Chicago City Council Committee approves lowering default speed limit to 25 mph for safety and reducing traffic fatalities.

Chicago's City Council Committee has approved a measure to lower the default speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph on city streets to enhance safety and reduce traffic fatalities. The proposal, part of the Vision Zero plan, passed with an 8-5 vote and aims to change driver behavior. Concerns about equity in enforcement were raised, but the initiative is backed by research showing lower speeds significantly decrease fatality risks. A full council vote is anticipated soon.

October 21, 2024
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