5.14.2026 PROPOSED SPEED LIMITS PUBLIC INPUT SUMMARY FINAL ATTACHMENT 3.PDF

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Background  
 
Tempe streets have evolved over the decades; becoming more multi-modal with significant 
changes to the land use and development adjacent to them. However, the posted speed limits 
have not necessarily been reviewed to keep up with these changes. The City is exploring 
changes to speed limits on seven roadways that aim to match the function of the roadway and 
better reflect the current character of these corridors. The streets being explored include: 
Broadway, Guadalupe, Miller and McKellips roads, Priest Drive, Roosevelt Street and Veterans 
Way/Fifth Street. 
 
Two public meetings were held on Dec. 9, 2025 for Proposed Speed Limits FY25/26: 
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Virtually at noon on Zoom with 19 attendees. The recorded video has had 43 views 
online and can be found here. 
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In-person at 6 p.m. at the Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, 
with 12 attendees that signed in. 
 
Additionally, a survey was available online at tempe.gov/proposedspeedlimits from                
November 17, 2025 – March 1, 2026 to gather feedback on potential improvements. This survey 
received a total of 855 visitors and 668 responses. 
 
II. 
Outreach  
 
Several methods were used to provide information to the community regarding the project, 
meetings and opportunities for input. 
 
 
Direct Mailer 
A bilingual (English and Spanish) direct mailer was sent to residents within a 1/2 mile radius of 
the seven roadways. The direct mailer included a brief overview of the project and details on 
how to attend the public meetings and provide comments. 
 
 
Proposed Speed Limits FY25/26  
Public Input Summary  
 
March 2026 
 
Contents  
I. Background  
II. Outreach  
III. Survey Results 
IV. Zoom Chat  
V. Emails 
VI. Phone Calls

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Emails 
 
A notification email was sent to neighborhood contacts and relevant Boards and Commissions 
inviting them to attend the meeting or to comment online as well as previous participants in city 
projects in the area. 
 
Social Media and Eblasts 
 
 
Project Webpage 
The project webpage was updated continuously and included information about the project, the 
date and access information for the public meeting and online comment information. The page 
from Nov. 16, 2025 – March 2, 2026 had 1504 total pageviews. 
 
 
 
 
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III. 
Survey  
 
A survey was available online at tempe.gov/Forum from Nov. 17, 2025 - March 1, 2026 to 
gather feedback on desired path improvements. This survey received a total of 668 
responses.257 respondents provided an address in Tempe.

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1. Do you support the proposed speed limit changes for Broadway Road? 
 
     Total responses: 650  
 
2. Why did you select your answer in the previous question? 
 
No responses:  
1. 
I think it is fine the way it is.  
2. 
I will write this on only one of the entries, though it applies to all.  If the streets of 
Tempe were designed as 50mph speedways (that's a conservative estimate) putting 
up lower speed limit signs and photo-enforcement boxes is just a decision to reduce 
the quality of life selectively for many.  Is there really no other way of getting after the 
street racers? 
3. 
Speed limits are not the problem. Distracted driving is. Please enforce the distracted 
driving laws. 
4. 
It's a comfortable speed and I pay attention to all traffic/pedestrians near me. 
5. 
Because no one enforces the speed limit. You get slow people and fast people and 
then you get accidents. If you cannot enforce it then stop asking to change.  
6. 
Enforcing current speed limits would be a better tactic. 
7. 
By lowering the speed limit you will increase the traffic congestion on this major E/W 
arterial. 
8. 
The speed limits are fine as they are and don't need to be changed. 
9. 
Please leave the speed limits as is. The sections that are 45 mph have less congestion 
and allow me to get where I need to go.  
10. The speed limit is sufficient as it is. This is clearly a cash grab by the city after 
implementation speed cameras and not really about public safety. Invest more on 
good road surfaces particularly north of the 60 and it would help people focus on the 
road rather than avoiding holes everywhere.  
11. Let's not be like Scottsdale and lower the speed limit everywhere. People need to get 
to work. 
12. 45 is fine 
13. The speed is safe with improved safety of cars.  There are not pedestrians in the area.  
Traffic is bad enough. 
14. Stop with the controlling speeds already! First there are random pop up speed traps, 
and now you want to make it even more cumbersome to drive around this city by 
further slowing traffic! Is someone that works in Tempe bored and trying to create busy 
work for themselves?? Good grief, leave the traffic speed where they are!!  
15. No data presented showing an unusual increase in accidents related to speed.  
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Not sure (17)
Yes (300)
No (333)

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16. No reason for it, you guys just want ticket revenue  
17. Slower speed limits will only create more frustration and unsafe lane changes. 
Aggressive driving is much more dangerous than speed. 
18. I feel that if the Police need to enforce the speeding by writing tickets,  Until driver's 
see these actions happening, they will continue to speed.  It doesn't matter what you 
change the speed limit to, if there is no enforcement being by writing tickets to the 
violators.  I am referring to having a police presence in the area. 
19. I don't support lowering the speed limits. I do support being more consistent across 
Tempe. Inconsistent speed limits mean people don't know how fast they should drive 
and this contributes to other people getting impatient and doing things that then cause 
accidents. 
20. I would agree with reducing it from Terrace to Los Feliz as that has a great deal of 
commercial activity and high-density traffic for a major portion of the day.I would not 
agree with lowering the speed from Los Feliz east to the city line as there is only high-
density traffic during rush hour periods. The traffic density and road conditions would 
support 45 mph the rest of the time.  
21. Creates more traffic. Leave them as they are.  
22. I believe the speed limits are fine as is and believe this new proposals are just a way to 
have the police write more speeding tickets as Tempe police is already money hungry. 
23. I think the single most valuable thing to do is to enforce the speed limits we currently 
have. We can put up new signage that further limits speed, but much like the lovely 
person who travels down the stretch of Hermosa near my house at 60MPH+ with their 
unrestricted exhaust, unless we enforce the limits consistently slower limits will just 
irritate the good people of Tempe. 
24. Tempe is slowly lowering speed limits by 5 mph. I would expect that they will lower it 
again next year. People do not trust Tempe to not keep lowering speed limits. 
25. Its low enough...  the real issue is poor drivers that drive too slow 
26. There has been no significant or noticeable change to pedestrian/bicycle traffic to 
require reducing the speed limit in these areas 
27. Changing the speed limit in that area may reduce mobility while not having a large 
impact on how pedestrian friendly the area is- especially with the significant car traffic 
that passes through that part of Broadway and lack of housing density. Should more 
multifamily housing and walkable amenities be built in that area, I would support re-
evaluating this change  
28. Why? Also the lights aren't time for that speed. More like 50 mph.  
29. Speed is not the issue with Tempe traffic. In fact changing the speed along the length 
seems like a speed trap to give out tickets. 
30. Passage onto the freeways remains a very trafficked area, and decreasing speed 
limits will exacerbate the congestion during rush hours 
31. I do not support lowering any roads speed limit in Tempe at all. Leave the roads as 
they are. And while we're at it, take down the stupid speed cameras. We didn't vote for 
them and we didn't vote for this either. 
32. Our streets are already congested. Lowering the speed limit will only make this worse. 
Enforce the existing speed limits instead  
33. The city struggles to enforce existing codes and laws, lowering the limit exacerbates 
this issue without benefit. Enforce the current limits. 
34. No documents show the effect of previous speed limit reductions. If the previous 
reductions are not reducing accidents, injuries or deaths, then I do not see a reason for 
these reductions.  
35. All it will do is generate more ticket revenue and increase insurance costs for Tempe 
residents.....the existing speed limits are FINE if enforced! 
36. I selected no because cars stop better and have more automated safety tech than ever 
and road conditions have not substantially changed. If anything speed limits should be 
increasing, not decreasing.

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37. This area isn't as impacted by the proposed needs discussed for justifying the change. 
It's not pedestrian or bike centric.  
38. You already have speed and red light cameras that the public did not want.... This is 
just an effort to increase the tickets issued by those cameras.  Driving any where in 
Tempe, is becoming crowded and exhausting! 
39. I want them to stay the same, traffic is not a problem 
40. just force everyone to walk. enough already.  police should arrest speeders and do 
their job. 
41. I feel there is no need to lower the speed limit as traffic flows fine.  
42. We do not need slower roads in already congested areas 
43. Lowering the speed limit by 5 mph won't prevent people from speeding. Speed trap 
cameras, traffic circles, chicanes, chokers, or other alternatives that force cars to slow 
down would be more effective. 
44. Because we need to move traffic through instead of slowing it down.The biggest thing 
you can do is to fix the traffic light cycles, to optimize traffic flow, not stop it all the time. 
45. No evidence that this will reduce accidents/injuries.  Enforce the existing limit. 
46. I don't understand the need for the change.  
47. They've had speed reductions before they've had speed light cameras before I do 
think it causes more issues without figuring out the real problem 
48. It is slow enough there what's up not making enough money with the portable camera? 
49. No matter what the speed limit is, there's always going to be speeders and crazy 
drivers.  Crack down on those. 
50. The information presented does not support any of the three reasons presented for the 
proposed changes.  (Pasted below) It appears someone 'just wants it that way.'• This 
is not progress nor benefit for the community or society.  
- Staff is 'right sizing'• the speeds to match what is 
happening in the area. 
- Roadway functions can change over time. 
- Speeds should match the adjacent roadside culture. 
51. The lanes offer enough capacity to keep the speed limit as is 
52. Reducing the speed limit has not shown to change the way people are driving.  I have 
seen no evidence that it's reducing traffic incidents and feel that it's making it more 
likely that people will express road rage.    
53. It seems fine the way it is. 
54. This is a busy street and to keep the vehicles moving, it doesn't make sense to reduce 
the speed limit. Would make more sense to increase the 40 mph zone to 45 mph, 
rather than reduce the speed limit for yhe area before and after the reduced area. 
55. Traffic flow is good now.  Slowing it down contributes to drivers impatience and 
swerving from lane to lane to get ahead, which causes a danger to all drivers. 
56. Speed limits are already normal, they do not need to be lowered 
57. Slower speed limit will slow down traffic adding unnecessary travel time to an already 
busy city. If you want to increase safety, increase the requirements to obtain a driver's 
licence instead of punishing those who know how to drive by increasing the amount of 
slow drivers on the road. Enforce that the left lane is for passing and that ALL slower 
traffic shall keep right.  
58. A change of the posted mph could possibly hurt average citizens who mostly stay in 
the posted limit. Such as myself. Out of habit I would be breaking the limit by forgetting 
to take notice of the change on all of these roadways. Non average citizens, who break 
the speed limit, and other traffic laws with impunity, will only continue to break the laws 
because of low enforcement. They will never notice the change in posted speed. I 
personally hear, and sometimes see at all hours on Guadalupe, high performance 
vehicles and motorcycles racing at very high speeds as if at a drag racing track. I 
believe that seeing enforcement - signs warning of photo radar, or police with radar on 
motorcycles or on vehicles posted clearly in a very visible location on rotation would be 
a good deterrent. Show enforcement occasionally all over the city all of the time. I don't

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see this being done anywhere in the city now.  Noise from these vehicles all over 
Tempe is an issue for another time. Thank you for this opportunity to take part in this 
survey.  
59. There isn't enough traffic on Broadway to justify lowering the speed limit.  
60. It's not necessary. 
61. I am a business operator on Broadway and a significant employer in the area. While 
there are known problems with speeding on East Broadway, 40mph is too slow for 
those of us who obey the posted speed limit already, meanwhile the speeders will 
continue to speed well above the current 45mph.  Broadway is a large arterial street 
and should not be slowed down further. Its already slow on many arterial streets in 
Tempe, lets not make it more inefficient for the rest of us to get around. Thank you for 
listening and considering alternate way to enforce the already established speed limit 
of 45mph. 
62. Getting through Tempe in this area is already too slow and congested. Lowering the 
speed limit on this stretch would make it worse.  
63. Because I need to get where I am going.  I don't want to crawl all the way to work. 
64. I believe it's safe already. 
65. There is no need to reduce any speed limits.  If anything the existing 40mph should be 
raised to 45mph. 
66. Reducing speed limits is a waste of time if there's no enforcement. This is the case for 
previous reductions in speed limits. There's been little enforcement. 
67. It will be frustrating and won't make a difference  
68. The speed limit is fine for this area. 
69. I drive this section of road a few times per month (mostly during business hours). Most 
drivers drive between 40 and 50 mph on this section. Traffic tends to be light and side 
traffic minimal. 45 mph is safe in this section of road. 
70. The traffic will lower the speed limit when busy.  I don't feel lowering the speed limit 5 
miles will decrease traffic accidents 
71. Everything moves safely and smoothly as is. 
72. Can you please provide the traffic data which has contributed to this decision? Has 
there been an increase in frequency of accidents relating to these roads and routes? 
Has severity of accidents impacted this decision? Why is this now coming to light?  
73. People who speed will continue to speed. Lowering the speed limit, has shown in 
study after study, to often INCREASE traffic accidents in this state. I trust the research. 
74. Existing speed limits are already reasonable and shouldn't be changed. 
75. Lowering the speed limits by 5 mph is not really going to do much, except give the 
police more opportunity to write over the speed limit tickets.  Since that would mean 
more revenue for the City, perhaps that might be what is the real reason to do this. 
76. The police are just looking for easier ways to pull a vehicle over. EVERYONE in 
Arizona drives 10+ miles over speed limits. Lowering the speed limit will cause chaos, 
especially with older drivers as they drive slower already and create problems. 
77. Inconsistent speed limits caused traffic confusion and creates ill timed lights which 
leads to more stop start congestion. 
78. There is no valid reason for this change.  Where  are the 85th percentile speed studies 
to justify it? 
79. There is no need to reduce the speed.   
80. There is no confusion. It's 45 the entire way. It is a straight shot road. Don't slow traffic 
in busy areas. 
81. PHX Metro and Tempe is not a walker/biker environment as much as the city would 
like it to be...it's not dense enough, people drive. The city should take steps to optimize 
lights and inform people of green waves to better handle commutes, rather than torture 
residents. 
82. The speed limit merely indicates the speed at which police an issue tickets. Per AZ 
DOT website: https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-
construction/traffic/faq/establishing-speed-limits ""Before and after" studies

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consistently demonstrate that there are no significant changes in traffic speeds 
following the posting of new or revised speed limits. Furthermore, no published 
research findings have established any direct relationship between posted speed limits 
and crash frequency..." As no data has been presented about the 85th percentile 
speeds and ADOT is clear that this will not accomplish any objectives other than the 
ability to write speeding tickets for lower speeds, this proposal should be called out for 
what it is: creating an enforcement speed trap to raise revenue. 
83. City has provided no information to justify the proposed change, yet asks for 
justification on citizens' responses.  
84. Three lanes down to two at Mill already creates a mess and some angry and/or 
aggressive driving.  The median is pretty but it has created traffic issues.   
85. Current limits are not effectively followed or enforced.   If there is s safety concern,  
let's start by following the current limit.   Further reduction is futile.  
86. You can't even enforce the speed limits as they are. Reducing the speed limit is not 
going to resolve the issue of people speeding. 
87. It's not necessary and impedes the progress of traffic needlessly. 
88. That area flows smoothly without abutting residential properties with direct driveways. 
Tempe traffic is already bad enough, don't make it worse. 
89. I don't think lowering the speed limit will change the behavior of drivers already driving 
too fast.  
90. City is motivated by money grab not safety, it's an unnecessary change that only came 
about because they've installed speed cameras everywhere  
91. The city needs to focus on ways to improve transit times, not slow them down. 
92. 45 mph is slow enough, just enforce it. 
93. I travel in Tempe everyday, there are no accidents in that area that I see. I see no 
reason for this 
94. Changing numbers on a few signs alone is very unlikely to result in compliance or to 
reduce high severity crashes. Interactive speed signs would have an impact to help 
maintain the EXISTING posted speed limits, with no need to reduce limits on 
ARTERIAL STREETS. There is no proposed change in character to calm traffic. One 
psychological method with documented effectiveness is to plant more trees, which 
narrows the field of vision, resulting in more cautious driving. Another method is to 
narrow the roadway. A more useful way to accomplish this could be to provide barriers 
for bicycle lanes.  
95. There is no reasonable reason to decrease speed limits on roads designed and 
controlled for the current speed limits.  Contrary lowering speed limits will potential 
shift traffic, and commerce, out of Tempe to Mesa and Chandler as other roads are 
chosen for east-west and west-east transportation. 
96. Current speed limits are appropriate  
97. The features of this road do not warrant a slower speed 
98. I believe that the existing speed limit is adequate for current street design and size as 
well as for the vehicle and pedestrian traffic of that area. The current speed limit 
enhances the flow of traffic.  
99. Slower speeds are not necessary on busy main roads. Drivers just need to actually 
follow the speed limit and not treat it as a suggested starting point. 
100. This is the same city that just installed privately owned speed limit cameras to 
'increase road safety'. This is a corrupt way to take money out of the tax dollars 
pockets.  
101. Tempe leadership is proposing this change while providing little to no quantitative data 
to support the push to make this change. Reducing the speed limit by 5 mph will have 
no actual effect on safety. Leadership is doing this to give the appearance that they 
are working without addressing the more difficult root cause of car accidents. Tempe 
leadership should focus on making actual changes to specific road conditions rather 
than impose lower speeds on major roadways. We need better Leadership for Tempe! 
102. 45 is a reasonable speed for the existing areas

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103. Changing long-standing limits will create confusion and be fodder for the speed traps 
now found everywhere. 
104. 45 mph is not unsafe. 
105. Tired of City council arbitrarily changing those speed limits and putting in photo radar. 
It's all about making money! 
106. You have to move traffic  
107. 40 mph is too damn slow.  Raise the speed limit to 55!   
108. We need faster speeds on the roads, not slower.  Pedestrians shouldn't be playing in 
the streets and expecting everyone to stop what they are doing when they are too lazy 
to use a crosswalk at a light where cars are stopped  
109. Because no matter what you set the speed limit at, people will continue to do 10-15 
mph more. You see it everywhere, and the police do not enforce it. If the police would 
start ticketing people for speeding, people would be more inclined to do the speed limit 
or closer to it.  
110. Speeds are just fine, this is a money grab from local traffic law enforcement to gain 
funds 
111. I haven't seen any studies showing how this will improve safety/traffic. Some of these 
areas include sites where permanent cameras were recently installed. The timing of 
these proposed changes so recently after the camera installation makes this feel like a 
"money grab". If that is the case, I do not support these changes, especially in this 
economic time where more people are struggling to keep up with rising costs. The city 
has already been raising taxes on it's residents and needs to improve it's money 
management before taking more. 
112. I travel this street a lot. Traffic is not usually heavy so I see no need for changes. 
Signage is not until you travel a ways and then your speed is the 45 and its too late. 
Traffic is all going the 45 so going more slowly makes people pass more. Also what is 
that box along the side of the road going westbound as it seems to flash when I go by - 
is it recording speeds? If so, that needs to be communicated before I get to it. 
Chandler is 45 for most all streets so when I get to Tempe the traffic does not adjust. 
113. Broadway is a main commuter route and the current speed limit is fine.  
114. Decreasing the speed limit will likely have no significant effect. Those talking about 
pedestrians don't realize that pedestrians are crossing at intersections where cars slow 
to turn anyways. A speed limit change does not change distracted, drunk, or blind 
spots on roads that would much greater effects than speed 
115. Slowing down traffic makes the congestion worse not better 
116. This is one of the major roadways (6 lanes in most areas) going in & out of the City.  
To reduce the speed would cause major restrictions in an already congested 
thoroughfare.  It either needs to be left alone, or the street needs to be widened to 
properly accommodate the volume of traffic. 
117. Think it is only a way to write more speeding tickets 
118. Reducing speed continues to add onto traffic and delays for commuters. Broadway is 
already extremely busy and filled with traffic. Slower mph areas only contribute to 
extreme delays without lane expansions. Reduced mph does not make roads safer, 
this contributes to the traffic and increased stress and anger for drivers trying to pass 
through causing increased delay and wait times at stoplights. Broadway only has 2-3 
lanes and reducing speeds will contribute to increased traffic without lane expansions.  
119. Creates confusion and lack of continuity. Also gives credibility to cops to ticket if you 
accidentally forget or miss the sign. Best to do an Avery large area the same if 
reducing.  
120. If the change is only being made to increased motorcycle accidents then I think 
changing the speed limits isn't going to fix the issue. I do wonder if motorcyclists are 
confusing lane filtering which is now legal with lane splitting and that's what is 
increasing those accidents for that specific population. If accidents are down in other 
areas and it's just motorcycles that are the issue, I think that's worth looking into 
instead of changing the speed limits because that won't fix lane splitting issues.

