A 2021 state law allows cities to reduce speed limits next to ‘business activity districts.’
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency voted to allow the city to lower speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on 23 streets near “business activity districts,” including Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach, and Union Square. Madilynne Medina reports on the story for SF Gate.
“SFMTA plans to install signs with the new speed limits starting this September, Stephen Chun, a spokesperson for the agency, told SFGATE. He said installation will take about one year and should be completed by October 2024. The transportation agency will also conduct educational outreach initiatives for drivers, residents, merchants and neighborhoods in the affected areas.”
Lower speed limits are shown to reduce the risk of severe injury and death during car crashes for pedestrians and other road users.
FULL STORY: 23 San Francisco streets have their speed limits lowered to 20 mph
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