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Speed Limits and Why They Are Important
Setting speed limits is a great tool that we as a city have to help improve the quality of life in Raleigh’s neighborhoods, while also increasing safety in our neighborhoods. There is a direct link between driver speeds and safety, especially for people outside of a vehicle. Pedestrians and cyclists are our most vulnerable users of public streets, and the City of Raleigh is committed to promoting safe streets to ensure that our neighborhoods are happy and healthy.
Lowering the speed limit from the current statutory unposted 35 mph is one of the most impactful things that any neighborhood can do to increase safety and quality of life on their neighborhood street.
Studies find a direct link between driver speed and severity of the crash when a crash between a pedestrian or cyclist with a vehicle occurs. By lowering speed limits on all of Raleigh’s neighborhood streets, we minimize risk and come closer to our goal of increasing safety in all Raleigh neighborhoods.
To view the context of the graph below, visit the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) for the full report.
Speed Limit Reduction Tracking
Between 2015 and 2024, we have lowered the speed limit on 805 streets which measures out to over 272 miles. Moving forward, we want to continue to increase the number of streets and the miles of streets reduced until all of Raleigh’s neighborhood streets have been successfully reduced.
Yearly Tracking:
2015: 14 streets measuring approximately 4.75 miles
2016: 29 streets measuring approximately 10 miles
2017: 21 streets measuring approximately 7 miles
2018: 35 streets measuring approximately 12.75 miles
2019: 7 streets measuring 2.5 miles
2020: 34 streets measuring approximately 13 miles
2021: 128 streets measuring approximately 54.6 miles
2022: 213 streets measuring approximately 88.28 miles
2023: 186 streets measuring approximately 44.4 miles
2024: 138 streets measuring approximately 34.81 miles.
2025: 43 streets measuring approximately 12.39 miles.
Speed Limit Reduction Processing
All streets currently going through the Speed Limit Reduction process are listed below. Ballot periods are open for two weeks, so please ensure to cast you ballot prior to the date listed below your street’s name.
To cast a ballot, you have three options:
- Use the PublicInput link below your street’s name.
- Email your response to NTMP@raleighnc.gov. Be sure to include the name of your street, your unique authorization code, and your "Yes" or "No" vote.
- Call 919-996-4066 to speak with the NTMP staff directly.
If you are interested in requesting a Speed Limit Reduction for your street, please complete the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Application.
Active Speed Limit Reduction Ballots
Dana Drive and Fort Sumter Road: Jefferies Street to Jones Franklin Road
Votes need to be made by October 29, 2025
Public Input Survey
Brandyapple Drive: Sawmill Road to Yorkchester Way
Votes need to be made by October 29, 2025
Public Input Survey
Completed Speed Limit Reductions
All new speed limits will go into effect seven days from Council approval:
Magnolia Trace Neighborhood Streets – Southern Magnolia Drive, Sugar Lilly Lane, Burgundy Star Drive and Yellow Bird Lane
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the December 02, 2025 Council meeting.
Forest Highland Drive and Firestone Lane: Eagle Trace Drive to Laurel Valley Way
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the November 18, 2025 Council meeting.
Fields of Broadlands Drive: Hill Street to 138’ North of Havering Place
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the December 02, 2025 Council meeting.
Marilyn Drive: 910 Marilyn Drive to 1012 Marilyn Drive
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the December 02, 2025 Council meeting.
Phyllis Drive: Ridge Rd to end of Phyllis Drive
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the December 02, 2025 Council meeting.
Waterford Landing Neighborhood Streets: Brookshadow Drive, White Daisies Court, Angel Fire Court, Falling Wind Court, Peacenest Drive, Waterford Landing Court, Spirit Court, Flower Round Court, Sage Green Court, Angel Oaks Court and Reflection Court
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 06, 2026 Council meeting.
Wayne Street – Jones Franklin Rd to Hammock Place
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the November 04, 2025 Council meeting.
Owens Lane: Bunche Drive to Fitzgerald Drive
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the November 04, 2025 Council meeting.
Society Place: Strickland Road to End of Society Place
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the November 04, 2025 Council meeting.
Monument Lane: Society Place to Allyns Landing Way
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the November 04, 2025 Council meeting.
Valley Stream Drive: Buffaloe Road to end of City maintenance near Kyle Drive before Louisburg Road
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the November 18, 2025 Council meeting.
Crest Road: from Varsity Dr to Avent Ferry Rd
Ballot period has ended. Staff is counting the ballots and updates will be posted once complete.
Approved Speed Limit Reductions
The Hamptons at Umstead Neighborhood Streets – Accabonac Point, Adler Pass, Burcliff Place, Clyden Cove, Crassen Trail, Gann Trail, Gansett Lane, Mankoma Terrace, Neiman Cove, Pomfret Point, Poyner Road, Schellinger Pass, Thanet Place and Wainscott Way
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the October 21, 2025 meeting. Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.