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121. Speed never killed anyone, it's the sudden stops caused by slow drivers paying no 
attention, and having no consideration for drivers behind them. Additionally, 
pedestrians do NOT have a right to just walk into the street without looking to see if it's 
safe, pedestrians should be made to carry liability insurance to pay for the damage 
they cause when hitting a vehicle or causing an accident to avoid them. Increase the 
speed to 65, less time on the road equals traffic reduction. At 65mph there would be 
more than 50% less traffic on the road at one time 
122. Decreasing speed limits will likely lead to increased accidents in already-congested, 
high traffic areas. Additionally, the proposed change appears to be an arbitrary 
decrease which doesn't seem to be backed by data-driven decisions (I.e. no known 
correlation between the speed limit decrease of 5mph to fewer accidents in the given 
areas). Alternatively, this proposed change may cause increased accidents by creating 
more traffic congestion and road rage.  
123. The current flow on this main passage towards Mesa runs smoothly at 45. During 
heavy traffic, the flow slows significantly as lines of vehicles transition from a red to 
green light. The ensuing congestion makes it so the flow is below 45 and travel time is 
considerably impacted.  
124. Waste of tax payers money. Fired engineering staff. Lazy. Innovative design for future.  
125. No data presented on why the change is being implemented other than a goal of the 
overall plan - what is the actual accident data as this is a major east-west corridor 
through Tempe and idling cars will create more pollution in Tempe. 
126. I do not support lowering the speed limit because these roads are primary 
thoroughfares, and reducing speeds will increase congestion and travel time without 
clear evidence of safety benefits. Lowering the limit by 5 mph is unlikely to change 
driving behavior but will require additional enforcement resources that could be better 
used elsewhere. 
127. Because you guys need to fix the timer system at the traffic lights first before you lower 
the speed limit. Lowering the speed limit without proper traffic implementations first will 
continue to build up more traffic in the city. Install traffic sensors at lights to be more 
efficient with current traffic conditions and then lower speeds. You will have less 
people speeding through yellow/red lights and more efficient and safe traffic system for 
pedestrians and vehicles. 
128. All speed limits need to be consistent. There's already enough traffic in Tempe without 
lowering it more 
129. Unless it's residential no need for slower traffic. 
130. This is an attempt to increase revenue generated from speeding tickets. There is no 
need for reductions in this area. This is the same as the unlawful traffic cameras 
installed.  
131. Broadway is a big Main Street.  
132. This will slow traffic down. If people commit egregious speeding, they will do it 
regardless of speed limit.  
133. Changes like this make for more traffic problems 
134. Road speed changes aren't the problem in Broadway Rd. I live on Broadway Rd and 
Priest and regularly transit by car or walking. I've witness many crashes on the area 
and every single time speed isn't the issue, the issue is people running the red lights. 
Reducing the speed limit won't do anything to help the constant head on collisions and 
seems like a way for the city to claim they did something when in reality they aren't 
enforcing the law for the actually dangerous maneuvers that happen here aka red light 
runners, people crossing double yellows, not respecting pedestrians right of way when 
Crossing.  
135. I think 45 miles per hour works perfectly fine, I don't see any issues with it.  
136. What evidence has been collected to support this change request?  I would like to see 
data on why this is being suggested.  When will the studies and data supporting this 
suggestion be presented so that we can see why this is being proposed?

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137. works well very well now 5 mph does not make a change, never accident it doesn't 
why they want to a change  
138. Why are you reducing?  I haven't seen any statistics on accidents on this road vs 
others that are posted at 40.  This is my resonse for all the roads. 
139. Tempe's goals are incorrect. It appears to me that the long term goal is to reduce 
speed limits a bit at a time to greatly discourage all private vehicle traffic through the 
city in a mis-guided attempt at forcing people into mass transit and other non-private 
vehicle traffic.There should be focus on enabling traffic flow via the timing of lights and 
post the speed at which the lights are timed (Missouri in Phoenix is an example of 
this). 
140. If this was just rural to eastern limit I would support it, no need to mess with priest to 
western edge.  
141. Traffic generally slows in these areas naturally 
142. Its isnt going to slow speeders down. Speeders need stiff penalties.  
143. 45 on major streets should be the norm 
144. I don't see the need 
145. 40 not a natural speed after years non existence.  
146. The reduction in the speed limit is merely to raise funds for the city. The traffic 
enforcement is being used to raise funds for the city to allow more give aways to 
developers!  I won't live long enough to see any payback from the huge projects with 
their taxes deferred. 
147. I don't believe the five mile speed difference will make much of a difference. 
148. Just enforce the current limit.  A limit not enforced isn't a limit 
149. 5mph is not what we need. We need more officers and not cameras. 
150. The area is still high-traffic and an industrial/business route. Slowing the limit will 
increase traffic congestion.  
151. Speed limits are fine. The problem is there is virtually no enforcement, and a small 
number of drivers exceed the limits by a wide margin, a problem that won't be fixed by 
changing the limits. 
152. I drive this road about twice a week. I've had no concerns for safety at this speed.  
153. Changing the speed limit will not improve the safety unless Tempe starts enforcing the 
current speed limits in Town 
154. Lowering the speed limit does absolutely nothing if the flow of traffic remains between 
45-50mph. Issuing more tickets to normal people because of a sudden change during 
a time of economic strain is unnecessary and borderline unethical.  
155. Hardly anyone obeys the existing speed limits. Do you really think a sign change w/ 
possible immediate short term enforcement will make a long term difference. It 
appears to be another power & control issue that will further alienate the public from 
the police. Also, unless it's hiiden, there's been no data showing it will decrease 
accidents. 
156. I'm not sure why the city believes it is necessary to change something that has been 
working well for many years. This proposal seems like an unnecessary use of funding. 
I disagree with spending tax dollars on new signs, surveys, and research when the 
current speed limits have been in place for years and appear to be working effectively 
as they are. 
157. To the Members of the Council, 
I am writing to formally oppose the proposal to lower the current speed limit. While 
safety is our shared priority, simply lowering the limit does not address the root causes 
of congestion and accidents on our roads. Instead, I propose a strategy focused on 
enforcing efficient traffic flow and lane discipline.The current safety issues are 
frequently caused not by speed itself, but by speed variance and obstruction. When 
drivers loiter in the passing (left) lane or drive significantly below the speed limit while 
distracted by mobile devices, they disrupt the natural flow of traffic.This behavior has a 
domino effect: 
Impeding Flow: Slow drivers in the left lane act as rolling roadblocks.

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Induced Danger: This frustration forces other drivers to make unsafe maneuvers, such 
as weaving through traffic or passing on the right, to maintain a reasonable travel 
speed. 
Distraction: Inefficient driving is often a symptom of mobile phone usage, which 
reduces situational awareness.Lowering the speed limit will not fix these behaviors; it 
will only penalize competent drivers while the actual disruptors continue to impede 
traffic. 
Therefore, I propose we reject the speed limit reduction and instead allocate resources 
toward:Strict enforcement of "Keep Right Except to Pass" laws. 
Targeted citations for distracted driving (mobile phone usage). 
Penalties for impeding traffic (driving significantly below the limit in active lanes). 
Mandatory remedial driving courses for repeat offenders to re-educate them on lane 
etiquette and road sharing.Let's focus on making our drivers more attentive and our 
roads more efficient, rather than artificially slowing down our community. 
158. People drive way too slow already there's already so much congestion in traffic we 
don't need to slow it down any further.  
159. Absolutely DO NOT keep reducing speed and/or reduce number of traffic lanes.  
Tempe keeps trying to make Tempe a walk/bike/masstransit/alternative transportation 
city.  This does not solve the auto/pedestrian accident issue.Education for 
pedestrians/scooter riders/bike riders/skateboarders & auto drivers need Education. 
160. we need to be able to move around more quickly, not slower. Expand the road instead. 
161. There are enough speed reinforcements in Tempe that exist. We just had the 
enhancements with the lights at the major intersections and the floating speed trap. 
Also we have the safety corridors that move as well. Our city does not need to become 
slow everywhere. 
162. It won't slow traffic  
163. Increase it 
164. 45 is a good speed 
165. Yes to the east end, no to the west end which is entirely unwalkable industrial and 
freeway overpass. 
166. this will impede flow of traffic in the area. If pedestrian safety is concerned, we need to 
evaluate behavior patterns of both pedestrians and drivers, knowing that the majority 
of pedestrian incidents occur when traffic signals/laws are ignored by either party.  
167. This would likely cause further congestion. 45 is an appropriate speed limit.  
168. Listen. I can understand slowing down traffic over in the areas closer to ASU where 
there's a lot of foot traffic all day. But as I will repeat in later entries, there is no reason 
to slow down the rest of the city because of that. As someone who lives in the 
Southern & Priest area, and regularly commutes Northbound Priest, Eastbound 
Broadway & University & Rio Salado, the traffic's bad enough when it's 45mph. 40mph 
is only going to make my daily commute that much worse. I literally work next to ASU 
and graduations or other events already cause AWFUL traffic, and you want to slow 
that down so it backs up even worse and I'm stuck in my parking garage for 2hrs 
instead of 1 hour? No thanks. 
169. Reducing the speed limits is just going to cause more confusion and annoyances. 
Enforce hands free driving because almost every near accident I ahve encountered is 
someone on their phone, not the speed. 
170. People will still go the same speeds regardless of the speed limit. This is just creating 
speed trap.  
171. I don't see The need to change it 
172. No reason to reduce the speed limit on this road.   Only the most conservative drivers 
will conform to this change.   And those drivers will increase the traffic problem 
especially during rush hours. 
173. The issue isn't the seed limit, it is enforcing the limits that already exist. There are still 
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per hour when it marked as 25 due to construction. Mesa just to the east has 45 mph 
even after it narrows down to two lanes (at Dobson). 
174. Driving down Rural with the speed limit of 35 often times I get honked at, flipped off, 
cussed and at other drivers ride my bumper.  You can waste tax payers money by 
changing all these signs but unless you have someone there to enforce the change the 
drivers that are actually following the speed limit get abused.  This happens about 85 
to 90% of the time.   
175. Speed reduction is not required. Enforce the current limits.  
176. Have better police presents and go along with the State speed laws 
177. Unnecessary speed reduction 
178. There isn't sufficient basis to change it. Arbitrary changes in speed limits at different 
sections of the road, as with any unexpected change in traffic conditions, will have 
negative impacts on safety, not positive. 
179. no more change 
180. Slowing traffic on an already crowded street is unnecessary..Catch the speeder with 
the nazi cameras. 
181. Too Slow 
182. Reducing the speed limit may help but people will continue to speed. Keep it the same. 
183. This reduction is not necessary  
184. Not realistic.  Not enforceable. 
185. People are just going to go faster no matter what 
186. Due to the volume of traffic in this area and the walls and landscape in this area and 
the reduction to only 2 lanes in each direction, allow the old speed limit so when traffic 
is light, it can proceede. 
187. I drive this road. 45 is not an unsafe speed. 
188. Because it is a major thoroughfare and 45 is the appropriate speed.   
189. This will not change anything. It will only slow the already congested traffic for the few 
law abiding citizens who don't exceed the speed limit. You need enforcement from the 
police, which isn't happening. Police no longer patrol. They no longer are serving the 
community. They wait for calls. That is a waste of resources for most of their day. 
There are laws being broken, but they aren't out there to see it. They are parked 
waiting for calls. That's a waste of tax payer money. If they are going to sit in a car, 
waiting for calls, sit in an area of high crime & speeding, so they may be effective.  
190. The speed limit is safe at 45.  
191. Speeding and traffic enforcement cameras are unjust, unconstitutional, and take 
money from the working class. 
192. This road is a main road to the freeway and it's what I take daily to work. Slowing it 
down would cause major traffic congestion.  
193. Stop telling people what to do. Mind your own damn business. 
194. Enforcement is better than changing signs. Lower speeds everywhere will only serve 
to frustrate more people. Enforce the existing ones first makes the most sense, which 
has already started. 
195. There is too much traffic to slow it down so much. 
196. Broadway is a major street. Other routes can be taken for those who do not feel 
comfortable using it at the present speed limit.  There are far more vehicles using this 
street than pedestrians/cyclists.   
197. 45 mph speed limit is fine 
198. Because of the number of lanes available. 
199. Speed limits, even when supported by Gotcha Cameras, are not an effective way of 
controlling streets that were designed to support 50-60 mph traffic. 
200. I don't think it is necessary.  
201. NA

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Yes responses:  
1. 
It would be consistent across Broadway 
2. 
Slower speeds are safer for non-car users. 
3. 
To make the speed limit consistent because of the volume of traffic. 
4. 
There is no justifiable reason to drive at excessive speed on roadways where 
pedestrians, cyclists, and turning vehicles are present. Slower is safer 
5. 
It seems confusing with so many areas going from 45 to 40 and back to 45, a flat 40 
would make more sense.In addition, drivers exceed the speed limit in most areas so I 
think having a lower starting MPH may lower the overall speed?  
6. 
Consistent 40 MPH speed across this area means people are ready for speed 
cameras and an established culture of multi-modal transport around Downtown Tempe 
7. 
I drive it often and the traffic gets kind of crazy. 
8. 
People go about 55 mph and there are many schools in the area  
9. 
people speed on this street all the time this will help with that. 
10. consistency the length of Broadway and safer travel 
11. Should be lower speed limit. However, the COT needs to actually inforce speed limits 
otherwise its useless.  
12. Increase safety and hopefully minimize reckless drivers 
13. I support the seed limit change. Speeding has become a major factor impacting traffic 
safety for drivers, bikers and pedestrians.  
14. People drive way over speed limit 
15. Cars drive way too fast through here. Lowering the speed limit is a good first step, but 
all of Broadway should be re-designed to include center medians, no more than two 
car lanes in each direction, and wider sidewalks throughout the corridor. Dedicated 
bus lanes should also be evaluated. The redesign between Mill and Rural was a good 
start, it is time to implement this safer design across the whole corridor. Biking and 
walking on Broadway currently does not feel safe. 
16. I support slowing down traffic to protect pedestrians. 
17. People drive too fast.  
18. There are far too many car accidents and reckless driving seen on the Tempe streets. 
Rarely do I see cars pulled over for speeding. I also feel very strongly that u-turns 
should be illegal at intersections. The streets are too fast.  
19. The speed on Broadway regularly exceeds 45 mph.with very little speed limit 
enforcement.  
20. The proposed speed limit change eliminates confusion that now exists due to differing 
speed limits along this corridor.  
21. Speed kills. 
22. I believe that reducing the speed limit on this road will make it safer, and (modestly) 
reduce air pollution. It will also make the speed limit more consistent for Broadway Rd 
within Tempe. I believe that it is confusing for drivers to have the limit be 40 mph in 
some places, and 45 mph in others.  
23. Traffic can flow, letting people get to their destination in the same amount of time, with 
infrastructure changes. We do not need small roads like Broadway to be 7 lanes wide, 
wider than highways across most of Europe. Reducing speed limits increases safety 
for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. It will also make it safer to enter or exit the 
road. Reducing traffic signal intervals so that you can cross an intersection with less 
frustration, and reducing the amber light duration will help with creating a need to 
actually stop before red. I see a minimum of 1-3 cars go through red at every crossing, 
and if you count amber, you can often see as many as 5-10. And, no danger of 
consequences. In Europe most urban speed limits were dropped from 30mph to 
20mph over the past 5 years, simply because the statistics showed that (with a small 
European car designed for impact with pedestrians) at 30mph a child had a 60% 
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reducing speeds from 45 to 40 is a step in the right direction, but far from making 
anything safe in any way. 
24. Should be even lower but it's a start. 
25. Too many lead feet in this town.......We know that people will slow down based on 
what is posted    So hopefully the speed posted will be the speed driven. 
26. We drop off/pick up at Connolly Middle School on Broadway and Country Club and it is 
very difficult and dangerous. We have to turn in front of speeding cars and I have 
requested a turn arrow several times. Nothing has been done. When leaving the 
school the cars driving east are flying at least 60 mph. Children are crossing here as 
well and red lights are run all the time. This is a dangerous road and I wish it was a 
school zone along Broadway. Terrible! 
27. Slower speeds mean less serious crashes. Motorist skill level is low and only getting 
worse.  
28. I support all reduction in speed limits. A reduction in speed limit closer to 30 would 
make more sense to the streets that abut neighborhoods. Our streets need to be safe 
for all users, which includes pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and cars. Data shows 
that reduced speed does not impact congestion, as traffic lights are timed 
appropriately and folks who need to travel at higher speeds then travel on our 
highways, which in Tempe are accessible and plentiful. While reduction in speed is a 
great first step, additional changes should include infrastructure changes to make the 
streets more difficult to speed along including bump outs, medians, barriered bike 
lanes and bus-only lanes.  
29. Better to have a uniform speed than up, down, up. The west end is fine at 45 since 
there isn't really anything there and serves more as a freeway connection but fine with 
east end dropping to 40.  
30. I agree the speed limit should be reconsidered as noted.  Dropping to 40 for the entire 
stretch makes sense from a safety perspective.  
31. Police enforcement required,not flags blowing in the wind 
32. Just need to enforce present speed limits with radar. 
33. Makes this section consistent with adjacent speed limits. 
34. Consistenty 
35. The 45 mph section currently passes Tempe High School and residences on the south 
side of the street, so that really needs to change. I really think that it should be reduced 
to 35 mph and if possible to 25 mph, not just during school hours since there are 
people living along that section of road. Drivers are currently NOT obeying the speed 
limit as evidenced by the presence of a traffic camera frequently placed south side of 
the road, west of the railroad tracks. 
36. Traffic noise to neighboring homes 
37. Even though I have lived here less than 6 months, I believe having a decrease in 
speed limits is worthwhile. I believe a good amount of drivers would be willing to drive 
at least 5 mph less than how it is now. From what I've seen around here many drive 
around the speed limit, unless they're passing or being reckless. I think lowering the 
speed limit would help reduce accidents and the likelihood of them. These reasons 
may not sound like strong evidence to lower speed limits, but to me I believe they 
make sense and support lowering the speed limit in the proposed areas here in 
Tempe. 
38. I agree to lower the speed limits in Tempe because I see too many drivers driving way 
over the speed limit. I've also seen too many drivers going through RED lights.  
39. It's safer and that's the priority. 
40. Given the proximity to Downtown and ASU, and the number of pedestrians and 
cyclists present in the area, I support all reductions in speed limit. I would drop the limit 
to 30mph, since 31mph is the speed where a pedestrian who gets hit by a car has a 
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41. To make the speed limits consistent, which makes it easier for drivers to remember. 
Also, speed kills so anywhere that we can have slower vehicle traffic means a safer 
environment for everyone. 
42. Will help improve bike and pedestrian safety and is in accordance with the density in 
the area 
43. Slower speeds are safer. Broadway is a narrow road and it would be safer with a lower 
speed limit.  
44. I live on Broadway and traffic is too fast. We also need more crosswalks and traffic 
calming redesigns. 
45. Safety for all road users 
46. Many drivers speed, making stretches of Broadway have unsafe conditions with cars 
often going 55 mph.  This creates a sense of aggression, especially as traffic starts to 
increase toward busy times.  Anything to calm the driving styles on Broadway would 
be very beneficial.   I would support 35 mph across all of Broadway. 
47. Speed limits here are too high. I walk and bike quite a bit and it's scary how fast drivers 
go! Even 40 is too high but I'll take it.  
48. 40 MPH is a reasonable speed given mixed residential/commercial artery. 
49. Speed in invariably a major cause of accidents, however, I think it will take physical 
improvements beyond posting a new speed limit sign that will slow people down. 
50. I live near broadway road and speed needs to be lowered.  
51. People love to race and drive extremely fast on Broadway in this part of the city; 
bringing the limit down will hopefully "calm" the entire stretch. 
52. Speeding and pedestrian crossings 
53. Slower speeds = safer and quieter streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. 
54. Slower speeds are safer for all street users. 
55. Drivers need to slow down, too many accidents.  
56. This road has been a mess for a long time.  Different speed limits  half way thru two 
major intersections.  Personally I believe the speed limit should be the same in all 
directions of an intersection and speed limits should be consistent between two major 
arterial streets. 
57. Like the idea, however suggest warning tickets for a year. 
58. With the new curved bridge and on ramp to WB I-10 changing traffic flow it would help 
if vehicles moved a bit slower  
59. I support Vision Zero to eliminate roadway deaths and traffic calming measures are 
critical to the viability of safe communities.  
60. Tired of folks driving like they learned how to drive on a video game.  Lives are more 
important than an extra 5 miles per hour. 
61. There were too many people are racing along Broadway don't to stop at the red light 
which make it unsafe for drivers on the intersections, for pedestrians and for extreme 
noise for the neighbor with engine raving up 
62. There's more vehicle traffic in both parts and in the eastern portion more pedestrian 
traffic 
63. The street length of Broadway is 5 miles, my preference is that it be a consistent 
speed throughout the entire city, not split as it is now. However, as a heavily travelled 
road, during peak traffic, the Level of Service is very slow, so speed is self regulated 
by the amount of traffic.  During non-peak periods however, the areas that are 
predominantly industrial and commercial may not need slower speed on a street 
originally designed as a 45 mph arterial. We have added sidewalks and bike lane 
enhancements between Mill and Rural, where the predominant bike/ped traffic is, so 
lower speed in this area makes sense.  Overall, it's probably fine, if residents and 
business owners along this corridor want it, then consistency is better than changing 
speeds every few miles.  
64. On most streets Tempe drivers speed through the streets of Tempe with little regard 
for speed limits and safety! Decreasing the speed limit will at least hopefully slow 
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65. I feel people drive too fast now, reducing the speed will discourage 50mph+ and 
hopefully reduce the number of traffic incidents. 
66. Although many drivers will continue to exceed the speed limit, the reduction may help 
in the long run. Increased traffic means reduced speed. Use this comment for your 
following questions. 
67. People are driving too fast everywhere!  
68. Safer  
69. Slower speeds save lives. Please just enforce it!! 
70. There is a lot of traffic around ASU. 
71. 45 means 54 to most and that's too fast 
72. 40 is plenty fast enough and will not impede the flow of traffic.  45 means some drivers 
are doing 55, which is dangerous with all the entry and exit points.  
73. Safety 
74. as a frequent pedestrian and cyclist, the roads have gotten quite a bit more dangerous 
over the years. I have noticed more speeding and distracted driving; specifically on 
broadway, I have seen a man driving with his knees while smoking some type of drug 
from a tin foil! I think the lower speed limits will keep our roads safer. 
75. Drivers go well beyond speed limit now. 
76. Drivers often exceed the speed limit of 45, meaning the actual speed is 50 or higher. 
Making it 40 may lead to drivers actually going 45. 
77. Speeding is a serious issue in our City and we need to reduce speed limits throughout 
the city.  
78. Slower speed limits make for safer streets 
79. I think it'd be safer for the pedestrians and cyclists. 
80. Lower speeds are safer, as we continue to develop our city we should continue to 
design in ways that benefit pedestrians. 
81. Most newer vehicles will let you know the speed limit you're driving within, slower is 
better in this growing city. 
82. This road has no bicycle lanes and cars drive way too fast for the safety of bikers. 
83. Increased safety for all road users and speed limit consistency. 
84. Here is my comment in general. I support the 5 mph reduction. BUT, it is a royal pain if 
the speed limit changes every few blocks. So, using this instance for example, make it 
40 mph from Scottsdale road to the east end of Tempe. Consistent speed limits 
eliminate the distraction of having to look for the speed sign. Thus making the roads 
safer. 
85. Too many speeders that need to be slowed down. 
86. I think the only real ways to reduce speed limits that are respected is to redesign the 
road itself.  When the road is straight and wide open, no obstructions people feel 
internally safer driving faster and often don't realize that.  A simple way to help is 
reducing the number of lanes to 2, and the outermost lanes could be converted to 
dedicated bus/bikelanes separate from traffic lanes where private vehicles can't drive.  
Also needs to include good median design for good line of sight as well as strategic 
landscaping/street trees to not only provide needed shade, sense of enclosure by the 
trees can subconsciously slow drivers as well as reducing temperatures/improving air 
quality, reducing some noise pollution to nearby properties.  Signs don't do a good job 
at reducing speeds, the design and layout of the road itself is a huge deal.  
87. Because drivers are going 45-60 mph. But there needs to be enforcement; otherwise 
this is a waste of time. 
88. This area should be safe for multiple modes of transportation -- those using alternative 
forms of transportation as well as vehicles. This area has lots of businesses, and 
turning in/out of them will be more safe if oncoming traffic is moving more slowly. 
Lowering the speed limit makes it safer for everyone.  
89. Improved safety 
90. I think the whole city should be 40 mph or less.

