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Tempe staff recommends 5-mph reductions on seven corridors in push to reduce serious crashes; second hearing set May 14
Summary
Transportation staff recommended a 5-mph speed limit reduction on seven city corridors after a data review and public outreach; staff cited crash history and evolving land use and said self-identified Tempe respondents favored the change. The council opened a first hearing and set a second hearing for May 14.
City transportation staff presented a proposal to reduce posted speeds by 5 mph on seven Tempe corridors to better align posted limits with adjacent land uses, to improve consistency and to reduce crash severity.
Transportation Director Eric Iverson said the review used national guidance (MUTCD and FHWA speed-setting guidance), observed speeds, crash history from…
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