Chicago City Council considers lowering speed limits to 25 mph from 30 mph, aiming to improve safety.
Chicago City Council considers lowering speed limits to 25 mph from 30 mph, aiming to improve safety. Reducing speed limits can significantly reduce risk, improve pedestrian safety, and increase reaction time and stopping distance. The proposal, supported by city officials and traffic safety advocates, could be "revenue neutral" and focused on safety, addressing disproportionate fatalities among Black and Latino residents.
May 01, 2024
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