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91. I drive the speed limit or less now and I'm tail gated and honked at by drivers in cars 
and motorcycles speeding by going well over the posted speed limit.  
92. Primary reason is increased safety. A lower speed limit generally leads to a significant 
reduction in the severity of crashes, especially for pedestrians and cyclists. The 
difference in impact force and stopping distance between 45 mph and 40 mph is 
substantial, giving drivers more time to react and reducing the chance of fatal injury in 
a collision. Additionally, this is a denser area that should have its speeds reduced even 
further. Lastly, a 5 MPH reduction will result in a neglible reduction in transit time since 
congestion and signals primarily dictate transit times. 
93. Slowing down motor vehicle traffic could result in slightly safer conditions for cyclists 
on those roads 
94. It will be safer 
95. Safety  
96. Drive on Broadway every day. 40 feels much more safe 
97. The fewer speed changes the better. 
98. Lots of businesses and driveways, very busy road 
99. Tired of speeding on city streets 
100. Speeding is out of control in Tempe but if the current laws aren't really enforced what 
effect will lowering them have? 
101. I ride my bike through Broadway and have also driven my car through Broadway. 
Speed limits should be decreased. There are houses backing up through these 
streets, people riding bikes, kids riding bikes, pedestrians walking to the grocery store. 
There is so much activity and drivers are driving too fast. In addition to lowering speed 
limits, infrastructure needs to be changed to force people to slow down. It is also about 
design. Apache has a 35 mph speed limit and yet people still speed through that 
street. Narrow the lanes, put medians in, put proper protected bike lanes on major 
roads so people can get to actual necessary destinations (like a grocery store) , make 
the intersections smaller (for bikers, pedestrians, people with kids). If I wanted to bike 
to a grocery store that is a half a mile away from the Broadmor neighborhood to the 
Safeway on Broadway, it would not feel safe. It should not be this way. If I so choose, I 
should be able to walk or bike there without the fear of getting hit by a car. You can not 
blame low demand and ridership on people not wanting to utilize different alternative 
method when most people make a reasonable choice to drive instead of walk/bike 
because it feels safer than crossing a major 7 lane intersection. In summary, this is 
much more than just speed limits. Please look at the bigger picture.  
102. Yes, I support the speed reduction as the proposed area has numerous turn-offs along 
w/ heavy driving usage meaning the reduction would aid drivers in making safe and 
effective updates in the desired area. 
103. Because my experience over decades is seeing higher congestion and higher speeds. 
104. It's a needed change. 
105. If you have ever been in an accident and drive in Tempe you are very aware of all the 
people speeding g and running red lights. If they are not able to obey the rules of the 
road then I fully support a city wide 40 mph , so people that think this is just a way to 
collect additional fund via the speed cameras dont have a leg to stand 
106. Cars already exceed speed limits. The change will at least dial back speeding a bit. 
107. Definitely  
108. proximity to certain places 
109. I believe that lower speed limits will ensure better safety for vehicles and pedestrians.  
110. There is so much speeding on baseline and 48th St. that is my location 48th St. in 
Southern going down to Tempe. It's all Tempe Arizona that need this people are not 
patient. They're always in a hurry. I want this thank you 
111. Pedestrian safety  
112. Safety  first! 
113. I frequent Broadway Rd a lot, and notice a lot of drivers speeding way above 45 mph. I 
live on Broadway Rd and need to make a left turn onto the street, and find it more

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difficult when drivers are driving at 45mph or more. I see a lot of jaywalking as well in 
those areas, ad well as bikers in the bike lanes. I feel reducing the speed by 5mph will 
make it feel safer for all those who travel on Broadway Rd. 
114. It makes sense to match adjacent speed limits 
115. Lowering the speed limit makes the road safer for everyone and greatly reduces the 
probability of fatal crashes.  
116. There are schools around the area  
117. Thank goodness. I've been avoiding this street for years because of the crazies. 
118. Making speed limits constant across stretches of road is safer and easier for drivers to 
understand.  
119. Although I don't think that it will do anything to actually curb the speeding problem we 
have, I am hopeful that those who are interested in public safety will follow it. I do see 
the potential danger in those who will speed regardless to go just as fast while 
everyone else slows down, but alongside that concern I would hope that would mean 
that law enforcement would have more of a vested interest in stopping them. As it 
stands, there seems to have been very little (where I have noticed) effort to stop the 
speed racing that goes on at night. I've personally witnessed the deadly after effects of 
that along with the deadly consequences of people's poor driving habits in general. At 
least once a month I am almost hit or I see an accident unfold in front of me. More 
effort should be placed overall to protect drivers and pedestrians/cyclists from these 
people. 
120. Traffic volume, street congestion  
121. People drive too fast and too recklessly, so anything that contributes to safety on our 
streets is good. I live just off Broadway Rd where the speed reduction is proposed, and 
know first hand how drivers proceed on that road. Yes, lower the speed limits!!! 
122. We should decrease speeds anywhere bikes, walkers, dogs, kids commute! 
123. I bike and lower speed limits are always a good thing.  
124. because too many people speed through this corridor 
125. Speeding is a problem in Tempe and lower speed limits hopefully will help. 
126. To make the speed consistent! 
127. 45 is too fast to be safe 
128. Broadway is very congested at times, and if the lights would be re-programmed to 
allow smooth East-West flow it would move traffic through town quicker. 
129. There are many student pedestrians and cyclists, both Tempe High School and ASU 
students that heavily utilize this area.  Lower speed limits would make it safer.   
130. Reducing speed limits will make pedestrians and cyclists safer.  
131. Very busy road. 
132. too many accidents and speeders 
133. Lots of heavier traffic  
134. It is time for Tempe to prioritize safety over excessive speeds. 
135. I live near this roadway and bike and walk here frequently. The area has several 
schools and many ASU students using active transportation. Slower car speeds would 
make everyone safer.  
136. to reduce the severity of injuries when a crash occurs 
137. This stretch of Broadway is in my immediate neighborhood,  and I frequently see lot of 
speeding and lane changing. The neighborhoods to the north and south of Broadway 
include schools and multi-family housing, as well as corner strip malls. When I slow 
down for a right-hand turn, I constantly check my rear-view mirror. 
138. Pe0ple drive too fast. Pedestrians get hurt. 
139. On Broadway Road, the traffic is often quite heavy; drivers may not be very watchful.  
45 mph is simply too fast for safety. 40 mph is much better. 
140. It's a smaller road with housing right next to it in some areas 
141. Higher pedestrian, bicycle, and scooter traffic along this stretch.  Slower traffic will 
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142. Broadway has frequent driveways, bus stops, and turning movements that create 
constant conflict points. A 40 mph limit better matches how the street actually functions 
and reduces the severity of crashes on a corridor used daily by people walking, biking, 
and taking transit. 
143. Consistency would be great. Would also like to see the same sort of bike lanes and 
other improvements made between Mill and Rural AT THE SAME TIME as you lower 
the speed limit. Don't do one without the other. No one will drive 40 mph on the 
portions that are 3 lanes in each direction. Don't believe me? Hang out on Rural and 
Alameda for a few hours with a radar gun. 
144. Because speeds are currently too fast and people drive unsafeley in the area.  
145. We are a family that rides our bikes and with the speed limit being 45 most drivers are 
actually going 55+ and distracted. I would even propose it dropping down to 35mph  
146. People drive way too fast here. If you want to help promote safer streets for walking & 
biking, we need to lower the speed limits.  
147. We need safer speed limits because so many community members ride bikes and use 
these streets  
148. Broadway is known to have drivers that go too much over the speed limit. The road 
conditions for pedestrians during crosswalk time is in disrepair at so many 
intersections that their safety is at risk.  
149. I believe lower speed limits will create a safer environment for bikers and pedestrians. 
150. There are virtually no traffic police in this godforsaken town, and people regularly go 
15 over the speed limit. So 45 = 60 to the vast majority of people. I go the exact speed 
limit, and often the victim of people's road rage. These roads are massively dangerous 
for pedestrians and drivers, and need to be slowed the hell down (and actually policed 
by traffic cops willing to ticket speeders) for safety.  
151. I am a cyclist, as is my family, including 2 kids. Speeding vehicles put us at 
tremendous risk. I think decreasing speed limits might be a great way to improve street 
safety for everyone, especially vulnerable populations. 
152. Slower speeds right off the freeway will encourage driver to obey the 40 MPH limit 
though the middle of town 
153. I think all 45 mph roads should be lowered to 40. Drivers tend to go about 5 miles an 
hour over any speed limit so at 45mph people tend to drive about 50 mph, more or 
less. I moved here from Chicago 40 years ago. At that time there were fewer people 
and fewer cars on the road. There were so many cuts in the road allowed and people 
weren't using their turning signals that rear end accidents must have occurred often. 
When I returned to the Chicago area I realized that our speed limits were much lower, 
35mph! I almost felt like I was standing still! I was used to driving at slower speeds in 
Chicago and that is why I found it difficult  to drive at a much higher speed. I am 83 
and I am used to the speed limits in AZ now. Feel free to lower all the speed limits 
because no one drives the speed limit! 
154. I have no problem with reduced speed limits in our city. I would like time to get used to 
changes 
155. Too many cars use this road 
156. streets in Tempe SHOULD be lower speed limits than they are, and ALL of Broadway 
and other streets be restructured as boulevards with real, protected bike lanes and 
wider sidewalks 
157. people drive too fast in tempe 
158. I live near broadway and rural rd.  it is often so congested that i'm not sure reducing 
the speed will make a difference but there are so many idiot drivers racing around this 
area i feel like this proposed speed limit will be good. 
159. Speed is the reason for so many accidents. 
160. Speed kills. The higher the speed, the more injuries and death you will have. 
Presumably, lower speed limits will reduce traffic-related injury and death. But the 
bigger issue is that Tempe barely enforces the existing speed limit, due to lack of 
police and technological enforcement resources, or sheer lack of political  will on the

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part of city officials. Frankly, I would be happy if the city enforced our existing speed 
limits.  
161. Drivers going way above the speed limit endanger others, some college students 
especially.  
162. People drive to fast. 
163. I agree with the City that speeds on many of our materials are too high. As especially 
the north part of the city has added a lot of new housing and also commercial and 
office uses, the complexity of street use is too much for high speed limits. 
164. No need to drive that fast on this road. 
165. Consistency. 
166. I have seen an increase in reckless driving within Tempe over the last two years.  The 
reduction of speed is a step in the right direction but enforcement of that speed limit is 
needed.   
167. More consistent and safer. 
168. Speeding. People drive faster than 45  
169. People drive crazy, I've almost been hit FOUR times in a crosswalk on Broadway  
170. It's not a huge road and it gets very congested. 45 mph with a small stretch in the 
middle tha5 40mph doesn't make sense. People can drive a little slower.  
171. Yes, I would like the area along the Tempe Maker District (between Priest Dr & Mill 
Ave) to be more pedestrian friendly and have bicycle lanes.  
172. This area seems tighter and I feel this is a good speed change 
173. The higher the speed limit the fast people drive. People seem to think if they drive 5 or 
10 mph over the speed limit the police won't ticket them. Speeding has gotten out of 
control. Time to bring it back to safer speeds for everyone. 
174. I think speed limits changing on the same street makes drivers not realize that the 
speed limit is different past a certain point. I see this all the time on SR-51 in the 55 
mph areas. If the speed limit were lower throughout the entire street, that would be 
safer and result in less speeding in the areas that are already lower. 
175. Currently, a lot of drivers driving through Broadway adjust their speed to the 45mph 
sections and won't slow down when they enter the 40mph corridor. 
176. safer driving 
177. It does not matter what the limit is unless police cite those going more than 5 or 6 
miles over the limit. 
178. The city is changing. Frankly, if we want to become a world class city that takes Vision 
Zero seriously, we need to slow down cars. My only concern is that the speed limit 
should actually be going down to 35 mph.  
179. I use this road frequently to commute  
180. Drivers are aggressively fast.  
181. Waking along broadway road makes you feel like you're in a Mad Max movie.  
182. safety is paramount 
183. People drive way to fast.  
184. I support reducing the speed limits but enforcement is the key. 
185. I would rather see Tempe police actually enforce the current speed limit than lower it!!! 
You can lower it to 25mph if you wanted but it won't slow people down unless it's 
enforced!   Also, any road with a bike plan should automatically have a lower speed 
limit to keep cyclists safe.  Have you ever had a car go past you 3 feet away going 
45mph?  It's scary as hell!  
186. People always drive faster than the speed limit. Reducing the speed limit will reduce 
the overall speed. Same answer for each of the proposals. 
187. I support speed limit reductions in all areas of the city. It is the right thing for the city to 
do and everyone needs to slow down and pay attention.  
188. I've seen people driving way over the speed limit all over the city. It used to be that 
people said that police wouldn't ticket people as long as they were going within about 5 
mph of the speed limit, but now, I've heard people saying that police won't ticket them 
for going more than 10 mph of the speed limit. It's sort of like increasing the "2 second

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rule" or "5 second rule" for eating food off the floor to the "10 second rule." None of 
these are actually real rules, but they make people feel like things they've already 
decided to do are okay. Seeing the limit numbers go backward instead of forward to 
accommodate their increasing of their mental limits may influence some drivers to be a 
little more considerate and see that pushing the limits get some push-back. 
189. Lower speed limits improve public health and safety! 
190. consistency would be good throughout the corridor. Enforcement will be an issue 
191. I live in this area and we need a better sense of safety coming from drivers. A better 
pedestrian culture.  
192. I'd hope if traffic was going slower, cars would be able to stop more readily for cyclists 
and pedestrians.  
193. For safety of everyone. 
194. one constant speed limit for the entire road 
195. Getting somewhere safely is more important than getting there fast. 
196. I don't think the speed on any arterial should be more than 40mph 
 
Not sure responses:  
1. 
There is a ton of data that says changing speed limits don't change driving behavior.  
Two things change speeds, traffic, and street design.  Quit worrying about the speed 
limits and designs streets that make people feel like they should go slower. 
2. 
Don't drive it on a daily basis 
3. 
YES for E Broadway.... NO fo W Broadway ... because of difference in pedestrian 
traffic in those 2 areas. 
4. 
No case has been made for the changes, seem entirely arbitrary, needs to be some 
analytical basis other than "Tempe has evolved."  This will be my response to each 
street. 
5. 
Don't drive this section of road. 
6. 
Are drivers traveling at or around the 45 mph speed limit causing an issue on this 
roadway?  
7. 
First, some of these suggested changes may make sense given the level of 
pedestrian- and light rail- mixed use (Broadway). Others (such as Guadalupe) I believe 
are the wrong decision as they are still heavily car-centric with all connecting arterial 
roads (McClintock / Rural / etc.) still at 45mph, causing driver confusion and potentially 
more accidents, all while creating more congestion and thus more pollution. Many of 
us use Guadalupe to commute to work regularly with the i-60 being backed up, and 
want this street to remain efficient and safe. Second, I attended the public meeting on 
Dec-9 but was disappointed to see a lack of data in the presentation. While I hope data 
was used to safely evaluate the optimal speed limits for each stretch of road, I was a 
bit perplexed as to why this was omitted when attempting to influence public opinion. I 
hope the Tempe City Council does its due diligence and asks for the full data and 
evidence supporting these changes before a vote takes place. In most fortune 500 
companies, a reasonable proposal would start with a clearly articulated problem 
statement and provided evidence (including data) on why the proposed solution was 
the most optimal to solve the stated problem. The presentation given to the public 
surprisingly fell far short of this. I don't want to talk poorly of the smart and tenured 
team that provided these recommendations as I am sure they are very skilled in their 
line of work. At the same time, we must hold ourselves to the same (minimum) 
expectations as one would expect in the private sector. We should expect no less 
when dealing with the safety and well-being of our city and our families. 
8. 
I am not sure as I do not believe both the public meeting or council presentation 
provide me with enough information to determine if these proposed speed limit 
changes are reasonable and meaningful.  I define these two terms as follows: 
- Reasonable means they fit the road classification and that the roadway physically 
supports the posted speed limit (PSL). 
- Meaningful means they are based on a quantitative process that reviews speed and

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crash data using Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) USLIMITS2 tool, which 
defines the national standard of care for speed limit setting. 
If Tempe is using USLIMITS2, that should be disclosed in public and council 
presentations. If not, the city should explain why, given its role in promoting 
consistency and safety. The process should clearly show whether the proposed speed 
limit is above, below, or at the USLIMITS2 recommendation, calibrated with local crash 
and speed data. Research (see NCHRP Report 504: Design Speed, Operating Speed, 
and Posted Speed Limit Practices) indicates that the PSL is the only independent 
variable that influences driver speed behavior, provided there is a reasonable level of 
enforcement. Typically, 85% of drivers travel at PSL + 5 to 10 mph, which falls under 
the usual enforcement threshold of 11'“15 mph over the limit. Pace speed is also 
important on long arterials without frequent interruptions (signals). 
Why this matters: 
- Reducing mean speed and speed differential improves safety and enables FHWA 
Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) related to speed to help quantify potential crash 
reduction benefits. 
- The Safe System Approach (Safer People, Safer Roads & Safer Speeds) should be 
used to communicate this point: managing speed is essential to reducing kinetic 
energy and crash severity. 
To reinforce reasonable speed behavior, Tempe should adopt a systematic and 
scheduled speed enforcement program that rotates through all city streets. This could 
include: 
- Set enforcement stations on key arterials with a static speed limit sign, followed by a 
dynamic speed feedback sign, and then a visible police civil traffic enforcement station 
that allows the officer and the offender to pull off the arterial at a safer location. 
- The University of Arizona Center for Applied Transportation Science (CATS) study for 
Pima County DOT found these setups highly effective in reducing speed-related 
crashes. Tempe should replicate this approach and conduct before-and-after studies 
as part of its Vision Zero strategy. 
Physical design changes should complement enforcement: 
- Traffic signals and Roundabouts to manage conflict points and reduce severe crash 
risk. 
- Raised speed table crosswalks on minor arterials, collectors and at roundabouts. 
- Access control medians on roads like Scottsdale Road in north Tempe, allowing left 
turns only at signals and select mid-block locations, plus improved lighting and mid-
block HAWKs. 
- Raised mid-block speed tables on College Avenue and similar Tempe streets to 
reinforce proposed speed limits, especially near curves with crash history. 
- Consider narrowing lanes to 11 feet to encourage lower operating speeds. 
- Curb extension (bulb-outs) like what is being done on Mill Avenue in downtown. 
- Raised intersections to slow speeds in the intersections to help mitigate conflict 
points and reduce severe crash risk.Finally, I do not support zero-tolerance 
enforcement or safety zones based on crash frequency or history. These approaches 
waste resources, send the wrong message, and do not align with best practices. 
Enforcement should aim for reasonable speed and yielding behaviors that reduces 
crash risk, applied equitably across all roads and intersections. Cherry-picking roads or 
intersections based on crash history along for special enforcement often masks 
underlying design issues and unfairly shifts blame to drivers instead of addressing root 
causes that crash risk applies to all roads and intersections. 
9. 
Seems there is little to no enforcement of the existing speed limits.  Not sure what the 
point is to reduce if the current one is not enforced. 
10. I have noproblem with the changes.  What I do have a problem with is variable speed 
limits on the same street.  You can be driving along at 45 when the speed limit 
suddenly drops to 40.  Whatever limit you choose, make it consistent along the entire 
legth of the street.  (This does not apply to school zones.)

