Measure handed by Pittsburgh Metropolis Council seeks to decrease velocity limits on metropolis streets – CBS Pittsburgh

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh City Council wants to lower the speed limit on the city’s streets.

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A measure was unanimously passed on Tuesday asking the state for approval from the agency.

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The aim of this measure is to make roads safer.

Currently, the city can use “traffic calming” devices such as B. Install speed bumps.

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However, speed limits in Pennsylvania are often based on how fast 85% of drivers are traveling.