The Brief
- The city of Tempe officially reduced speed limits on seven major roadways to handle growing multi-modal infrastructure.
- City planners cite an increasing presence of pedestrians, bicyclists, and e-bike riders as these areas transform into high-density business and residential corridors.
- Local motorists expressed mixed reactions to the changes, while municipal data indicates that automated speed-enforcement cameras can reduce adjacent intersection collisions by up to 50%.
TEMPE, Ariz. – Drivers may want to check the speed limit signs when traveling around Tempe, as the city has officially lowered speed limits on seven major roadways.
What we know:
Municipal crews have not begun updating signage at key intersections yet, including the corridor near Priest Drive and Alameda Drive. …