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11. I do not travel very often on that road, so am not sure how to respond. 
12. Because I rarely drive that portion of roadway and am unfamiliar with the typical, 
general conditions. I also do not live in that area of Tempe. 
 
3. Do you support the proposed speed limit changes for Priest Drive? 
 
 
      Total responses: 646 
 
4. Why did you select your answer in the previous question? 
 
No responses:  
1. 
It is fine the way it is. 
2. 
Speed limits are not the problem. Distracted driving is. Please enforce the distracted 
driving laws. 
3. 
It's a comfortable speed and I pay attention to all traffic/pedestrians near me. 
4. 
Because no one enforces the speed limit. You get slow people and fast people and 
then you get accidents. If you cannot enforce it then stop asking to change.  
5. 
Enforcing current speed limits is a better tactic 
6. 
Increase in congestion on a major N/S arterial  
7. 
The speed limits are fine as they are and don't need to be changed. 
8. 
Please leave the speed limits as is. The sections that are 45 mph have less congestion 
and allow me to get where I need to go.  
9. 
The speed limit is sufficient as it is. This is clearly a cash grab by the city after 
implementation speed cameras and not really about public safety and greater police 
patrols rather than this.  
10. 45 is fine 
11. Traffic will only get worse than it already is with the newly-added cameras! 
12. The speed is safe with improved safety of cars.  There are not pedestrians in the area.  
Traffic is bad enough. 
13. Stop with the controlling speeds already! First there are random pop up speed traps, 
and now you want to make it even more cumbersome to drive around this city by 
further slowing traffic! Is someone that works in Tempe bored and trying to create busy 
work for themselves?? Good grief, leave the traffic speed where they are!!  
14. No data presented showing an unusual increase in accidents related to speed   
15. No reason for it, again you guys just want ticket revenue  
16. Slower speed limits will only cause more frustration and unsafe lane changes.  
17. I feel that the Police need to enforce the existing speed limits as they are today by 
writing tickets to the violators,  It doesn't matter what you change the speed limit to, if 
there is no enforcement, people will continue to speed. Once driver's begin to see the 
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Police pulling speeders over for speeding, other drivers will begin to be more aware of 
their speed in that area,  People will begin to talk about these areas with heavy police 
presence for speeding and they will begin to change their driving habits.   "Why reduce 
the speed limits which aren't being enforced now to a slower speed limit which won't 
be enforced?  And if you begin to enforce it once you change the limit to a slower 
speed, shame on you!  The same could have been accomplished by enforcing the 
original speed limit.  By reducing the speed limit, this would be punishing everyone for 
what the few are doing." 
18. I don't support lowering the speed limits. I do support being more consistent across 
Tempe. Inconsistent speed limits mean people don't know how fast they should drive 
and this contributes to other people getting impatient and doing things that then cause 
accidents. 
19. Leave speed limits as they are.  
20. I believe the speed limits are fine as is and believe this new proposals are just a way to 
have the police write more speeding tickets as Tempe police is already money hungry. 
21. Seems OK to leave as is.  
22. I think the single most valuable thing to do is to enforce the speed limits we currently 
have. We can put up new signage that further limits speed, but much like the lovely 
person who travels down the stretch of Hermosa near my house at 60MPH+ with their 
unrestricted exhaust, unless we enforce the limits consistently slower limits will just 
irritate the good people of Tempe. 
23. There has been no significant or noticeable change to pedestrian/bicycle traffic to 
require reducing the speed limit in these areas 
24. This area is largely industrial and, barring any significant changes to land use, would 
be better allowing faster travel  
25. No need for the reduction.  
26. Speed is not the issue with Tempe traffic. In fact changing the speed along the length 
seems like a speed trap to give out tickets. 
27. Do not lower the speed limit limits on any roads in Tempe. This is not going to help 
people. This is just gonna slow down traffic even more. You're talking about main 
strips here. Do your job and represent the people and we don't want this. 
28. Our streets are already congested. Lowering the speed limit will only make this worse. 
Enforce the existing speed limits instead  
29. The city struggles to enforce existing codes and laws, lowering the limit exacerbates 
this issue without benefit. Enforce the current limits. 
30. No documents show the effect of previous speed limit reductions. If the previous 
reductions are not reducing accidents, injuries or deaths, then I do not see a reason for 
these reductions.  
31. All it will do is generate more ticket revenue and increase insurance costs for Tempe 
residents.....the existing speed limits are FINE if enforced! 
32. I selected no because cars stop better and have more automated safety tech than ever 
and road conditions have not substantially changed. If anything speed limits should be 
increasing, not decreasing.  
33. Radar enforcement would be better 
34. You already have speed and red light cameras that the public did not want.... This is 
just an effort to increase the tickets issued by those cameras.  Driving any where in 
Tempe, is becoming crowded and exhausting!  In addition this is a freeway access 
road, people are not expecting to slow to a crawl.  
35. leave it like it is 
36. cheaper to bulldoze road and fire city council. 
37. I don't believe there is a need as traffic flows fine here  
38. Giving cops a reason to harass locals  
39. Lowering the speed limit by 5 mph won't prevent people from speeding. Speed trap 
cameras, traffic circles, chicanes, chokers, or other alternatives that force cars to slow 
down would be more effective.

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40. We dont need slower traffic, we need to move traffic through because of congestion 
41. Doesn't seem like there is that much traffic on there and seems like more of a business 
route. 
42. I don't understand the need for the change.  
43. This is a heavily used area, the real issue is where the traffic flow is coming to and 
from, making other routes would better impact vs this that will end up causing issues 
44. It's a wide open street/great visibility with little pedestrian traffic. 
45. No matter what the speed limit is, there's always going to be speeders and crazy 
drivers.  Crack down on those. 
46. The information presented does not support any of the three reasons presented for the 
proposed changes.  (Pasted below) It appears someone "just wants it that way." This 
is not progress nor benefit for the community or society.  
-Staff is "right sizing" the speeds to match what is 
happening in the area. 
-Roadway functions can change over time. 
-Speeds should match the adjacent roadside culture. 
47. There is no need to lower the speed limit in this area. The traffic flows just fine at 45 
48. It already takes an inordinate amount of time to cover the short distance along Priest. 
This would make it even slower, so there needs to be a reason to raise it. What data 
do you have that suggests that lowering the speed limit would increase safety? 
49. Why is this necessary to slow the speed limit on the wide open, straight road?  There 
are plenty of lanes, clear visual access to cross streets, and ample stop lights for safe 
travel.   Has 40 mph done us any good to solve driving issues?  It seems to make it 
worse. 
50. It seems fine the way it is. 
51. Priest is a busy thoroughfare.  It already backs up during busy times.  Using traffic 
cams and red light runners should handle this problem 
52. This stretch of road does not have a lot of pedestrian or bicycle traffic. It is wide and 
well lit. I drive this often and do not see how making us drive 5 miles slower increases 
safety. It seems like the problems are people who are already disobeying the 45 mph 
speed limit.  
53. 45 is normal, 40 is just a trap to generate ticket revenue 
54. Slower speed limit will slow down traffic adding unnecessary travel time to an already 
busy city. If you want to increase safety, increase the requirements to obtain a driver's 
licence instead of punishing those who know how to drive by increasing the amount of 
slow drivers on the road. Enforce that the left lane is for passing and that ALL slower 
traffic shall keep right.  
55. A change of the posted mph could possibly hurt average citizens who mostly stay in 
the posted limit. Such as myself. Out of habit I would be breaking the limit by forgetting 
to take notice of the change on all of these roadways. Non average citizens, who break 
the speed limit, and other traffic laws with impunity, will only continue to break the laws 
because of low enforcement. They will never notice the change in posted speed. I 
personally hear, and sometimes see at all hours on Guadalupe, high performance 
vehicles and motorcycles racing at very high speeds as if at a drag racing track. I 
believe that seeing enforcement - signs warning of photo radar, or police with radar on 
motorcycles or on vehicles posted clearly in a very visible location on rotation would be 
a good deterrent. Show enforcement occasionally all over the city all of the time. I don't 
see this being done anywhere in the city now.  Noise from these vehicles all over 
Tempe is an issue for another time. Thank you for this opportunity to take part in this 
survey.  
56. Minimal accidents and little bike/scooter traffic use Priest the further you get from the 
university. This is a money grab to add more cameras to pick the pockets of the 
average consumer  
57. It's not necessary. 
58. Current speed limit is adequate for road size and traffic levels

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59. Priest Drive keeps traffic off of Kyrene and Hardy, until reaching Guadalupe, lowering 
the speed does not facilitate traffic flows of a major arterial that is predominantly 
industrial and commercial uses.  From the northern City border to Baseline the speed 
limit should be 45, and let traffic regulate itself by time of day and level of service, 
rather than lowering it to 40 and pushing traffic onto other north/south collectors or 
through neighborhoods.  
60. Because I need to get where I am going.  I don't want to crawl all the way to work. 
61. I believe it's safe at 45 mph. 
62. There is no need to reduce any speed limits.  If anything the existing 40mph should be 
raised to 45mph. 
63. Not a lot of pedestrian traffic 
64. Reducing speed limits is a waste of time if there's no enforcement. This is the case for 
previous reductions in speed limits. There's been little enforcement. 
65. It will be frustrating and won't make a difference  
66. The speed limit is fine in this area. 
67. Although I seldom drive this section, I used to drive it during a daily commute a few 
years back. Most drivers drive between 45 and 50 mph on this section. Traffic tends to 
be light and side traffic minimal. 45 mph is safe in this section of road 
68. Everything moves safely and smoothly as is. 
69. This area is mostly businesses, so keep it at 45 mph 
70. Same as above. Provide us with the data that supports this decision.  
71. People who speed will continue to speed. Lowering the speed limit, has shown in 
study after study, to often INCREASE traffic accidents in this state. I trust the research. 
72. Existing speed limits are already reasonable and shouldn't be changed. 
73. See above explanation. 
74. The police are just looking for easier ways to pull a vehicle over. EVERYONE in 
Arizona drives 10+ miles over speed limits. Lowering the speed limit will cause chaos, 
especially with older drivers as they drive slower already and create problems. 
75. There is no valid reason for this change.  Where  are the 85th percentile speed studies 
to justify it? 
76. The existing speed limits are fine.  Commute times are already becoming burdensome 
and has me considering selling my house and moving,   
77. PHX Metro and Tempe is not a walker/biker environment as much as the city would 
like it to be...it's not dense enough, people drive. The city should take steps to optimize 
lights and inform people of green waves to better handle commutes, rather than torture 
residents. 
78. The speed limit merely indicates the speed at which police an issue tickets. Per AZ 
DOT website: https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-
construction/traffic/faq/establishing-speed-limits ""Before and after" studies 
consistently demonstrate that there are no significant changes in traffic speeds 
following the posting of new or revised speed limits. Furthermore, no published 
research findings have established any direct relationship between posted speed limits 
and crash frequency..." As no data has been presented about the 85th percentile 
speeds and ADOT is clear that this will not accomplish any objectives other than the 
ability to write speeding tickets for lower speeds, this proposal should be called out for 
what it is: creating an enforcement speed trap to raise revenue. 
79. City has provided no information to justify the proposed change, yet asks for 
justification on citizens' responses.  
80. Its a major street that eventually allows access to the 202 and slowing 5 mph is not 
going to help anything but make traffic more of a nighmare.   
81. Current limits are not effectively followed or enforced.   If there is s safety concern,  
let's start by following the current limit.   Further reduction is futile.  
82. You can't even enforce the speed limits as they are. Reducing the speed limit is not 
going to resolve the issue of people speeding.

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83. Look at the map with the imagery on. There is a reason it is higher speed limit now. 
Don't make traffic worse. 
84. City is motivated by money grab not safety, it's an unnecessary change that only came 
about because they've installed speed cameras everywhere  
85. Same as above 
86. Keep the speed limits as is.  They are slow enough, just enforce them. 
87. Changing numbers on a few signs alone is very unlikely to result in compliance or to 
reduce high severity crashes. Interactive speed signs would have an impact to help 
maintain the EXISTING posted speed limits, with no need to reduce limits on 
ARTERIAL STREETS. There is no proposed change in character to calm traffic. One 
psychological method with documented effectiveness is to plant more trees, which 
narrows the field of vision, resulting in more cautious driving. Another method is to 
narrow the roadway. A more useful way to accomplish this could be to provide barriers 
for bicycle lanes.  
88. A more consistent speed limit would be good, but again this is a road that was 
designed for the current speed limit and is a major north-south corridor through the 
west side of Tempe. 
89. Current speed limits are appropriate  
90. This is mostly a commercial road and does not warrant a slower speed 
91. I believe that the existing speed limit is adequate for current street design and size as 
well as for the vehicle and pedestrian traffic of that area. The current speed limit 
enhances the flow of traffic.  
92. Slower speeds are not necessary on busy main roads. Drivers just need to actually 
follow the speed limit and not treat it as a suggested starting point. 
93. Tempe leadership is proposing this change while providing little to no quantitative data 
to support the push to make this change. Reducing the speed limit by 5 mph will have 
no actual effect on safety. Leadership is doing this to give the appearance that they 
are working without addressing the more difficult root cause of car accidents. Tempe 
leadership should focus on making actual changes to specific road conditions rather 
than impose lower speeds on major roadways. We need better Leadership for Tempe! 
94. See previous response  
95. Better to keep steady speed limit 
96. 45 is already an appropriate speed for that area 
97. This is the big Guadalupe moneymaker. Does Tempe want to get in on the speed trap 
windfall? 
98. 45 mph is not unsafe. 
99. Tired of City council arbitrarily changing those speed limits and putting in photo radar. 
It's all about making money! 
100. You have to move traffic  
101. First, some of these suggested changes may make sense given the level of 
pedestrian- and light rail- mixed use (Broadway). Others (such as Guadalupe) I believe 
are the wrong decision as they are still heavily car-centric with all connecting arterial 
roads (McClintock / Rural / etc.) still at 45mph, causing driver confusion and potentially 
more accidents, all while creating more congestion and thus more pollution. Many of 
us use Guadalupe to commute to work regularly with the i-60 being backed up, and 
want this street to remain efficient and safe. Second, I attended the public meeting on 
Dec-9 but was disappointed to see a lack of data in the presentation. While I hope data 
was used to safely evaluate the optimal speed limits for each stretch of road, I was a 
bit perplexed as to why this was omitted when attempting to influence public opinion. I 
hope the Tempe City Council does its due diligence and asks for the full data and 
evidence supporting these changes before a vote takes place. In most fortune 500 
companies, a reasonable proposal would start with a clearly articulated problem 
statement and provided evidence (including data) on why the proposed solution was 
the most optimal to solve the stated problem. The presentation given to the public 
surprisingly fell far short of this. I don't want to talk poorly of the smart and tenured

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team that provided these recommendations as I am sure they are very skilled in their 
line of work. At the same time, we must hold ourselves to the same (minimum) 
expectations as one would expect in the private sector. We should expect no less 
when dealing with the safety and well-being of our city and our families. 
102. Too damn slow.  I can walk faster. 
103. We need faster speeds on the roads, not slower.  Pedestrians shouldn't be playing in 
the streets and expecting everyone to stop what they are doing when they are too lazy 
to use a crosswalk at a light where cars are stopped  
104. Because no matter what you set the speed limit at, people will continue to do 10-15 
mph more. You see it everywhere, and the police do not enforce it. If the police would 
start ticketing people for speeding, people would be more inclined to do the speed limit 
or closer to it.  
105. Speeds are just fine, this is a money grab from local traffic law enforcement to gain 
funds 
106. The existing speed limits are fine. Also, stop with the "road diets" on larger streets.   
The vast majority of road users are cars.  
107. Slowing down traffic makes the problem worse...it just backs up traffic! 
108. This is one of the major roadways (6 lanes in most areas)   the City, and connects to 
majorfreeway& mall.  To reduce the speed would cause major restrictions in an 
already congested thoroughfare.  It either needs to be left alone, or the street needs to 
be widened to properly accommodate the volume of traffic. 
109. Reducing speed continues to add onto traffic and delays for commuters. There are 
already speed and red-light photo enforced cameras within this area. The drop in mph 
will only continue to contribute to the slower traffic around the speed and red-light 
photo enforced cameras. This will continue to contribute the congestion to the main 
roads. Reduced mph does not make roads safer, this contributes to the traffic and 
increased stress and anger for drivers trying to pass through causing increased delay 
and wait times at stoplights.  
110. Creates confusion and lack of continuity. Also gives credibility to cops to ticket if you 
accidentally forget or miss the sign. Best to do an Avery large area the same if 
reducing.  
111. If the change is only being made to increased motorcycle accidents then I think 
changing the speed limits isn't going to fix the issue. I do wonder if motorcyclists are 
confusing lane filtering which is now legal with lane splitting and that's what is 
increasing those accidents for that specific population. If accidents are down in other 
areas and it's just motorcycles that are the issue, I think that's worth looking into 
instead of changing the speed limits because that won't fix lane splitting issues.  
112. Speed never killed anyone, it's the sudden stops caused by slow drivers paying no 
attention, and having no consideration for drivers behind them. Additionally, 
pedestrians do NOT have a right to just walk into the street without looking to see if it's 
safe, pedestrians should be made to carry liability insurance to pay for the damage 
they cause when hitting a vehicle or causing an accident to avoid them. Increase the 
speed to 65, less time on the road equals traffic reduction. At 65mph there would be 
more than 50% less traffic on the road at one time 
113. Decreasing speed limits will likely lead to increased accidents in already-congested, 
high traffic areas. Additionally, the proposed change appears to be an arbitrary 
decrease which doesn't seem to be backed by data-driven decisions (I.e. no known 
correlation between the speed limit decrease of 5mph to fewer accidents in the given 
areas). Alternatively, this proposed change may cause increased accidents by creating 
more traffic congestion and road rage.  
114. I regularly drive this section of road heading to/from home to laundromat on Priest just 
south of Baseline with linens from my office. The current flow on this main passage 
runs smoothly at 45. It's predominately non-residential, mainly commerce, and there is 
absolutely no need to reduce the flow of traffic on this section. I don't recall ever seeing 
pedestrians or bicycles on this route.

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115. Priest great for local commute. Leave it as is please.  
116. Businesses access to Freeway on 60 will be severely restricted and there is a lot of 
traffic from the business park south of Alameda. 
117. I do not support lowering the speed limit because these roads are primary 
thoroughfares, and reducing speeds will increase congestion and travel time without 
clear evidence of safety benefits. Lowering the limit by 5 mph is unlikely to change 
driving behavior but will require additional enforcement resources that could be better 
used elsewhere. 
118. Because you guys need to fix the timer system at the traffic lights first before you lower 
the speed limit. Lowering the speed limit without proper traffic implementations first will 
continue to build up more traffic in the city. Install traffic sensors at lights to be more 
efficient with current traffic conditions and then lower speeds. You will have less 
people speeding through yellow/red lights and more efficient and safe traffic system for 
pedestrians and vehicles. 
119. All speed limits need to be consistent. There's already enough traffic in Tempe without 
lowering it more 
120. This is an attempt to increase revenue generated from speeding tickets. There is no 
need for reductions in this area. This is the same as the unlawful traffic cameras 
installed.  
121. Lots of traffic to slow down even more. Always construction too in that area that clogs 
up the streets  
122. This will slow traffic down. If people commit egregious speeding, they will do it 
regardless of speed limit.  
123. Changes like this make for more traffic problems 
124. I think 45 miles per hour works perfectly fine, I don't see any issues with it.  
125. Please present data-driven evidence for this proposal 
126. works well very well now 5 mph does not make a change, changes is not meaningful it 
is wasteful 
127. I believe the road is always congested as it is. 
128. Tempe's goals are incorrect. It appears to me that the long term goal is to reduce 
speed limits a bit at a time to greatly discourage all private vehicle traffic through the 
city in a mis-guided attempt at forcing people into mass transit and other non-private 
vehicle traffic. There should be focus on enabling traffic flow via the timing of lights and 
post the speed at which the lights are timed (Missouri in Phoenix is an example of 
this). 
129. Slower speeds only affect law biding citizen's. 
130. 45 on major streets should be the norm 4 
131. Because this will push drivers over to Hardy Dr which is a more residential roadway 
and already has worst problem with cut through and speeding. 
132. 40 not natural or used should be 35 or45 
133. I don't believe the five mile speed difference will make much of a difference. 
134. This is a main N-S route with a large portion being wide and multi-lane. The area is still 
high-traffic and an industrial/business route. Slowing the limit will increase traffic 
congestion.  
135. Speed limits are fine. The problem is there is virtually no enforcement, and a small 
number of drivers exceed the limits by a wide margin, a problem that won't be fixed by 
changing the limits. 
136. There are mostly businesses in this area. The current speed limit is safe  
137. Changing the speed limit will not improve the safety unless Tempe starts enforcing the 
current speed limits in Town 
138. Lowering the speed limit does absolutely nothing if the flow of traffic remains between 
45-50mph. Issuing more tickets to normal people because of a sudden change during 
a time of economic strain is unnecessary and borderline unethical.  
139. Same as #1

