Sarasota City Commission agrees to seek maximum 20 mph speed limit on local roads, as one traffic-calming measure

City Transportation Planning staff members recommend action on basis of community engagement

On a unanimous vote this week, the Sarasota city commissioners approved the implementation of a 20 mph speed limit on all local roads in the municipality no later than 2055.

A Florida law does allow for such a restriction, staff members told the commissioners during their regular meeting on Oct. 6.

However, a change in the City Code will be necessary before any signage can be changed…

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