Mandate Details

Description:

Report with results of a comprehensive study of speed limits adopted in cities without conducting an engineering and traffic investigation since 2019, to determine whether the cities are setting the appropriate speed limit for the roadway based on engineering principles, safety considerations, and traffic flow, including: (1) an evaluation of roadway design and characteristics; (2) an analysis of traffic volume and patterns; (3) an examination of crash data and safety records; (4) a review of existing speed studies and surveys; (5) any discrepancies between established speed limits and engineering recommendations; and (6) recommendations for upward adjustments to city speed limits necessary to align with engineering principles and enhance roadway safety and design.

Law:

2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 104 Art. 1 Sec. 106

Agency(ies)/Supplier(s):

Minn. Dept. of Transportation

Due Date:

03/15/2025

Frequency:

One time

Subjects:

Traffic Safety - Traffic Regulation/Enforcement

Committee/Agency Jurisdiction:

Transportation Finance
Transportation Policy

Note:

The report must identify affected cities and recommend upward adjustments based on observations in the report.

Item(s) Received

Title	Publisher(s)	Publication Date	Coverage	Date Received	Report Link
City Speed Limit Evaluation Report 2024	Minn. Dept. of Transportation	March 2025	2024	04/29/2025	25-0910.pdf