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140. I need to get to the airport faster. I'm not sure why the city believes it is necessary to 
change something that has been working well for many years. This proposal seems 
like an unnecessary use of funding. I disagree with spending tax dollars on new signs, 
surveys, and research when the current speed limits have been in place for years and 
appear to be working effectively as they are. 
141. We shouldn't lower the speed limit; we should raise the standard of driving. The issue 
isn't speed"”it is a lack of situational awareness and lane discipline. 
1. The "Rolling Roadblock" Effect 
Drivers camping in the left lane while going the speed limit (or below) create 
dangerous bottlenecks.This creates an environment where other drivers feel forced to 
undertake (pass on the right) or follow too closely, increasing the risk of accidents. 
2. Enforcement vs. Restriction, lowering the limit punishes efficient drivers. We need to 
enforce existing laws against impeding traffic and distracted driving. If a driver is on 
their phone or driving 10mph under the limit in the passing lane, they are the hazard, 
not the person trying to drive the posted speed. 
3. The Solution: Education and Accountability, Ticket drivers who block the flow of 
traffic. 
Ticket drivers on their phones. Require traffic school for these specific violations to 
teach drivers that they are not the only people on the road. Goal: Predictable, smooth 
traffic is safe traffic. 
142. Too much congestion in traffic are ready, lowering speed limits would only increase 
congestion in traffic is completely unnecessary.  
143. Absolutely DO NOT keep reducing speed and/or reduce number of traffic lanes.  
Tempe keeps trying to make Tempe a walk/bike/masstransit/alternative transportation 
city.  This does not solve the auto/pedestrian accident issue. Education for 
pedestrians/scooter riders/bike riders/skateboarders & auto drivers need Education. 
144. we need to be able to move around more quickly, not slower.  Expand the road 
instead. 
145. There are enough speed reinforcements in Tempe that exist. We just had the 
enhancements with the lights at the major intersections and the floating speed trap. 
Also we have the safety corridors that move as well.Our city does not need to become 
slow everywhere. 
146. People don't obey speed limits  
147. Make it all 45 or higher  
148. 45 is a good speed 
149. Alternately, make everything from Rio Salado south 40, everything from Rio Salado 
north 45 as it passes over the river and 202 where it will not bother the empty land/few 
business and freeway turns or entrances. 
150. This is more of a business district. 
151. All of the parts of Priest that are 3 lanes in each direction should remain at 45.  All of 
the portions that are 2 lanes should be lowered to 40. No one will drive 40 where 
there's 3 lanes. 
152. Unnecessary.  
153. Priest Drive is a connecting road for the interstate, also closer to the Phoenix border 
and for transitioning into or from airport traffic. Slowing it down will have residual 
effects congesting the desire to get to AZ Mills mall, to University, to Broadway,  
154. I think you should do the opposite.The area top chunk is where most people already 
go 45, and it has 3 lanes up til University, there's no reason to slow it down, and daily 
traffic going south on Priest to the freeway just before AZ Mills is awful already to the 
point that I cannot turn out of my home street because both lanes are backed up, and 
again, you want to slow that down so that the right lane is backed up too? No thanks. 
Make the top chunk 45 instead, and the 40 chunk at Baseline is small enough that you 
should just merge it into the existing 45. Bonus opinion: Noone goes 25 in Guadalupe 
anyways, you should bump that up to 30, but no higher. 
155. same answer- enforce hands free driving

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156. People are just getting off the freeway and  this is a reasonable speed for this road.  
157. No reason to reduce the speed limit on this road.   Only the most conservative drivers 
will conform to this change.   And those drivers will increase the traffic problem 
especially during rush hours. 
158. Read above response. 
159. Speed reduction is not required. Enforce the current limits.  
160. Unnecessary speed reduction 
161. no more change 
162. This is a big road and 40 is crazy slow for this road. It will frustrate everyone. 
163. This is a wide street that can manage traffic. 
164. Already too slow 
165. It's part of the freeway and right next to the freeway. The speed limit should stay the 
same.  
166. 45 mph seems reasonable on this road. 
167. Same as above 
168. Not realistic.  Not enforceable  
169. No need to restrict traffic any more than it already is due to over crowding. 
170. i don't drive here a lot. it's probably annoying to speed up to 45 just to go back down to 
40 about a big block away, then again it's probably more annoying to lose the 
opportunity to go a little faster... 
171. I feel the roads are wide here and that the traffic flows well at 45  
172. It is a major thoroughfare and 45mph is appropriate.    
173. Same as above question.  
174. 45 is fine. It's not even that fast.  
175. Speeding and traffic enforcement cameras are unjust, unconstitutional, and take 
money from the working class. 
176. There is too much traffic to slow it down so much. 
177. Priest is a major street. Other routes can be taken for those who do not feel 
comfortable using it at the present speed limit.  There are far more vehicles using this 
street than pedestrians/cyclists.   
178. 45 mph speed limit is fine 
179. Priest from University and south carries a lot of traffic nearly all day. The slower speed 
limit may likely entice more drivers to driver faster than 40 mph or perhaps there will be 
more red-light runners.  
 
Yes responses:  
 
1. 
It would be consistent across Priest 
2. 
Slower speeds are safer for non-car users. 
3. 
To make the speed limit consistent for this distance and because of the volume of 
traffic. 
4. 
There is no justifiable reason to drive at excessive speed on roadways where 
pedestrians, cyclists, and turning vehicles are present. Slower is safer 
5. 
Same as first question 
6. 
Consistent 40 MPH speed across this area means people are ready for speed 
cameras and an established culture of multi-modal transport around Downtown Tempe 
7. 
Getting closer to Guadalupe, it should be a slower speed limit since it goes down to 
25mph in Guadalupe. 
8. 
A lot of accidents on this street. Everyone speeds.  
9. 
consistency over longer distance and resultant safer travel 
10. Even 40 is too fast. 
11. Increase safety and hopefully minimize reckless drivers 
12. I support the seed limit change. Speeding has become a major factor impacting traffic 
safety for drivers, bikers and pedestrians.  
13. People drive way over speed limit

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14. Yes, lower the speed limit. No city street should have a 45 mph speed limit. Add center 
lane medians, make the car lanes more narrow and widen the sidewalks! 
15. Protecting pedestrians. 
16. People also drive too fast here. 
17. I support speed reduction for all of Tempe.  
18. The speed limit on Priest is not enforced.If its changed will it be enforced ? 
19. Development has increased the number of vehicles accessing this roadway from 
adjacent properties.  A change from 45 mph to 40 mph provides a safer environment 
for drivers to enter and exit Priest Drive from intersecting driveways and streets. 
20. As above. 
21. I believe that reducing the speed limit on this road will make it safer, and (modestly) 
reduce air pollution. It will also make the speed limit more consistent for Broadway Rd 
within Tempe. I believe that it is confusing for drivers to have the limit be 40 mph in 
some places, and 45 mph in others.  
22. Traffic can flow, letting people get to their destination in the same amount of time, with 
infrastructure changes. We do not need small roads like Broadway to be 7 lanes wide, 
wider than highways across most of Europe. Reducing speed limits increases safety 
for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. It will also make it safer to enter or exit the 
road. Reducing traffic signal intervals so that you can cross an intersection with less 
frustration, and reducing the amber light duration will help with creating a need to 
actually stop before red. I see a minimum of 1-3 cars go through red at every crossing, 
and if you count amber, you can often see as many as 5-10. And, no danger of 
consequences. In Europe most urban speed limits were dropped from 30mph to 
20mph over the past 5 years, simply because the statistics showed that (with a small 
European car designed for impact with pedestrians) at 30mph a child had a 60% 
chance of being killed, whereas 20mph gave them a 60% chance of survival. So 
reducing speeds from 45 to 40 is a step in the right direction, but far from making 
anything safe in any way. 
23. I support this because there is a lot of commercial traffic in this area and high-density 
traffic during a majority of the day. 
24. Lower all city speed limits 5 to 10 mph to 25 to 30 like almost  all intelligent towns in 
America.  
25. It is logical to extend the existing speed limit to keep it consistent 
26. Slower speeds mean less serious crashes. Motorist skill level is low and only getting 
worse.  
27. I support all reduction in speed limits. A reduction in speed limit closer to 30 would 
make more sense to the streets that abut neighborhoods. Our streets need to be safe 
for all users, which includes pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and cars. Data shows 
that reduced speed does not impact congestion, as traffic lights are timed 
appropriately and folks who need to travel at higher speeds then travel on our 
highways, which in Tempe are accessible and plentiful. While reduction in speed is a 
great first step, additional changes should include infrastructure changes to make the 
streets more difficult to speed along including bump outs, medians, barriered bike 
lanes and bus-only lanes.  
28. Dumb to have it 40 then a short stretch at 45, making it all 40 is easier.  
29. Keeping a consistent, slower speed will be safer and easier to follow. 
30. The existing 45 make sense given 40 north and south of this section.  
31. Police enforcement is required,hanging a sign ain't getting it done 
32. Makes this section consistent with adjacent speed limits. 
33. I think that a consistent speed limit is a good idea, and feel that 45 mph encourages 
drivers exiting the US 60 to keep going at freeway speeds. 
34. Traffic noise to neighboring homes 
35. Even though I have lived here less than 6 months, I believe having a decrease in 
speed limits is worthwhile.I believe a good amount of drivers would be willing to drive 
at least 5 mph less than how it is now. From what I've seen around here many drive

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around the speed limit, unless they're passing or being reckless. I think lowering the 
speed limit would help reduce accidents and the likelihood of them. These reasons 
may not sound like strong evidence to lower speed limits, but to me I believe they 
make sense and support lowering the speed limit in the proposed areas here in 
Tempe. 
36. More consistent speed 
37. Too many Drivers go past the speed limit now. 
38. I think my answer for all of these will be the same: it's safer.  
39. I would encourage the City to make the speed limit even slower than 40mph.  
40. To make the speed limits consistent, which makes it easier for drivers to remember. 
Also, speed kills so anywhere that we can have slower vehicle traffic means a safer 
environment for everyone. 
41. Will help improve bike and pedestrian safety and is in accordance with the density in 
the area 
42. Softer for those in the bike lane and other motorists.  
43. Slower speeds save lives! Especially for pedestrians, cyclists and bus riders. 
44. Safety for all road users 
45. Make our streets safer.  
46. 40 MPH is a reasonable speed given mixed residential/commercial artery. 
47. Speed in invariably a major cause of accidents, however, I think it will take physical 
improvements beyond posting a new speed limit sign that will slow people down. 
48. Speed should be consistent for that whole stretch  
49. safer. slower traffic allows businesses to be seen better. 
50. Speeding and pedestrian crossings 
51. Slower speeds = safer and quieter streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. 
52. Slower speeds are safer for all street users. 
53. With the stop lights around this area it makes sense to reduce the speed limit. 
54. Drivers going too fast 
55. This road has been a mess for a long time.  Different speed limits  half way thru two 
major intersections.  Personally I believe the speed limit should be the same in all 
directions of an intersection and speed limits should be consistent between two major 
arterial streets. 
56. Yes, and would like warning tickets for a year. 
57. There is a higher pedestrian activity near Arizona Mills and the extended western 
canal path it would be nicer if vehicles moved a bit slower through this area 
58. I support Vision Zero to eliminate roadway deaths and traffic calming measures are 
critical to the viability of safe communities.  
59. On most streets Tempe drivers speed through the streets of Tempe with little regard 
for speed limits and safety! Decreasing the speed limit will at least hopefully slow 
drivers down. 
60. Again, people are already using excessive speeds, lowering will hopefully discourage 
this. 
61. Same as above 
62. Safer 
63. Priest Rd has a limit of 45 then 40 currently.  Lowering the speed limit will make the 
drive more consistant.  
64. Slower speeds save lives. Please just enforce it!! 
65. 45 means 54 to most and that's too fast 
66. same as above 
67. Safety 
68. to keep our pedestrians safer! 
69. Drivers go well beyond speed limit now. 
70. Drivers often exceed the speed limit of 45, meaning the actual speed is 50 or higher. 
Making it 40 may lead to drivers actually going 45. 
71. See above

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72. Slower streets are safer, especially those with bike lanes 
73. I think it'd be safer for the pedestrians and cyclists. 
74. This is a minor speed decrease, which improves the safety of our streets and also 
makes the speed more consistent. 
75. Most newer vehicles will let you know the speed limit you're driving within, slower is 
better in this growing city. 
76. There are only 2 lanes each way and with bicycle lanes quite active and there being 
lots of buses, there is no reason for cars to drive too fast on this road and make it 
unsafe.  
77. Increased safety for all road users and speed limit consistency. 
78. That 45 mph for a few blocks is confusing.  Keep it consistent.  
79. I think the only real ways to reduce speed limits that are respected is to redesign the 
road itself.  When the road is straight and wide open, no obstructions people feel 
internally safer driving faster and often don't realize that.  A simple way to help is 
reducing the number of lanes, and the outermost lanes could be converted to 
dedicated bus/bikelanes separated from car traffic where private vehicles can't drive.  
Also needs to include good median design for line of sight as well as strategic 
landscaping/street trees to not only provide needed shade, sense of enclosure by the 
trees can subconsciously slow drivers as well as reducing temperatures/improving air 
quality, reducing some noise pollution to nearby properties.  Signs don't do a good job 
at reducing speeds, the design and layout of the road itself is a huge deal.  
80. Because drivers are excessively speeding on Priest. But there needs to be 
enforcement; otherwise this is a waste of time. 
81. I bike this route regularly to get to South Mountain, and do so even more now that the 
I-10 bridge at Arizona Mills is complete. Lowering the speed limit will make this route 
safer for all road users.  
82. Improved safety 
83. Again 40 mph or less 
84. See above answer  
85. See previous answer 
86. Slowing down motor vehicle traffic could result in slightly safer conditions for cyclists 
87. Varying speeds made more uniform. 
88. It's not that much lower and will be safer 
89. I think a consistent speed limit makes sense.  
90. The fewer speed changes the better. 
91. Busy road, lots of businesses  
92. Tired of speeding on city streets 
93. Speeding is out of control in Tempe but if the current laws aren't really enforced what 
effect will lowering them have? 
94. Speed limits should be decreased.  In addition to lowering speed limits, infrastructure 
needs to be changed to force people to slow down. It is also about design. Apache has 
a 35 mph speed limit and yet people still speed through that street. Narrow the lanes, 
put medians in, put proper protected bike lanes on major roads so people can get to 
actual necessary destinations (like a grocery store) , make the intersections smaller 
(for bikers, pedestrians, people with kids). If I wanted to bike to a grocery store that is a 
half a mile away from the Broadmor neighborhood to the Safeway on Broadway, it 
would not feel safe. It should not be this way. If I so choose, I should be able to walk or 
bike there without the fear of getting hit by a car. You can not blame low demand and 
ridership on people not wanting to utilize different alternative method when most 
people make a reasonable choice to drive instead of walk/bike because it feels safer 
than crossing a major 7 lane intersection. In summary, this is much more than just 
speed limits. Please look at the bigger picture.  
95. Yes, I support the speed reduction as the proposed area has numerous turn-offs along 
w/ heavy driving usage meaning the reduction would aid drivers in making safe and 
effective updates in the desired area.

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96. Increased traffic congestion. 
97. Hard to maneuver in this area. 
98. This is one small way to regain some control for pedestrians and bikes plus make 
driving safer. 
99. Definitely  
100. I believe that lower speed limits will ensure better safety for vehicles and pedestrians.  
101. Vehicles go too fast on that spot. 
102. Safety first.  5 mph is safer  
103. I drive the speed limit (45mph) in the designated area and always notice people 
passing me going at least 10 mph over. It feels very dangerous as it is a long stretch 
with no traffic lights 
104. It makes sense to match adjacent speed limits 
105. Lowering the speed limit makes the road safer for all road users and pedestrians. 
Greatly reducing the probability of fatal crashes. What would truly make these roads 
safer and make people follow the speed limit is better street design. Stop making every 
road so straight and wide. This only encourages drivers to go faster regardless of what 
the speed limit is.  
106. Im indifferent about this change, it does make sense for the sake of consistency on the 
traveled path. 
107. This is the one I'm happiest about. I've nearly been killed in this intersection more than 
once by speeders and right-on-red drivers who don't look in all directions before they 
proceed. 
108. This spot has always bothered me, its dumb to have the speed limit change this much 
in this short of a distance and it's barely noticeable on the road signage.  Personally I 
think the 40's should be raised to 45 for this stretch, but lowering the 45 to 40 will at 
least make it consistent.  
109. Making speed limits constant across stretches of road is safer and easier for drivers to 
understand.  
110. Although I don't think that it will do anything to actually curb the speeding problem we 
have, I am hopeful that those who are interested in public safety will follow it. I do see 
the potential danger in those who will speed regardless to go just as fast while 
everyone else slows down, but alongside that concern I would hope that would mean 
that law enforcement would have more of a vested interest in stopping them. As it 
stands, there seems to have been very little (where I have noticed) effort to stop the 
speed racing that goes on at night. I've personally witnessed the deadly after effects of 
that along with the deadly consequences of people's poor driving habits in general. At 
least once a month I am almost hit or I see an accident unfold in front of me. More 
effort should be placed overall to protect drivers and pedestrians/cyclists from these 
people. 
111. Heavy volume of traffic, increased congestion, and increased number of serious 
accidents  
112. We should decrease speeds anywhere bikes, walkers, dogs, kids commute! 
113. probably needs it 
114. I live on the corner house at geneva dr. And priest, the cars speed by at more than 
60mph, both ways! Its dangerous and my house has been hit by a car in the past and 
the house across the street was also hit.  The fact that southbound priest INCREASES 
the speed right before the residential area is disgusting as well!  40 along that whole 
area is just what makes more sense. 
115. 40 is safer 
116. Priest is very congested at times, and if the lights would be re-programmed to allow 
smooth North-South flow it would move traffic through town quicker. 
117. Reducing speed limits will make pedestrians and cyclists safer.  
118. Drivers come off the 202 with a 70mph mindset that carries over on the city streets. 
119. too many accidents and speeders 
120. It is time for Tempe to prioritize safety over excessive speeds.

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121. Slower car speeds will bleed into slower speeds in neighborhoods.  
122. to reduce the severity of injuries when a crash occurs 
123. Consistency with existing limits to the north and south. 
124. People drive too fast 
125. On Priest Road, the traffic can be quite busy & many drivers are not very watchful.  45 
mph is too fast for safety and inconsistent with the rest of that stretch of road.  40 mph 
makes better sense. 
126. This stretch of Priest carries high volumes but also serves adjacent neighborhoods 
and employment areas with regular crossings and turning traffic. Lowering the speed 
limit improves safety without meaningfully impacting travel times on a corridor already 
constrained by signals. 
127. Because speeds are currently too fast and people drive unsafeley in the area.  
128. We are a family that rides our bikes and with the speed limit being 45 most drivers are 
actually going 55+ and distracted. There have been several bike vehicle accidents.  
129. It's always weird that this turns to 45 in a short period anyways & there are apartments 
& lots of inlets & outlets here.  
130. I believe lower speed limits will create a safer environment for bikers and pedestrians. 
131. It's usually around that speed anyway because of the traffic and lights 
132. Again: there are virtually no traffic police in this godforsaken town, and people 
regularly go 15 over the speed limit. So 45 = 60 to the vast majority of people. I go the 
exact speed limit, and often the victim of people's road rage. These roads are 
massively dangerous for pedestrians and drivers, and need to be slowed the hell down 
(and actually policed by traffic cops willing to ticket speeders) for safety.  
133. Because it doesn't hurt anyone to go a little slower. It makes people on the streets 
safer. 
134. There is no reason to have that one section of Priest 5 MPH above the rest of the road 
135. See above 
136. I wish it could be reduced to 35 MPH instead of 40 MPH - the wide areas of Priest 
could be reduced to 2 lanes each direction with a median and bike lanes and wider 
sidewalks and more trees maintained by the city 
137. People drive way too fast. Slower speed limits are safer. 
138. people drive too fast 
139. It keeps the speed limit on the entire street consistent. 
140. again, we have so much traffic in tempe, i rarely drive 45 anywhere. 
141. it will make Tempe a more bike friendly place, which it really needs to work on. 
142. See question 1 
143. Part of Priest curves from I-10 to Baseline and drivers need to slow down going N/S 
east of AZ Mills Mall. 
144. People drive to fast. 
145. I agree with the City that speeds on many of our materials are too high. As especially 
the north part of the city has added a lot of new housing and also commercial and 
office uses, the complexity of street use is too much for high speed limits. 
146. Consistency. 
147. Somebody I know just got hurt on this street. I myself use this street a lot to get to/from 
work and school. People get crazy out here sometimes, later at night.  
148. Again the reckless, fast driving in Tempe is out of control.  I have driven this section of 
roadway many times over the last couple of years and speed is an issue.   
149. More consistent and safer. 
150. Speeding. Also need more signs for the upcoming drop in speed limit to 20  
151. On this stretch of Priest it's very easy to go 50mph. I think 40 is plenty fast.  
152. The higher the speed limit the fast people drive. People seem to think if they drive 5 or 
10 mph over the speed limit the police won't ticket them. Speeding has gotten out of 
control. Time to bring it back to safer speeds for everyone. 
153. I think speed limits changing on the same street makes drivers not realize that the 
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mph areas. If the speed limit were lower throughout the entire street, that would be 
safer and result in less speeding in the areas that are already lower. 
154. I selected yes, because I agree we need to reduce the speed. But to make a city street 
safe it should be reduced to AT LEAST 35moh.  
155. It would help conform to the current speeds  
156. Same   Idea. 
157. Families that live in the apartment complexes on the west of priest just north of the 60 
exit have long distances to crosswalk and face extremely fast traffic when trying to 
cross over priest.  
158. safety is paramount 
159. People  drive to  fast 
160. I am for safer streets. 
161. I would rather see Tempe police actually enforce the current speed limit than lower it!!! 
You can lower it to 25mph if you wanted but it won't slow people down unless it's 
enforced!   Also, any road with a bike plan should automatically have a lower speed 
limit to keep cyclists safe.  Have you ever had a car go past you 3 feet away going 
45mph?  It's scary as hell!  
162. Consistency is good 
163. I support speed limit reductions in all areas of the city. It is the right thing for the city to 
do and everyone needs to slow down and pay attention.  
164. I'm pretty sure that, no matter what the speed limit is, some drivers in the area will 
drive about 10 mph or more over it, so maybe, if it's a little lower, they'll only drive 
about 50 mph instead of 55 mph or 60 mph, like they usually do. That way, they'll at 
least be closer to the real target while still feeling "clever" that they're somehow 
cheating the system. Of course, no limits get much respect unless they're enforced. If 
police don't take it seriously, they won't take it seriously. 
165. Lower speed limits improve public health and safety! 
166. why 25 MPH at the Southern end 
167. I live in this area and we need a better sense of safety coming from drivers. A better 
pedestrian culture.  
168. For safety of everyone. 
169. one constant speed limit for the entire road except for area south of Baseline 
170. I do drive this section of roadway frequently. The speed limit should be consistent 
along the proposed stretch. 
171. Getting somewhere safely is more important than getting there fast. 
172. Don't want to see any arterials more than 40mph 
173. It makes the most sense. 
 
