tempe proposes 5 mph cuts on seven corridors to improve safety; second hearing set for May 14
Summary
Transportation staff proposed reducing posted speeds by 5 mph on seven Tempe corridors after crash and land‑use analysis; the Transportation Commission and multiple neighborhood groups weighed in and a second hearing is scheduled for May 14, 2026.
Tempe transportation staff presented a proposal on May 1 to reduce posted speed limits by 5 miles per hour on seven corridors citywide, citing crash history, land-use changes, and multimodal activity tied to recent development.
Transportation and Sustainability Director Eric Iverson summarized the review, describing three main factors for the recommendations: roadway environment, adjacent land use and multimodal activity, and crash history. Micromapping of each corridor…
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