The need to speed: Missoula seeks traffic calming, 20 mph limits on residential streets
Missoula Current file
The City of Missoula is looking at a comprehensive plan to lower the speed limit on residential streets and in turn, reduce the number of crashes and their severity.
and last updated 2020-12-17 12:11:33-05
MISSOULA â Citing national standards and changing uses, the City of Missoula is looking at a comprehensive plan to lower the speed limit on residential streets and in turn, reduce the number of crashes and their severity.
Ben Weiss, the cityâs bicycle and pedestrian program manager, said the proposed Neighborhood Traffic Management Program will address the growing number of citizen complaints regarding speeding, and explore equitable and cost-effective ways to slow traffic.