Not sure responses:  
 
1. 
There is a ton of data that says changing speed limits don't change driving behavior.  
Two things change speeds, traffic, and street design.  Quit worrying about the speed 
limits and designs streets that make people feel like they should go slower. 
2. 
I consider Priest Rd to be a commercial thoroughfare, kind of like Price Rd. But since it 
does abut a 25 mph zone perhaps it is wise in that section.  
3. 
Don't drive there 
4. 
I do not travel this area. You are going to confuse drivers with so many different speed 
limits. 
5. 
Don't drive this street often 
6. 
I am not sure as I do not believe both the public meeting or council presentation 
provide me with enough information to determine if these proposed speed limit 
changes are reasonable and meaningful.  I define these two terms as follows: 
"Reasonable means they fit the road classification and that the roadway physically 
supports the posted speed limit (PSL). "Meaningful means they are based on a 
quantitative process that reviews speed and crash data using Federal Highway

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Administration's (FHWA) USLIMITS2 tool, which defines the national standard of care 
for speed limit setting. If Tempe is using USLIMITS2, that should be disclosed in public 
and council presentations. If not, the city should explain why, given its role in 
promoting consistency and safety. The process should clearly show whether the 
proposed speed limit is above, below, or at the USLIMITS2 recommendation, 
calibrated with local crash and speed data. Research (see NCHRP Report 504: Design 
Speed, Operating Speed, and Posted Speed Limit Practices) indicates that the PSL is 
the only independent variable that influences driver speed behavior, provided there is 
a reasonable level of enforcement. Typically, 85% of drivers travel at PSL + 5 to 10 
mph, which falls under the usual enforcement threshold of 11"“15 mph over the limit. 
Pace speed is also important on long arterials without frequent interruptions 
(signals).Why this matters: "Reducing mean speed and speed differential improves 
safety and enables FHWA Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) related to speed to help 
quantify potential crash reduction benefits."The Safe System Approach (Safer People, 
Safer Roads & Safer Speeds) should be used to communicate this point: managing 
speed is essential to reducing kinetic energy and crash severity. To reinforce 
reasonable speed behavior, Tempe should adopt a systematic and scheduled speed 
enforcement program that rotates through all city streets. This could include: "Set 
enforcement stations on key arterials with a static speed limit sign, followed by a 
dynamic speed feedback sign, and then a visible police civil traffic enforcement station 
that allows the officer and the offender to pull off the arterial at a safer location.“The 
University of Arizona Center for Applied Transportation Science (CATS) study for Pima 
County DOT found these setups highly effective in reducing speed-related crashes. 
Tempe should replicate this approach and conduct before-and-after studies as part of 
its Vision Zero strategy. Physical design changes should complement enforcement: 
"Traffic signals and Roundabouts to manage conflict points and reduce severe crash 
risk. "Raised speed table crosswalks on minor arterials, collectors and at roundabouts. 
"Access control medians on roads like Scottsdale Road in north Tempe, allowing left 
turns only at signals and select mid-block locations, plus improved lighting and mid-
block HAWKs. “Raised mid-block speed tables on College Avenue and similar Tempe 
streets to reinforce proposed speed limits, especially near curves with crash history. 
1.Consider narrowing lanes to 11 feet to encourage lower operating speeds. 2. Curb 
extension (bulb-outs) like what is being done on Mill Avenue in downtown. 3.Raised 
intersections to slow speeds in the intersections to help mitigate conflict points and 
reduce severe crash risk. Finally, I do not support zero-tolerance enforcement or 
safety zones based on crash frequency or history. These approaches waste 
resources, send the wrong message, and do not align with best practices. 
Enforcement should aim for reasonable speed and yielding behaviors that reduces 
crash risk, applied equitably across all roads and intersections. Cherry-picking roads or 
intersections based on crash history along for special enforcement often masks 
underlying design issues and unfairly shifts blame to drivers instead of addressing root 
causes that crash risk applies to all roads and intersections. 
7. 
do not travel along this road 
8. 
Seems there is little to no enforcement of the existing speed limits.  Not sure what the 
point is to reduce if the current one is not enforced. 
9. 
What the problem? 
10. See above 
11. I do not travel very often on that road, so am not sure how to respond.

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5. Do you support the proposed speed limit changes for Guadalupe Road??  
 
 
Total responses: 645 
 
6. Why did you select your answer in the previous question? 
 
No responses:  
1. 
It is fine the way it is.  
2. 
Speed limits are not the problem. Distracted driving is. Please enforce the distracted 
driving laws. 
3. 
It's a comfortable speed and I pay attention to all traffic/pedestrians near me. 
4. 
Because no one enforces the speed limit. You get slow people and fast people and 
then you get accidents. If you cannot enforce it then stop asking to change.  
5. 
Prefer to have existing limits enforced  
6. 
Again, this will increase congestion on a major arterial. 
7. 
The speed limits are fine as they are and don't need to be changed. 
8. 
Please leave the speed limits as is. The sections that are 45 mph have less congestion 
and allow me to get where I need to go.  
9. 
The speed limit is sufficient as it is. This is clearly a cash grab by the city after 
implementation speed cameras and not really about public safety and greater police 
patrols rather than this.  
10. 45 is fine 
11. Traffic will only get worse than it already is with all the newly-added cameras! 
12. The speed is safe with improved safety of cars.  There are not pedestrians in the area.  
Traffic is bad enough. 
13. Stop with the controlling speeds already! First there are random pop up speed traps, 
and now you want to make it even more cumbersome to drive around this city by 
further slowing traffic! Is someone that works in Tempe bored and trying to create busy 
work for themselves?? Good grief, leave the traffic speed where they are!!  
14. No data presented showing an unusual increase in accidents related to speed 
15. Slower speed limits will only cause more frustration and unsafe lane changes.  
16. I feel that the Police need to enforce the existing speed limits as they are today by 
writing tickets to the violators,  It doesn't matter what you change the speed limit to, if 
there is no enforcement, people will continue to speed. Once driver's begin to see the 
Police pulling speeders over for speeding, other drivers will begin to be more aware of 
their speed in that area,  People will begin to talk about these areas with heavy police 
presence for speeding and they will begin to change their driving habits.   "Why reduce 
5%
42%
53%
Not sure (30)
Yes (276)
No (339)

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the speed limits which aren't being enforced now to a slower speed limit which won't 
be enforced?  And if you begin to enforce it once you change the limit to a slower 
speed, shame on you!  The same could have been accomplished by enforcing the 
original speed limit.  By reducing the speed limit, this would be punishing everyone for 
what the few are doing." 
17. I don't support lowering the speed limits. I do support being more consistent across 
Tempe. Inconsistent speed limits mean people don't know how fast they should drive 
and this contributes to other people getting impatient and doing things that then cause 
accidents. 
18. Leave Speed Limits as they are.  
19. I believe the speed limits are fine as is and believe this new proposals are just a way to 
have the police write more speeding tickets as Tempe police is already money hungry. 
20. I think the single most valuable thing to do is to enforce the speed limits we currently 
have. We can put up new signage that further limits speed, but much like the lovely 
person who travels down the stretch of Hermosa near my house at 60MPH+ with their 
unrestricted exhaust, unless we enforce the limits consistently slower limits will just 
irritate the good people of Tempe. 
21. This is a large street that is used a lot. It makes no sense to lower the speed limit 
22. There has been no significant or noticeable change to pedestrian/bicycle traffic to 
require reducing the speed limit in these areas 
23. Though more residential in nature, this area is firmly car dependent and thus, I do not 
believe it would benefit from these proposed changes  
24. No need for the reduction.  
25. Speed is not the issue with Tempe traffic. In fact changing the speed along the length 
seems like a speed trap to give out tickets. 
26. The area has a designated school zone speed limit, which will already handle the 
majority of pedestrian traffic in the area 
27. I do not support any speed reduction in the city of Tempe. This will not help the 
residence and only impede traffic. 
28. Our streets are already congested. Lowering the speed limit will only make this worse. 
Enforce the existing speed limits instead  
29. The city struggles to enforce existing codes and laws, lowering the limit exacerbates 
this issue without benefit. Enforce the current limits. 
30. No documents show the effect of previous speed limit reductions. If the previous 
reductions are not reducing accidents, injuries or deaths, then I do not see a reason for 
these reductions.  
31. All it will do is generate more ticket revenue and increase insurance costs for Tempe 
residents.....the existing speed limits are FINE if enforced! 
32. I selected no because cars stop better and have more automated safety tech than ever 
and road conditions have not substantially changed. If anything speed limits should be 
increasing, not decreasing.  
33. I'm concerned this will lead to increase in traffic without additional safety benefit. Also 
the road design does safely supports 45  
34. Radar 
35. You already have speed and red light cameras that the public did not want.... This is 
just an effort to increase the tickets issued by those cameras.  Driving any where in 
Tempe, is becoming crowded and exhausting!  If there are too many people using this 
road, stop issuing building permits that increase the density. 
36. I oppose the speed limit change on Guadalupe for three reasons. First, the 
consideration claimed in the council presentation is false.  It does not improve 
consistency across the corridor, it reduces it. This change will create confusion with 
surrounding roads, leading to frequent accidental speeding. This section of Guadalupe 
crosses three major Tempe roads: Kyrene, Rural, and McClintock.  It also runs parallel 
between two major Tempe roads: Elliot and Baseline.  All five of these surrounding 
roads have prevailing speed limits of 45 mph.  Reducing only Guadalupe creates an

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anomaly in the middle that drivers will frequently fail to notice.  They will turn onto 
Guadalupe, naturally stay at 45 MPH, and accidentally break the limit. Second, the 
school zone between Lakeshore and Rural already creates an occasional different 
speed limit of 35 MPH, which the new proposal also does not match. Expecting drivers 
to notice both of these speed limit differences in the neighborhood creates additional 
confusion and may actually cause more speeding in the school zone. Third, compared 
with the five surrounding major roads mentioned above, Guadalupe has the least 
traffic due to having the fewest businesses.  The only sensitive area is the school, 
which already has a school zone speed.  The proposed change will do nothing to 
increase safety in this corridor. 
37. there are signal signals on the road, nothing wring with it  
38. tempe pols have screwed this up enough. 
39. Moving it dow 5mph will not change what is needed here  
40. Same as above 
41. Lowering the speed limit by 5 mph won't prevent people from speeding. Speed trap 
cameras, traffic circles, chicanes, chokers, or other alternatives that force cars to slow 
down would be more effective. 
42. because we need to move traffic through, not slow it down. 
43. I don't understand the need for the change.  
44. Speed is already at a low speed due to the schools and the town of Guadalupe. They 
hasn't made an impact. I think doing a study on other possible solutions would be 
better to look at better solutions. There is no business case here. It makes no sense 
how we got here.  
45. No matter what the speed limit is, there's always going to be speeders and crazy 
drivers.  Crack down on those. 
46. The information presented does not support any of the three reasons presented for the 
proposed changes.  (Pasted below) It appears someone “just wants it that way.” This 
is not progress nor benefit for the community or society.  
- Staff is “right sizing” the speeds to match what is happening in the area. 
- Roadway functions can change over time. 
- Speeds should match the adjacent roadside culture. 
47. The speed limit for similar conditions is still 45 in Mesa. Now that you have a speed 
camera at McClictock and a temporary device near Lakeshore, how many speeds 
have there been over 55? This stretch has limited private driveways, and the 
intersecting residential streets are far apart.The only crashes I see are near traffic 
ciocntrolled sites which has nothing to do with speed.  
48. I live off this road in this stretch. I am pro-increasing the safety of our roads. 
That said, this stretch of road sees minimal pedestrian use. It is largely residential 
neighborhoods, tucked away from Guadalupe, just like along Elliot. No residential 
driveways feed directly onto this road. The exception, Marcos De Niza high school, 
already has a school speed limit of 35 mph during school times, nullifying the effect of 
the 40mph for that purpose. There is a large amount of evidence that suggests that 
lowering the speed limit is the least effective way to control peoples' speed. People will 
go the speed they feel is safe. This road is wide open with little going on around the 
road (pedestrians, bikers, etc). Lowering the speed limit would not serve well to control 
drivers speed along this corridor. It feels like this is a cash grab to catch people going 
the speed they already have been going (the speed they feel safe). What evidence is 
there that 5 mph of difference in speed is the difference between this stretch of road 
being safe vs unsafe? If this road truly a threat to public safety due to 5 mph, I would 
much prefer to see protected bike lanes implemented to create a separation for bikers 
and pedestrians from the road, while also narrowing the visualization of the open road, 
which would in turn cause drivers to naturally want to drive slower. This is an example 
of a traffic calming measure. This also does nothing to help maintain the continuity of 
speeds as this road continuing east into Mesa, is 45 mph there. The slower part to the 
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limit. This would be a real measure to help protect the citizens utilizing this stretch of 
road using all forms of transportation. As the proposal stands, it feels at best as a self-
pat on the back that the city is trying to help and, at worst, a cash grab to prey on 
drivers. 
49. Most of this is already school zone and photo enforced.  Why are we changing it?  
What is the benefit? 
50. It seems fine the way it is. 
51. This is a major artery with minimal housing facing the street. There is an ample cycling 
lane and wide sidewalks so there is already sufficient protection for pedestrians and 
cyclists. There is also the school zone. Other major arteries in Tempe and Mesa have 
45 mph limits so consistency and traffic movement are key factors. Slower traffic will 
lead to more cars on the road at a given time and, therefore, more congestion. I am 
unaware of major safety concerns along this road or a history of accidents that would 
warrant a change.  
52. There is already a slow down area by the high school and people are not racing down 
Guadalupe now. Traffic flow is good now.  Slowing it down contributes to drivers 
impatience and swerving from lane to lane to get ahead, which causes a danger to all 
drivers. 
53. Is a 5 mph reduction going to do anything? It seems more like the accidents are 
caused by people not paying attention and/or already exceeding the 45 mph speed 
limit.  
54. 45 is a normal speed, 40 is a trap designed to increase ticket revenue 
55. Slower speed limit will slow down traffic adding unnecessary travel time to an already 
busy city. If you want to increase safety, increase the requirements to obtain a driver's 
licence instead of punishing those who know how to drive by increasing the amount of 
slow drivers on the road. Enforce that the left lane is for passing and that ALL slower 
traffic shall keep right.  
56. A change of the posted mph could possibly hurt average citizens who mostly stay in 
the posted limit. Such as myself. Out of habit I would be breaking the limit by forgetting 
to take notice of the change on all of these roadways. Non average citizens, who break 
the speed limit, and other traffic laws with impunity, will only continue to break the laws 
because of low enforcement. They will never notice the change in posted speed. I 
personally hear, and sometimes see at all hours on Guadalupe, high performance 
vehicles and motorcycles racing at very high speeds as if at a drag racing track. I 
believe that seeing enforcement - signs warning of photo radar, or police with radar on 
motorcycles or on vehicles posted clearly in a very visible location on rotation would be 
a good deterrent. Show enforcement occasionally all over the city all of the time. I don't 
see this being done anywhere in the city now.  Noise from these vehicles all over 
Tempe is an issue for another time. Thank you for this opportunity to take part in this 
survey.   
57. Guadalupe traffic is minimal. I don't understand the need to reduce the speed limit.  
58. It's not necessary. 
59. People already drive ridiculously and inefficiently slow. I regularly encounter people 
driving in high twenties and low thirties, in all lanes, at all times of the day. This causes 
drivers to change lanes more frequently, sometimes with inadequate notice, and keeps 
more cars on the road for longer periods. Roads are lines, folks. It is our obligation to 
use them efficiently and allow others to move as quickly as is reasonably prudent 
given the circumstances and conditions present. You don't stop and read a magazine 
in the grocery line. How is it OK to meander aimlessly and recreationally down the 
street while 20 cars are backed up behind you trying to get somewhere? It's not a park, 
it's a road. I am opposed to anything that encourages this rude and inefficient 
behavior. Furthermore, 45 mph is not an unreasonable speed for this area. Anyone 
who is capable of driving is able to safely maneuver and stop their vehicle in plenty of 
time to avoid obstacles at this speed. Please don't make it worse.

