Authorizes the village of Pittsford, town of Pittsford, Monroe county to lower the speed limit on village roads to not less than twenty-five miles per hour

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to speed limits in the village of Pittsford, town of Pittsford, county of Monroe

Summary of specific provisions

Section one: Amends section 1643 of vehicle and traffic law to allow the Village of Pittsford to post a speed limit in the Village to no less than 25 mph.

Section two: Sets forth the effective date

Justification

The historic Village of Pittsford has a vibrant downtown which remains a community and regional destination. Like other communities across the nation, the Pittsford community has become increasingly aware that the success of the village's business economy, the value of residential and commercial real estate, and residents' quality of life are all directly tied to the level of walkability found on Village streets.

To address this key issue the Village has undertaken an Active Transportation Plan in concert with the Town of Pittsford. This planning initiative, now underway, has inventoried problem areas and has identified a comprehensive list of recommendations including reducing the Village speed limit from 30 to 25 miles per hour. The project consulting traffic engineer, has indicated that lower posted speeds within the Village are necessary to achieve the desired goals of the community's Active Transportation Plan. Within the Transportation field, posted speeds of 25 or 20 miles per hour are considered the maximum acceptable limit where a safe walkable environment is required.

Prior legislative history

None

Fiscal implications

None

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.