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Speed Limit Reduction: Streets Currently Under Consideration


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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.

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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: 67 streets measuring approximately 19.11 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:

  1. Use the PublicInput link below your street’s name.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

Cardinal Hills Neighborhood Streets: Ashburton Road, Dunbar Road, Geneva Street, Liles Road, Newcastle Road, and Wickham Road
Votes need to be made by March 25, 2024
Public Input Survey

Spruce Tree Way: Wakefield Pines Drive to Forest Shadows Lane
Votes need to be made by March 25, 2024
Public Input Survey

Vardaman Street: Rock Quarry Road to Upchurch Street
Votes need to be made by March 25, 2024
Public Input Survey

Upchurch Street: Vardaman Street to Cumberland Street
Votes need to be made by March 25, 2024
Public Input Survey

Hightower Street: Vardaman Street to Coleman Street
Votes need to be made by March 25, 2024
Public Input Survey

 

Completed Speed Limit Reductions

All new speed limits will go into effect seven days from Council approval:

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.

Jupiter Street: Pinehurst Drive to Gemini Drive
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the April 16, 2024 Council meeting.

Woodland Avenue: Fairview Road to Glenwood Avenue and Creston Road: Woodland Avenue to Myrtle Avenue
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the April 16, 2024 Council meeting.

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. 
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the April 16, 2024 Council meeting.

Swain Street from East Jones Street to East Lenoir Street.
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the April 16, 2024 Council meeting.

Woods Place: from Royal Street to end
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the April 16, 2024 Council meeting.

Royal Street: Hillsborough St to Okelly St
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the April 16, 2024 Council meeting.

Atwater Street: Woods Pl to Ligon St
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the April 16, 2024 Council meeting.

Holden Ridge Subdivision: Massey Ridge Ct, Britmass Dr, Emergald Ridge Ct, Sapphire Ridge Ct, and Massey Point Ct
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the April 2, 2024 Council meeting.

Carlton Park Subdivision: Landshire View Ln, Amandcroft Way, and Nicolyn Dr 
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the April 2, 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

Saratoga Dr: New Hope Church Rd to End
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the March 19 meeting.  Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.

Sweetbriar Dr: Pinecroft Rd to E Millbrook Rd
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the March 19 meeting.  Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.

Bent Tree Subdivision: Carriage Tour Ln, Mumm Ln, Wild Rose Ct, Bent Ridge Pl, Baybush Dr, Porchlamp Ct, Veranda Ct, White Ash Ct, Chatterson Dr and Berry Hill Dr
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the March 19 meeting.  Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.

Duke Drive: Sweetbriar Dr to Auburn Rd
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the March 19 meeting.  Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.

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