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60. Keep 45mph on major arterial unless there is a level of service or accident statistics 
supportive of lowering the speed. 
61. Getting through Tempe is already too slow and congested. Lowering the speed limit 
would make it worse.  
62. Because I need to get where I am going.  I don't want to crawl all the way to work. 
63. I believe it is safe already. 
64. There is no need to reduce any speed limits.  If anything the existing 40mph should be 
raised to 45mph. 
65. Reducing speed limits is a waste of time if there's no enforcement. This is the case for 
previous reductions in speed limits. There's been little enforcement. 
66. It will be frustrating and won't make a difference  
67. I drive this section of road a few times per month (mostly during business hours). Most 
drivers drive between 40 and 50 mph on this section. Traffic tends to be light and side 
traffic minimal. 45 mph is safe in this section of road. During school hours, the section 
of road around Marcos De Niza High School lowers traffic speeds. 
68. the speed limit is already lowered near the schools along this road when they are in 
session, much lower than your proposed speed of 40mph.  
69. Everything moves safely and smoothly as is. 
70. I live in this neighborhood and travel it multiple times daily. It has a school zone, but 
otherwise, 45 mph is sufficient to keep traffic moving in this area 
71. Same as above. I'd like to see the data  
72. People who speed will continue to speed. Lowering the speed limit, has shown in 
study after study, to often INCREASE traffic accidents in this state. I trust the research. 
73. Existing speed limits are already reasonable and shouldn't be changed. 
74. See above. 
75. The police are just looking for easier ways to pull a vehicle over. EVERYONE in 
Arizona drives 10+ miles over speed limits. Lowering the speed limit will cause chaos, 
especially with older drivers as they drive slower already and create problems. 
76. I would rather see a lower speed limit just by Marcos DeNiza, during school sessions, 
and then regular speed limit the rest of the time, as that is not an overly traveled street 
and the reduction in speed will hurt the traffic flow. 
77. There is no valid reason for this change.  Where  are the 85th percentile speed studies 
to justify it? 
78. Not necessary  
79. Roads in south Tempe are not as busy. This road does not need a slower speed and 
none of the proposal really indicates a good reason why now. 
80. PHX Metro and Tempe is not a walker/biker environment as much as the city would 
like it to be...it's not dense enough, people drive. The city should take steps to optimize 
lights and inform people of green waves to better handle commutes, rather than torture 
residents. 
81. The speed limit merely indicates the speed at which police an issue tickets. Per AZ 
DOT website: https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-
construction/traffic/faq/establishing-speed-limits ""Before and after" studies 
consistently demonstrate that there are no significant changes in traffic speeds 
following the posting of new or revised speed limits. Furthermore, no published 
research findings have established any direct relationship between posted speed limits 
and crash frequency..." As no data has been presented about the 85th percentile 
speeds and ADOT is clear that this will not accomplish any objectives other than the 
ability to write speeding tickets for lower speeds, this proposal should be called out for 
what it is: creating an enforcement speed trap to raise revenue. 
82. City has provided no information to justify the change.  
83. Current limits are not effectively followed or enforced.   If there is s safety concern,  
let's start by following the current limit.   Further reduction is futile.  
84. You can't even enforce the speed limits as they are. Reducing the speed limit is not 
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85. It's not necessary and impedes the progress of traffic needlessly. 
86. City is motivated by money grab not safety, it's an unnecessary change that only came 
about because they've installed speed cameras everywhere  
87. Same as above 
88. I don't see any issues with the current speed. 
89. Changing numbers on a few signs alone is very unlikely to result in compliance or to 
reduce high severity crashes. Interactive speed signs would have an impact to help 
maintain the EXISTING posted speed limits, with no need to reduce limits on 
ARTERIAL STREETS. There is no proposed change in character to calm traffic. One 
psychological method with documented effectiveness is to plant more trees, which 
narrows the field of vision, resulting in more cautious driving. Another method is to 
narrow the roadway. A more useful way to accomplish this could be to provide barriers 
for bicycle lanes.  
90. From rural to 101, Guadalupe is not that busy, plus Marcos already slows  traffic in that 
section of this road. There are not a lot of businesses or driveways between 
McClintock and the 101. 40mph seems inappropriate  
91. There is no reasonable reason to decrease speed limits on roads designed and 
controlled for the current speed limits.  Contrary lowering speed limits will potential 
shift traffic, and commerce, out of Tempe to Mesa and Chandler as other roads are 
chosen for east-west and west-east transportation.  I live off of Guadalupe Road and 
can only see where this will increase speeding and conversely accidents as a result. 
92. Current speed limits are appropriate  
93. This is mostly a commercial road and does not warrant a slower speed. 
94. I strongly believe that the existing speed limit is adequate for current street design and 
size as well as for the vehicle and pedestrian traffic of that area. The current speed 
limit enhances the flow of traffic while maintaining safety.  
95. Slower speeds are not necessary on busy main roads. Drivers just need to actually 
follow the speed limit and not treat it as a suggested starting point. 
96. Tempe leadership is proposing this change while providing little to no quantitative data 
to support the push to make this change. Reducing the speed limit by 5 mph will have 
no actual effect on safety. Leadership is doing this to give the appearance that they 
are working without addressing the more difficult root cause of car accidents. Tempe 
leadership should focus on making actual changes to specific road conditions rather 
than impose lower speeds on major roadways. We need better Leadership for Tempe! 
97. Lowering the speed limit will cause further congestion without any discernable benefit. 
The area that would benefit from a lower speed limit because of a school is already 
regulated by the school zone signs in front of Marcos. Tempe should focus on 
enforcement of real risks like street racing and intersection takeovers which will not be 
impacted by lowering speed limits for the rest of the population. 
98. 45 mph is not unsafe. 
99. Tired of City council arbitrarily changing those speed limits and putting in photo radar. 
It's all about making money! 
100. You have to move traffic  
101. I live off of Guadalupe road and see no need for the speed limit change. I went to the 
meeting on Dec. 9th and no one could give a good reason as to why they want the 
change other than “the streets have changed, land use and development”. Nothing has 
changed on Guadalupe road since the 35mph zone by Marcos de Niza, and that was 
at least a decade ago, or maybe more. Nobody could say how they propose to enforce 
the new speed limits, which leads me to believe that this is an excuse to have more 
cameras installed. Show us the data that specifically shows that slowing these streets 
down by 5 mph will decrease accidents. Again, that data is no where to be seen. And 
again leads people to believe this is a way to add more speed cameras, which I and 
most people are opposed to. Put more law enforcement out to slow down the 
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102. First, some of these suggested changes may make sense given the level of 
pedestrian- and light rail- mixed use (Broadway). Others (such as Guadalupe) I believe 
are the wrong decision as they are still heavily car-centric with all connecting arterial 
roads (McClintock / Rural / etc.) still at 45mph, causing driver confusion and potentially 
more accidents, all while creating more congestion and thus more pollution. Many of 
us use Guadalupe to commute to work regularly with the i-60 being backed up, and 
want this street to remain efficient and safe. Second, I attended the public meeting on 
Dec-9 but was disappointed to see a lack of data in the presentation. While I hope data 
was used to safely evaluate the optimal speed limits for each stretch of road, I was a 
bit perplexed as to why this was omitted when attempting to influence public opinion. I 
hope the Tempe City Council does its due diligence and asks for the full data and 
evidence supporting these changes before a vote takes place. In most fortune 500 
companies, a reasonable proposal would start with a clearly articulated problem 
statement and provided evidence (including data) on why the proposed solution was 
the most optimal to solve the stated problem. The presentation given to the public 
surprisingly fell far short of this. I don't want to talk poorly of the smart and tenured 
team that provided these recommendations as I am sure they are very skilled in their 
line of work. At the same time, we must hold ourselves to the same (minimum) 
expectations as one would expect in the private sector. We should expect no less 
when dealing with the safety and well-being of our city and our families. 
103. Too slow!  Raise the speed limit to 55! 
104. We need faster speeds on the roads, not slower.  Pedestrians shouldn't be playing in 
the streets and expecting everyone to stop what they are doing when they are too lazy 
to use a crosswalk at a light where cars are stopped  
105. Because no matter what you set the speed limit at, people will continue to do 10-15 
mph more. You see it everywhere, and the police do not enforce it. If the police would 
start ticketing people for speeding, people would be more inclined to do the speed limit 
or closer to it.  
106. Speeds are just fine, this is a money grab from local traffic law enforcement to gain 
funds 
107. I haven't seen any studies showing how this will improve safety/traffic. Some of these 
areas include sites where permanent cameras were recently installed. The timing of 
these proposed changes so recently after the camera installation makes this feel like a 
"money grab". If that is the case, I do not support these changes, especially in this 
economic time where more people are struggling to keep up with rising costs. The city 
has already been raising taxes on it's residents and needs to improve it's money 
management before taking more. 
108. The road is engineered and designed for 45 miles an hour so leave it alone.  
109. The traffic on Guadalupe rd is horrible! Slowing it down will just make it so much 
worse!! 
110. This is one of the major roadways (6 lanes in most areas) going in & out of the City.  
To reduce the speed would cause major restrictions in an already congested 
thoroughfare.  It either needs to be left alone, or the street needs to be widened to 
properly accommodate the volume of traffic. 
111. Reducing speed continues to add onto traffic and delays for commuters. The two-lane 
roads are already congested and cause delays. Without an increase in lanes, this will 
continue to cause increased traffic and frustration. Reduced mph does not make roads 
safer, this contributes to the traffic and increased stress and anger for drivers trying to 
pass through causing increased delay and wait times at stoplights.  
112. Creates confusion and lack of continuity. Also gives credibility to cops to ticket if you 
accidentally forget or miss the sign. Best to do an Avery large area the same if 
reducing.  
113. If the change is only being made to increased motorcycle accidents then I think 
changing the speed limits isn't going to fix the issue. I do wonder if motorcyclists are 
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increasing those accidents for that specific population. If accidents are down in other 
areas and it's just motorcycles that are the issue, I think that's worth looking into 
instead of changing the speed limits because that won't fix lane splitting issues.  
114. Speed never killed anyone, it's the sudden stops caused by slow drivers paying no 
attention, and having no consideration for drivers behind them. Additionally, 
pedestrians do NOT have a right to just walk into the street without looking to see if it's 
safe, pedestrians should be made to carry liability insurance to pay for the damage 
they cause when hitting a vehicle or causing an accident to avoid them. Increase the 
speed to 65, less time on the road equals traffic reduction. At 65mph there would be 
more than 50% less traffic on the road at one time 
115. Decreasing speed limits will likely lead to increased accidents in already-congested, 
high traffic areas. Additionally, the proposed change appears to be an arbitrary 
decrease which doesn't seem to be backed by data-driven decisions (I.e. no known 
correlation between the speed limit decrease of 5mph to fewer accidents in the given 
areas). Alternatively, this proposed change may cause increased accidents by creating 
more traffic congestion and road rage.  
116. The flow of traffic on this thoroughfare runs smoothly at 45, traffic has to slow down 
near the high school. Keep traffic flowing on this road. 
117. Change timer on street lights. Sensor in place. Stop wasting tax payers money. 
Unnecessary signs made.  
118. Again no info presented on accident data to support the changes and also a major 
street for traffic and access to 101. 
119. I do not support lowering the speed limit because these roads are primary 
thoroughfares, and reducing speeds will increase congestion and travel time without 
clear evidence of safety benefits. Lowering the limit by 5 mph is unlikely to change 
driving behavior but will require additional enforcement resources that could be better 
used elsewhere. 
120. Because you guys need to fix the timer system at the traffic lights first before you lower 
the speed limit. Lowering the speed limit without proper traffic implementations first will 
continue to build up more traffic in the city. Install traffic sensors at lights to be more 
efficient with current traffic conditions and then lower speeds. You will have less 
people speeding through yellow/red lights and more efficient and safe traffic system for 
pedestrians and vehicles. 
121. All speed limits need to be consistent. There's already enough traffic in Tempe without 
lowering it more 
122. This is an attempt to increase revenue generated from speeding tickets. There is no 
need for reductions in this area. This is the same as the unlawful traffic cameras 
installed.  
123. This will slow traffic down. If people commit egregious speeding, they will do it 
regardless of speed limit.  
124. Changes like this make for more traffic problems 
125. See above response to Broadway Rd. This is a patch up solution to claim they did 
something when the real issue is not whether you are going 45 or 40, but the fact you 
can almost die at every intersection. It's also ineffective to pedestrians, I say this a 
someone that regularly walks this area, the fast drivers don't care whether it's 40 or 45, 
they will be going 60 anyways. 
126. I think 45 miles per hour works perfectly fine, I don't see any issues with it.  
127. There are already speed reduction measures in place; bike & pedestrian crossing light 
at Western Canal pathway and school zone lights at Marco de Niza High School. 
128. Please present data-driven evidence for this proposal 
129. I've known this city for 30 years it is perfect it is not necessary  
130. Tempe's goals are incorrect. It appears to me that the long term goal is to reduce 
speed limits a bit at a time to greatly discourage all private vehicle traffic through the 
city in a mis-guided attempt at forcing people into mass transit and other non-private 
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post the speed at which the lights are timed (Missouri in Phoenix is an example of 
this). 
131. With school zones and traffic cameras, speed is lowered in necessary areas already 
132. Its not going to slow down speeders. 
133. 45 on major streets should be the norm  
134. i don't see the need to change it.  I travel it all the time 
135. Very wide and well used street. Reduced speed meaningless and not a natural speed. 
What is this attachment to 40 around town  Dues anyone impose that limit or is this 
speed trap planning 
136. I don't believe the five mile speed difference will make much of a difference. 
137. Jus enforce the current laws - unenforced limits aren't limits at all , that's what we have 
now 
138. This is a main thoroughfare through mostly business areas. Slowing the limit will 
increase traffic congestion.  
139. Speed limits are fine. The problem is there is virtually no enforcement, and a small 
number of drivers exceed the limits by a wide margin, a problem that won't be fixed by 
changing the limits. 
140. I drive this road 5 days a week. Driving the current speed feels safe. I don't feel a need 
for a change  
141. Changing the speed limit will not improve the safety unless Tempe starts enforcing the 
current speed limits in Town 
142. Lowering the speed limit does absolutely nothing if the flow of traffic remains between 
45-50mph. Issuing more tickets to normal people because of a sudden change during 
a time of economic strain is unnecessary and borderline unethical.  
143. Same as #1 
144. I'm not sure why the city believes it is necessary to change something that has been 
working well for many years. This proposal seems like an unnecessary use of funding. 
I disagree with spending tax dollars on new signs, surveys, and research when the 
current speed limits have been in place for years and appear to be working effectively 
as they are. 
145. Red light camera, school zone reduction lights, bike crossing lights are already in 
place on this street. 
146. The "Solomon Curve" Logic "Research regarding the 'Solomon Curve' suggests that 
the greatest risk of accidents comes from speed differentials” not absolute speed. 
When one driver is going significantly slower than the flow of traffic, or blocking the 
passing lane, they increase the variance in speed among vehicles. This variance is 
what causes collisions. By lowering the speed limit, we are likely increasing that 
variance between law-abiding citizens and aggressive drivers. We must instead 
enforce lane discipline to homogenize the speed of traffic." 
147. Lowering the speed limit would cause more congestion and traffic people drive slow 
enough.  Safety concerns related to driving are distracted drivers and drivers under the 
influence.  
148. Absolutely DO NOT keep reducing speed and/or reduce number of traffic lanes.  
Tempe keeps trying to make Tempe a walk/bike/masstransit/alternative transportation 
city.  This does not solve the auto/pedestrian accident issue. Education for 
pedestrians/scooter riders/bike riders/skateboarders & auto drivers need Education. 
149. we need to be able to move around more quickly, not slower. Expand the road instead. 
150. There are enough speed reinforcements in Tempe that exist. We just had the 
enhancements with the lights at the major intersections and the floating speed trap. 
Also we have the safety corridors that move as well.Our city does not need to become 
slow everywhere. 
151. It won't work  
152. Make it higher  
153. 45 is a good speed 
154. This is a main thoroughfare for the city and would slow down commuters.

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155. Unnecessary.  
156. I think you just need to adjust the traffic light timings. I haven't seen too many 
accidents on Guadalupe and people want to get in and out 
157. Obviously, I generally support a 45mph limit IN GENERAL. This stretch in particular 
holds no value to me personally, but I still feel that, since most of our main roads are 
simple and straight, 45mph is perfect. People get to where they're going in a timely 
manner, and it's better on mileage in a time where people are already hurting 
financially without wasting gas on hitting more red lights. 
158. same answer- enforce hands free driving, reducing the limit is not going to help and is 
just annoying 
159. Not needed.  I drive it a lot and most aren't even going 45 until they are closer to Price.  
160. No reason to reduce the speed limit on this road.   Only the most conservative drivers 
will conform to this change. And those drivers will increase the traffic problem 
especially during rush hours.  A 5 mph reduction will have no affect on reducing 
accidents. 
161. Read above response. 
162. Speed reduction is not required. Enforce the current limits.  
163. Unnecessary speed reduction 
164. people already drive way under the speed limit and way over the speed limit here. I 
think this will not change the behavior of the speeders but just make it more dangerous 
with even slower drivers. I also think the camera trap on guad/mcclintock is helping a 
bit. Even though I don't like traffic cameras. 
165. no more change 
166. Why? lowering the speed is simply not needed. 
167. Not realistic.  Not enforceable . 
168. You already get caught up in traffic going on Guadalupe and this would make it worse 
169. This is a major thoroughfare and 45 is appropriate for the area.    
170. Same answer as #1.  
171. See above 
172. This one I support the least. I drive on this road almost every day taking my child to 
school.  Half the time it's 35 anyway. 45 is fine. Please stop trying to fix things that 
aren't broken. 
173. Speeding and traffic enforcement cameras are unjust, unconstitutional, and take 
money from the working class. 
174. I travel often on this road and do not see the need to reduce the speed limit. I have 
never witnessed an accident on Guadalupe, but of course I am not on the road 24/7.   
175. This is far away from downtown. If speed limits are routinely ignored, then enforcing 
speed limits may be a more effective strategy than attempting to change them. 
Blomberg and Cleven (2006) The speed cameras placed around town and randomly 
moving make the most sense.  
176. NO NO NO, the traffic is ridiculous on Guadalupe, enforce the speed limits! 
177. Guadalupe is a major street. Other routes can be taken for those who do not feel 
comfortable using it at the present speed limit.  There are far more vehicles using this 
street than pedestrians/cyclists.   
178. 45 mph speed limit is fine 
179. Drivers slow down to 35 mph for Marcos De Niza H.S., but they rarely speed up after 
leaving the school zone. Therefore, lowering the limit is unnecessary, as it will throttle 
traffic. 
180. I don't think it is necessary.  
181. Too many accidents  
 
Yes responses:  
1. 
It would be consistent across Guadalupe 
2. 
Slower speeds are safer for non-car users. 
3. 
To make the speed limit consistent because of the volume of traffic.

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4. 
There is no justifiable reason to drive at excessive speed on roadways where 
pedestrians, cyclists, and turning vehicles are present. Slower is safer 
5. 
Same as first question 
6. 
Just makes it safer 
7. 
There are numerous reasons why people cross Guadalupe Road in this area, between 
the parks, schools, and canal routes. It's unnerving being a pedestrian or cyclist and 
crossing this road, and a lower speed limit would be fantastic. A stoplight that is 
activated when pedestrians need to cross Guadalupe using the canal here would also 
be amazing.  
8. 
again too many people speeding in this area this may help 
9. 
consistency over longer distance and resultant safer travel 
10. Same as others 
11. Increase safety and hopefully minimize reckless drivers 
12. I support the seed limit change. Speeding has become a major factor impacting traffic 
safety for drivers, bikers and pedestrians.  
13. People drive way over speed limit 
14. Yes, lower the speed limit. No city street should have a 45 mph speed limit. Add center 
lane medians, make the car lanes more narrow and widen the sidewalks! 
15. Protecting pedestrians. 
16. Accidents, also around Guadalupe and McClintock.  
17. This corridor is a popular bicycle route to access Guadalupe, South Mountain Park and 
Ahwatukee from Tempe.  A lowered speed limit provides a safer environment for 
motorized vehicles and bicycles to coexist. 
18. as above 
19. I believe that reducing the speed limit on this road will make it safer, and (modestly) 
reduce air pollution. It will also make the speed limit more consistent for Broadway Rd 
within Tempe. I believe that it is confusing for drivers to have the limit be 40 mph in 
some places, and 45 mph in others.  
20. Traffic can flow, letting people get to their destination in the same amount of time, with 
infrastructure changes. We do not need small roads like Broadway to be 7 lanes wide, 
wider than highways across most of Europe. Reducing speed limits increases safety 
for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. It will also make it safer to enter or exit the 
road. Reducing traffic signal intervals so that you can cross an intersection with less 
frustration, and reducing the amber light duration will help with creating a need to 
actually stop before red. I see a minimum of 1-3 cars go through red at every crossing, 
and if you count amber, you can often see as many as 5-10. And, no danger of 
consequences. In Europe most urban speed limits were dropped from 30mph to 
20mph over the past 5 years, simply because the statistics showed that (with a small 
European car designed for impact with pedestrians) at 30mph a child had a 60% 
chance of being killed, whereas 20mph gave them a 60% chance of survival. So 
reducing speeds from 45 to 40 is a step in the right direction, but far from making 
anything safe in any way. 
21. I support this because there is a lot of commercial traffic in this area and high-density 
traffic during a majority of the day. 
22. Anywhere near schools need to be at a crawl during school hours......bump it up when 
school is not in session or when students/faculty are not around 
23. We drive this area every day and can't even turn onto Guadalupe from Country Club 
due to speeding cars. They are going at least 60 mph coming from the 101. Again, 
very dangerous and I have requested a turn arrow here as well. Nothing ever done. 
Please look into this area from 101 to McClintock so unsafe! 
24. Slower speeds mean less serious crashes. Motorist skill level is low and only getting 
worse. Guadalupe has a bike lane that is well used, too. Safer for everyone.  
25. I support all reduction in speed limits. A reduction in speed limit closer to 30 would 
make more sense to the streets that abut neighborhoods. Our streets need to be safe 
for all users, which includes pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and cars. Data shows

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that reduced speed does not impact congestion, as traffic lights are timed 
appropriately and folks who need to travel at higher speeds then travel on our 
highways, which in Tempe are accessible and plentiful. While reduction in speed is a 
great first step, additional changes should include infrastructure changes to make the 
streets more difficult to speed along including bump outs, medians, barriered bike 
lanes and bus-only lanes.  
26. Small road with school and recreation center where there will be a lot of pedestrians 
and bicyclists  
27. Police enforcement might be a good idea. 
28. I feel that consistent speed limits are a good idea. That being said, you could probably 
get away with dropping the speed to 35 between Kyrene Rd. and the Guadalupe 
border to prepare drivers for the drop in speed in that town. 
29. Traffic noise to neighboring homes 
30. Even though I have lived here less than 6 months, I believe having a decrease in 
speed limits is worthwhile.I believe a good amount of drivers would be willing to drive 
at least 5 mph less than how it is now. From what I've seen around here many drive 
around the speed limit, unless they're passing or being reckless. I think lowering the 
speed limit would help reduce accidents and the likelihood of them. These reasons 
may not sound like strong evidence to lower speed limits, but to me I believe they 
make sense and support lowering the speed limit in the proposed areas here in 
Tempe. 
31. Speed consistency  
32. Safer - ESPECIALLY in this case by a school. 
33. There is enough traffic trying to enter this thoroughfare from parking lots and non-
stoplight controlled streets that the lower speed limit makes sense. And with a few 
school zones already in the equation here it would make a more natural flow. But why 
not make the 40 mph go all the way to Priest rather than just Kyrene? Isn't there a 
school zone as one nears the town of Guadalupe?  
34. To make the speed limits consistent, which makes it easier for drivers to remember. 
Also, speed kills so anywhere that we can have slower vehicle traffic means a safer 
environment for everyone. 
35. Will help improve bike and pedestrian safety and is in accordance with the density in 
the area 
36. It's a narrower road and would be safer with lower speed limits.  
37. Mainly the canal-bicycle path that crosses it. 
38. Guadalupe has very fast traffic and not enough crosswalks. It's stressful and scary to 
cross while on the Western Canal Path. 
39. Safety for all road users  
40. Anything to reduce aggressive driving is worthwhile.  Lowering speeds would help 
create a more calm driving environment because drivers wouldn't need to accelerate 
so much after stop lights and would be able to react with more time to other cars on 
the road. 
41. Speed in invariably a major cause of accidents, however, I think it will take physical 
improvements beyond posting a new speed limit sign that will slow people down. 
42. This street has a bike lane that connects Tempe to Ahwatukee and Mesa. It has a 
major park and multiple schools. Drivers should slow down for the safety of other 
street users and pedestrians. 
43. Slower speeds = safer and quieter streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. 
44. Slower speeds are safer for all street users. 
45. With the high school on that road it is prudent to redu 
46. To prevent accidents 
47. This road has been a mess for a long time.  Different speed limits  half way thru two 
major intersections.  Personally I believe the speed limit should be the same in all 
directions of an intersection and speed limits should be consistent between two major 
arterial streets.

