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Council asks NCDOT to lower speed limits on Church and King streets to 20 mph
Summary
Citing safety concerns near the Acousto Trail crossing, the council approved a resolution requesting NCDOT reduce the speed limit on Church Street and King Street to 20 mph for consistent traffic calming through the corridor.
Council approved a resolution asking the North Carolina Department of Transportation to reduce speed limits on Church Street and King Street to a consistent 20 miles per hour, the staff member said.
Staff described community concerns about 35 mph zones near the Acousto Trail crossing and presented a proposal to standardize the corridor at 20 mph to improve pedestrian safety and reduce vehicle speeds. The transcript does not show a recorded roll-call or vote tally; staff reported the council’s approval.
Staff indicated the request will be forwarded to NCDOT for consideration; any final speed-limit change would require NCDOT review and action.
