We Need Your Input on Proposed Speed Limit Changes!

The City of Tempe is exploring changes to speed limits on four roadways: Mill Avenue, College Avenue, First Street, and Southern Avenue. The proposed adjustments aim to match the function of the roadway and better reflect the current character of these corridors. The intent is to reduce disparities in speeds and reduce the potential for vehicle conflicts. Considerations include adjacent development and function of the roadway. The proposed changes match the speed limits to the adjacent roadside culture. The roads and the land uses have changed over the years. The proposed changes will serve to “right size” the speeds. More information can be found at tempe.gov/SpeedLimits 

Proposed Changes:

• Mill Avenue: Reduce speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph at the north end, matching the speed limit over the Town Lake bridge. Additionally, reduce the speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph south of University Drive to Broadway Road.

• College Avenue: Reduce speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph from the north City limit to Curry Road.

• First Street: Reduce speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph from Ash Avenue to west end.

• Southern Avenue: Reduce speed limit from 45 mph to 40 mph from 48th Street to the railroad tracks, creating a consistent speed limit on Southern across Tempe.