The Brief
- Fairfax County will lower speed limits on 10 roads across three districts.
- The speed limits will be reduced from 25 mph to 20 mph.
- Following the change, county leaders will consider reducing speed zones in other areas.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – Fairfax County plans to lower speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on 10 roads across the Dranesville, Mason, and Providence districts next week.
What we know:
The changes are part of a county pilot study evaluating the effects of reduced speeds to improve safety for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. County officials selected the impacted corridors by reviewing pedestrian activity, crosswalk locations, the presence of nearby schools and other factors.…