PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council is expected to review on Wednesday a proposal to reduce the speed limit in various parts of the city.
City officials have identified several areas that could benefit from changes to the speed limit after examining Phoenix's road conditions. Traffic counts conducted at each site can be found online here.
The council is scheduled to review the proposal during its regular meeting on Dec. 6.
VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Phoenix propone reducir límites de velocidad en partes de Ahwatukee, Laveen y otras áreas del valle
The 12 locations recommended for speed reductions are listed below:
Ahwatukee
- Central Avenue from Liberty Lane to Chandler Boulevard (35 to 30 mph)
- Liberty Lane from 17th Avenue to Central Avenue (35 to 30 mph)
Laveen
- 43rd Avenue from Dobbins Road to Olney Avenue (35 to 30 mph)
- 19th Avenue from Dobbins Road to Southern Avenue (45 to 40 mph)
Biltmore
- Lincoln Drive from Ocotillo Road to 32nd Street (45 to 40 mph)
- 24th Street from Lincoln Drive to Montebello Avenue (45 to 40 mph)
- 32nd Street from the Arizona Canal to Lincoln Drive (45 to 40 mph)
Central Phoenix
- Osborn Road from 19th Avenue to 7th Avenue (35 to 30 mph)
North Phoenix
- Hatcher Road from 19th Avenue to Central Avenue (35 to 30 mph)
- 12th Street from Mountain View Road to Indian School Road (35 to 30 mph)
South Phoenix
- 24th Street from South Mountain Road to Baseline Road (35 to 30 mph)
East Phoenix
- McDowell Road from 52nd Street to Galvin Parkway (50 to 45 mph)
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