The city of Milton is taking steps to slow down drivers on several of its busiest roads.
The City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution lowering speed limits by five miles per hour on stretches of Bethany Bend, New Providence Road, and Thompson Road. The speed limits there would drop from 45 mph to 40 mph. In addition, two school zones in Milton would see limits reduced to 30 mph.
Public Works Director Sara Leaders said multiple factors were considered in the decision, including pedestrian and cyclist activity, limited sight distance, and the number of driveways along the roads. “These are existing 45 miles an hour roads, and the proposed speed limit that we’re recommending is 40 miles an hour,” she explained…