The San Diego City Council unanimously approved a resolution to reduce speed limits along hundreds of miles of streets on Monday.
take a major step in reducing speed limits on roads throughout the city, in order to meet its “Vision Zero” goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
The strategy, part of the Comprehensive Speed Management Plan approved by the council’s Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in February, uses a “data-driven, city-wide approach to lower speed limits across San Diego’s neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and school zones,” according to a city statement.
“Every San Diegan deserves to feel safe walking, biking or driving in their community,” said Councilman and Committee Chair Stephen Whitburn. “This plan provides a clear roadmap to reduce dangerous speeds, protect lives, and build streets that work for everyone.”…