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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 2023, we have lowered the speed limit on 667 streets which measures out to just under 237 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: 86 streets measuring approximately 23.36 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
Killington Drive from Northclift Drive to Six Forks Road
Votes need to be made by April 26, 2024
Public Input Survey
Manchester Drive from Cranbrook Road to Coronado Drive
Votes need to be made by April 26, 2024
Public Input Survey
Completed Speed Limit Reductions
All new speed limits will go into effect seven days from Council approval:
Cardinal Hills Neighborhood Streets: Ashburton Road, Dunbar Road, Geneva Street, Liles Road, Newcastle Road, and Wickham Road
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the June 18, 2024 Council meeting.
Spruce Tree Way: Wakefield Pines Drive to Forest Shadows Lane
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the June 04, 2024 Council meeting.
Vardaman Street: Rock Quarry Road to Upchurch Street
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the June 04, 2024 Council meeting.
Upchurch Street: Vardaman Street to Cumberland Street
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the June 04, 2024 Council meeting.
Hightower Street: Vardaman Street to Coleman Street
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the June 04, 2024 Council meeting.
Willow Lake Subdivision Streets: Arden Branch Lane, Beech Bluff Lane, Landrum Lane, Leebrook Road, Peachford Lane, Red Banks Court, Riverport Road, Sandy Bluff Road, Terrel Mill Road and Willow Lake Road
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the May 21, 2024 Council meeting.
Sweetbriar Drive: E Millbrook Road to end
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the May 21, 2024 Council meeting.
Lake Boone Trail from Brooks Avenue to Cambridge Road
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the May 21, 2024 Council meeting.
Booker Drive and Sunglow Lane in Washington Terrace Neighborhood: Booker Drive from Hill Street to N. Fisher Street and Sunglow Lane from Milburnie Road to Robin Hill Lane-Baker’s Grove Way
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the May 7, 2024 Council meeting.
Abbington Ridge Subdivision: Abbington Way, Apperson Drive, Bearmont Place, Bryanstone Place, flat Fern Drive, Herston Road, Tallis Court and Weddington Road
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the May 7, 2024 Council meeting.
Boone Trail/Como Drive from Rush Street to Garner Road
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the May 7, 2024 Council meeting.
Wallingford Drive from New Hope Road to Fox Road
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the March 7, 2024 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
Jupiter Street: Pinehurst Drive to Gemini Drive
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the April 16 meeting. Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.
Woodland Avenue: Fairview Road to Glenwood Avenue and Creston Road: Woodland Avenue to Myrtle Avenue
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the April 16 meeting. Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.
Falls Glen Neighborhood: Falls Landing Drive from Dunn Road to end, Farmville Road from Pumpkin Lane to end and Barngate Way from Farmville Road to end.
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the April 16 meeting. Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.
Swain Street from East Jones Street to East Lenoir Street.
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the April 16 meeting. Staff is working with the NCDOT to update all signal changes to implement this reduction. Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable once this change is finalized.
Woods Place: from Royal Street to end
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the April 16 meeting. Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.
Royal Street: Hillsborough St to Okelly St
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the April 16 meeting. Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.
Atwater Street: Woods Pl to Ligon St
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the April 16 meeting. Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.