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48. And would like warning tickets for a year. 
49. With the western canal crossing the high school and extra pedestrian activity near the 
shopping plazas it would be nicer if vehicles moved a bit slower through those areas 
50. I support Vision Zero to eliminate roadway deaths and traffic calming measures are 
critical to the viability of safe communities.  
51. Significant traffic and drivers, at times, really ignore the current speed limit. 
52. Only 2 lanes in each direction and more pedestrian traffic on this road. Vast majority of 
neighborhood is residential. 
53. On most streets Tempe drivers speed through the streets of Tempe with little regard 
for speed limits and safety! Decreasing the speed limit will at least hopefully slow 
drivers down. 
54. 40mph is sufficient. 45mph encourages 50mph. 
55. Safer 
56. Near marcos high school with student drivers and walkers 
57. The reduction makes sense due to the school and other residential services. 
58. Slower speeds save lives. Please just enforce it!! 
59. 45 means 54 to most and that's too fast 
60. don't drive Guadalupe much but again 40 should be fine.  
61. Safety 
62. Drivers go well beyond speed limit now. 
63. There is a park and school on this corner. Drivers often exceed the speed limit of 45, 
meaning the actual speed is 50 or higher. Making it 40 may lead to drivers actually 
going 45. 
64. See above  
65. Slower streets are safer, especially those with bike lanes 
66. I think it'd be safer for the pedestrians and cyclists. 
67. Lower speeds are safer, what more is there to say? 
68. Most newer vehicles will let you know the speed limit you're driving within, slower is 
better in this growing city. 
69. There are many intersections and multi-use trails that drivers on this stretch need to be 
mindful of, especially at night. With a couple of school zones in the area too, this 
speed reduction is absolutely necessary. 
70. Increased safety for all road users and speed limit consistency. 
71. Passes neighborhoods and a school 
72. I think the only real ways to reduce speed limits that are respected is to redesign the 
road itself.  When the road is straight and wide open, no obstructions people feel 
internally safer driving faster and often don't realize that.  A simple way to help is 
reducing the number of lanes, and the outermost lanes could be converted to 
dedicated bus/bikelanes separated from car traffic where private vehicles can't drive.  
Also needs to include good median design for line of sight as well as strategic 
landscaping/street trees to not only provide needed shade, sense of enclosure by the 
trees can subconsciously slow drivers as well as reducing temperatures/improving air 
quality, reducing some noise pollution to nearby properties.  Signs don't do a good job 
at reducing speeds, the design and layout of the road itself is a huge deal.  
73. Because drivers are going 45-55 mph. But there needs to be enforcement; otherwise 
this is a waste of time. 
74. Improved safety 
75. See above answer.  
76. See previous answer 
77. If the new speed limts are enforced it will make our streets safer. 
78. Slowing down motor vehicle traffic could result in slightly safer conditions for cyclists 
on those roads 
79. I live near Guadalupe and McClintock and frequently need to bike and walk along 
Guadalupe Road. The current speed limit of 45 is too high for me and my 7-year old 
son to feel safe along this road. A lower speed limit would increase our safety on the

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side of the road and would also increase safety for drivers on the road. 40mp on 
Guadalupe also seems more consistent with the rest of Tempe speed limits. I am 
strongly in favor of reducing the 45mph speed limit.  
80. I live right off Guadalupe and McClintock and travel along the length of broadway 
through Tempe often and see a lot of speeding including by Kiwanis and by 
McClintock high school (and red light runners at McClintock/guadalupe.) 
81. Parts of Guadalupe go through a 25mph zone and I think 40mph is reasonable.  
82. 40 feels safer 
83. The fewer speed changes the better. 
84. Tired of speeding on city streets 
85. Speeding is out of control in Tempe but if the current laws aren't really enforced what 
effect will lowering them have? 
86. Speed limits should be decreased.  In addition to lowering speed limits, infrastructure 
needs to be changed to force people to slow down. It is also about design. Apache has 
a 35 mph speed limit and yet people still speed through that street. Narrow the lanes, 
put medians in, put proper protected bike lanes on major roads so people can get to 
actual necessary destinations (like a grocery store) , make the intersections smaller 
(for bikers, pedestrians, people with kids). If I wanted to bike to a grocery store that is a 
half a mile away from the Broadmor neighborhood to the Safeway on Broadway, it 
would not feel safe. It should not be this way. If I so choose, I should be able to walk or 
bike there without the fear of getting hit by a car. You can not blame low demand and 
ridership on people not wanting to utilize different alternative method when most 
people make a reasonable choice to drive instead of walk/bike because it feels safer 
than crossing a major 7 lane intersection. In summary, this is much more than just 
speed limits. Please look at the bigger picture.  
87. Yes, I support the speed reduction as the proposed area has numerous turn-offs along 
w/ heavy driving usage meaning the reduction would aid drivers in making safe and 
effective updates in the desired area. 
88. More traffic on this roadway.  
89. See previous response  
90. Residents want to walk more but the noise and discomfort of speeding drivers make it 
unpleasant. 
91. Definitely.  Traffic/Drivers  at the Marcos de Niza school zone still can't figure out the 
speed limit there during school hours. Could use the SEMs team there regularly.   
92. I believe that lower speed limits will ensure better safety for vehicles and pedestrians.  
93. Consistent speed on the street; Guadalupe has a bike lane so more cyclists use the 
road; Kiwanis Park and bike path that crosses by golf course and Kiwanis 
94. Too many accidents in this area.  
95. It is considered a main road and we have many Pedestrians crossing over. 
96. Safety is first and needed! 
97. I live in this stretch of road and am often scared turning into my neighborhood at the 
speed of the car behind me.  People turn off the 101 onto Guadalupe and think they 
are still on the freeway.  Please reduce the speed limit so they might think twice about 
rear ending me 
98. Busy street with bike lanes and other activity, makes sense. 
99. Lowering the speed limit makes the road safer for all road users and pedestrians. 
Greatly reducing the probability of fatal crashes. What would truly make these roads 
safer and make people follow the speed limit is better street design. Stop making every 
road so straight and wide. This only encourages drivers to go faster regardless of what 
the speed limit is.  
100. Yes especially around the school areas  
101. Making speed limits constant across stretches of road is safer and easier for drivers to 
understand.  
102. Although I don't think that it will do anything to actually curb the speeding problem we 
have, I am hopeful that those who are interested in public safety will follow it. I do see

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the potential danger in those who will speed regardless to go just as fast while 
everyone else slows down, but alongside that concern I would hope that would mean 
that law enforcement would have more of a vested interest in stopping them. As it 
stands, there seems to have been very little (where I have noticed) effort to stop the 
speed racing that goes on at night. I've personally witnessed the deadly after effects of 
that along with the deadly consequences of people's poor driving habits in general. At 
least once a month I am almost hit or I see an accident unfold in front of me. More 
effort should be placed overall to protect drivers and pedestrians/cyclists from these 
people. 
103. Traffic volume, street congestion, distracted drivers 
104. We should decrease speeds anywhere bikes, walkers, dogs, kids commute! 
105. There are multiple school zones throughout this corridor, and student safety should be 
acknowledged. 
106. With a school nearby a reduced speed limit will help public safety.  
107. To make the speed consistent! 
108. 40 is safer 
109. I live in this areas, and as a runner and cyclist would feel much safer with a lower 
speed limit.  Not to mention, a lower speed limit would make it significantly safer for 
Marcos De Niza students.  
110. Reducing speed limits will make pedestrians and cyclists safer.  
111. Lots of speeding traffic. Especially eastbound as the driver approaches the 101/Mesa 
boarder. All intersections along Guadalupe have multiple entrances for 
businesses/schools. All of these intersections, and most major intersections in the city, 
should have had their speed limit reduced long ago. Very congested during most drive 
times. 
112. too many accidents and speeders 
113. We live in the area and realize it goes through many shopping districts, schools, 
people biking, etc. Safety first 
114. It is time for Tempe to prioritize safety over excessive speeds. 
115. There are two schools on this roadway, and Lakeshore is a common bikeway.  
116. to reduce the severity of injuries when a crash occurs 
117. Consistent with the existing limits to the east and west. 
118. People drive too fast 
119. On Guadalupe Road, the traffic can be quite busy & many drivers are not very 
watchful.  45 mph is too fast for safety, and inconsistent with the adjacent 40 mph 
stretch to the west.   
120. No reason not to. An aside: lane lines at SR101 TI are hard to visually follow across 
the intersection because of the high vertical curvature of the intersection. 
121. Guadalupe is a major east-west connector with schools, bus routes, and commercial 
access along it. Reducing speeds here helps balance mobility with safety and reflects 
the reality that traffic rarely flows at 45 mph for sustained distances. 
122. The portion by Kiwanis Park and Marcos de Niza definitely need to go down to 40. 
This road also needs the upgraded bike lines and other safety features implemented 
on Broadway, and definitely some sort of light at All-American Way 
123. Because speeds are currently too fast and people drive unsafeley in the area.  
124. We are a family that rides our bikes and with the speed limit being 45 most drivers are 
actually going 55+ and distracted.  
125. Same as the first comment: People drive way too fast here. If you want to help 
promote safer streets for walking & biking, we need to lower the speed limits.  
126. I believe lower speed limits will create a safer environment for bikers and pedestrians. 
127. Again: there are virtually no traffic police in this godforsaken town, and people 
regularly go 15 over the speed limit. So 45 = 60 to the vast majority of people. I go the 
exact speed limit, and often the victim of people's road rage. These roads are 
massively dangerous for pedestrians and drivers, and need to be slowed the hell down 
(and actually policed by traffic cops willing to ticket speeders) for safety.

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128. Because it doesn't hurt anyone to go a little slower. It makes the streets safer. 
129. Guadalupe road is a smaller arterial and would be fine at 40 MPH throughout 
130. See above 
131. I  believe streets in Tempe SHOULD be lower speed limits than they are, and most 6 
lane streets be restructured as boulevards with real, protected bike lanes and wider 
sidewalks 
132. People drive way too fast. Slower speed limits are safer. 
133. people drive too fast 
134. More bike friendly 
135. See question 1 
136. The intersections of Broadway and Rural and Broadway and McClintock are often 
congested and the slower speed limit may encourage drivers to be more cautious. 
MDN High School is also part of this route and drivers may be going too fast as they 
enter the school zone.  
137. People drive to fast. 
138. I agree with the City that speeds on many of our materials are too high. As especially 
the north part of the city has added a lot of new housing and also commercial and 
office uses, the complexity of street use is too much for high speed limits. 
139. Consistency. 
140. Honestly, given the amount of college students walking around Tempe, scooting about 
or biking, it's probably a good idea to lower speed limits on most of these roads, but 
not all. I've noticed a lot of heads looking down at phones. Makes my brain lean 
forward on its rocking chair and waggle its cane at these young speedsters. 
141. Reduction in speed is a step in the right direction of reducing reckless driving. 
142. More consistent and safer. 
143. Speeding. People dive fast.  
144. Seems like it makes sense given that to 5he West it's already 40 mph plus there's 
Kiwanis and the high school right there so it is safer to have a lower speed limit in that 
area.  
145. The is a heavy traffic area and people need to slow down through here. 
146. The higher the speed limit the fast people drive. People seem to think if they drive 5 or 
10 mph over the speed limit the police won't ticket them. Speeding has gotten out of 
control. Time to bring it back to safer speeds for everyone. 
147. I think speed limits changing on the same street makes drivers not realize that the 
speed limit is different past a certain point. I see this all the time on SR-51 in the 55 
mph areas. If the speed limit were lower throughout the entire street, that would be 
safer and result in less speeding in the areas that are already lower. I also bike this 
area a lot, and lower speed limits would be safer. Additionally, there is a section of the 
bike lane between the train tracks near Kyrene and the Western Canal Path where the 
bike lane disappears temporarily, forcing bikers to use the vehicle lane. Despite not 
having cars close behind me, I often get honked at by drivers going 45 or more during 
this time when I have to be on the vehicle lane when my bike goes 20 max. There are 
times when I take the sidewalk if there are a lot of cars behind me, but the bike lane is 
really safer. I don't know the reason the bike lane disappears here, so if it can be 
extended, that would make biking much safer. 
148. residential area, people frequently crossing 
149. I selected yes, because I agree we need to reduce the speed. But to make a city street 
safe it should be reduced to AT LEAST 35moh.  
150. Same. 
151. Traffic should be slower near a pedestrian heavy high school.  
152. safety is paramount 
153. Reduce accident  
154. I would rather see Tempe police actually enforce the current speed limit than lower it!!! 
You can lower it to 25mph if you wanted but it won't slow people down unless it's 
enforced!   Also, any road with a bike plan should automatically have a lower speed

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limit to keep cyclists safe.  Have you ever had a car go past you 3 feet away going 
45mph?  It's scary as hell!  
155. I support speed limit reductions in all areas of the city. It is the right thing for the city to 
do and everyone needs to slow down and pay attention.  
156. I've seen some accidents and near accidents along this road during the last year, and 
I've routinely seen people driving way too fast in this area. I'm pretty sure that, no 
matter what the speed limit is, some drivers in the area will drive about 10 mph or 
more over it, so maybe, if it's a little lower, they'll only drive about 50 mph instead of 55 
mph or 60 mph, like they usually do. That way, they'll at least be closer to the real 
target while still feeling "clever" that they're somehow cheating the system. 
157. Lower speed limits improve public health and safety! 
158. same as Broadway 
159. I live in this area and we need a better sense of safety coming from drivers. A better 
pedestrian culture.  
160. For safety of everyone. 
161. one constant speed limit for the entire road 
162. Getting somewhere safely is more important than getting there fast. 
163. I don't want to see any arterials more than 40mph 
 
Not sure responses:  
1. 
Not an area I get to much so hard to say how needed it is. 
2. 
There is a ton of data that says changing speed limits don't change driving behavior.  
Two things change speeds, traffic, and street design.  Quit worrying about the speed 
limits and designs streets that make people feel like they should go slower. 
3. 
I don't travel that road 
4. 
Don't drive Guadalupe much. 
5. 
Don't drive this stretch enough to know what it's like here. 
6. 
Do not drive or walk that street very often. 
7. 
Don't travel this route very often. 
8. 
Don't drive Guadalupe enough to make an informed decision. 
9. 
Don't know area. 
10. I do not travel this street. You are going to confuse drivers with so many different 
speed limits. 
11. I am not sure as I do not believe both the public meeting or council presentation 
provide me with enough information to determine if these proposed speed limit 
changes are reasonable and meaningful.  I define these two terms as follows: 
- Reasonable means they fit the road classification and that the roadway physically 
supports the posted speed limit (PSL). 
- Meaningful means they are based on a quantitative process that reviews speed and 
crash data using Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) USLIMITS2 tool, which 
defines the national standard of care for speed limit setting. If Tempe is using 
USLIMITS2, that should be disclosed in public and council presentations. If not, the 
city should explain why, given its role in promoting consistency and safety. The 
process should clearly show whether the proposed speed limit is above, below, or at 
the USLIMITS2 recommendation, calibrated with local crash and speed data. 
Research (see NCHRP Report 504: Design Speed, Operating Speed, and Posted 
Speed Limit Practices) indicates that the PSL is the only independent variable that 
influences driver speed behavior, provided there is a reasonable level of enforcement. 
Typically, 85% of drivers travel at PSL + 5 to 10 mph, which falls under the usual 
enforcement threshold of 11-15 mph over the limit. Pace speed is also important on 
long arterials without frequent interruptions (signals).Why this matters: 
- Reducing mean speed and speed differential improves safety and enables FHWA 
Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) related to speed to help quantify potential crash 
reduction benefits. 
- The Safe System Approach (Safer People, Safer Roads & Safer Speeds) should be

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used to communicate this point: managing speed is essential to reducing kinetic 
energy and crash severity.To reinforce reasonable speed behavior, Tempe should 
adopt a systematic and scheduled speed enforcement program that rotates through all 
city streets. This could include: 
- Set enforcement stations on key arterials with a static speed limit sign, followed by a 
dynamic speed feedback sign, and then a visible police civil traffic enforcement station 
that allows the officer and the offender to pull off the arterial at a safer location. 
- The University of Arizona Center for Applied Transportation Science (CATS) study for 
Pima County DOT found these setups highly effective in reducing speed-related 
crashes. Tempe should replicate this approach and conduct before-and-after studies 
as part of its Vision Zero strategy. Physical design changes should complement 
enforcement: 
- Traffic signals and Roundabouts to manage conflict points and reduce severe crash 
risk. 
- Raised speed table crosswalks on minor arterials, collectors and at roundabouts. 
- Access control medians on roads like Scottsdale Road in north Tempe, allowing left 
turns only at signals and select mid-block locations, plus improved lighting and mid-
block HAWKs. 
- Raised mid-block speed tables on College Avenue and similar Tempe streets to 
reinforce proposed speed limits, especially near curves with crash history. 
- Consider narrowing lanes to 11 feet to encourage lower operating speeds. 
- Curb extension (bulb-outs) like what is being done on Mill Avenue in downtown. 
- Raised intersections to slow speeds in the intersections to help mitigate conflict 
points and reduce severe crash risk. Finally, I do not support zero-tolerance 
enforcement or safety zones based on crash frequency or history. These approaches 
waste resources, send the wrong message, and do not align with best practices. 
Enforcement should aim for reasonable speed and yielding behaviors that reduces 
crash risk, applied equitably across all roads and intersections. Cherry-picking roads or 
intersections based on crash history along for special enforcement often masks 
underlying design issues and unfairly shifts blame to drivers instead of addressing root 
causes that crash risk applies to all roads and intersections. 
12. I do not use Guadalupe often enough to have an opinion. 
13. Seems there is little to no enforcement of the existing speed limits.  Not sure what the 
point is to reduce if the current one is not enforced. 
14. I don't drive this stretch much, but unlike broadway, this is only two lanes and has bike 
path on the road. So I could see it being reduced to 40 mph. 
15. What is the problem? 
16. maybe it's best for the high school kids, but if there isn't a safety issue, it shouldn't be 
lowered. 
17. I think it would be helpful along the intersection of Guadalupe and McClintock but I'm 
not sure of the other sections.  
18. I'm not familiar with that area and I don't drive on Guadalupe very often 
19. Because I rarely drive that portion of roadway and am unfamiliar with the typical, 
general conditions. I also do not live in that area of Tempe.

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7. Do you support the proposed speed limit changes for Veterans Way/Fifth Street? 
 
Total responses: 639 
 
8. Why did you select your answer in the previous question? 
 
Yes responses:  
1. 
It would be consistent across 
2. 
Slower speeds are safer for non-car users. 
3. 
Too many cars and people in this area. 
4. 
There is no justifiable reason to drive at excessive speed on roadways where 
pedestrians, cyclists, and turning vehicles are present. Slower is safer 
5. 
I specifically ride my bike along the corridor often, 25 MPH is more manageable. 
6. 
A lot of pedestrians in the area - 25 is safer 
7. 
As an ASU student, it is frustrating how fast people fly through here. I bike along this 
section regularly and walk in this area often. It is unnerving how fast I have been 
passed by cars. A slower speed, so drivers can pay more attention to their 
surroundings, would be beneficial. I drive through this area often as well, and as a 
driver, I would not mind slowing down to make pedestrians and cyclists more 
comfortable.  
8. 
speeding and lots of tailgating on this street 
9. 
more appropriate for that part of the city, considering the number of intersections and 
traversal of downtown and student crosswalks 
10. Same response 
11. This might make sense to reduce as it is primarily residential. 
12. Increase safety and hopefully minimize reckless drivers 
13. I support the seed limit change. Speeding has become a major factor impacting traffic 
safety for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. Now we also need to address the 
enforcement of the speed limits. 
14. People drive way over speed limit 
15. Yes, lower the speed limit and add protective curbs (concrete!) for the bike lanes. 
16. Protecting pedestrians. 
17. Same reasons.  
18. Heavy pedestrian, bicycle traffic. 
19. as above 
20. I believe that reducing the speed limit on this road will make it safer.  
21. This area of downtown should be 25, I'm surprised it isn't already 
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22. Traffic can flow, letting people get to their destination in the same amount of time, with 
infrastructure changes. We do not need small roads like Broadway to be 7 lanes wide, 
wider than highways across most of Europe. Reducing speed limits increases safety 
for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. It will also make it safer to enter or exit the 
road. Reducing traffic signal intervals so that you can cross an intersection with less 
frustration, and reducing the amber light duration will help with creating a need to 
actually stop before red. I see a minimum of 1-3 cars go through red at every crossing, 
and if you count amber, you can often see as many as 5-10. And, no danger of 
consequences. In Europe most urban speed limits were dropped from 30mph to 
20mph over the past 5 years, simply because the statistics showed that (with a small 
European car designed for impact with pedestrians) at 30mph a child had a 60% 
chance of being killed, whereas 20mph gave them a 60% chance of survival. This area 
is a highly pedestrian route, where motorists behave terribly. Reducing the speed will 
help. Making the busses use turning signals instead of hazards will also make that 
area less dangerous. 
23. I support this because of the ASU foot traffic, the light rail, and the narrow roadway 
make this a hazardous driving area. This should have been considered in the same 
light as a school zone. 
24. A lot of pedestrian traffic there.  
25. Slower speeds mean less serious crashes. Motorist skill level is low and only getting 
worse. I have seen egregious behavior on 5th street as I work on 5th. I've almost been 
hit as a pedestrian operating legally by a reckless motorist. I see laws broken daily on 
5th street. This street needs targeted enforcement.  
26. The closer to bus and light rail lines, the slower the speeds should be! 
27. Between light rail, foot traffic, bikes, etc seems like a good change. Granted people will 
still speed like crazy because it's barely enforced (see: Mill Ave north of Rio Salado).  
28. Safety for pedestrians and bicyclists  
29. Very pedestrian and scooter area.  
30. Enforcement might help 
31. Makes this section consistent with adjacent speed limits. 
32. lot of housing and ASU students in that area  
33. Dorms, stadiums, oblivious college students, trains, etc. 
34. Even though I have lived here less than 6 months, I believe having a decrease in 
speed limits is worthwhile.I believe a good amount of drivers would be willing to drive 
at least 5 mph less than how it is now. From what I've seen around here many drive 
around the speed limit, unless they're passing or being reckless. I think lowering the 
speed limit would help reduce accidents and the likelihood of them. These reasons 
may not sound like strong evidence to lower speed limits, but to me I believe they 
make sense and support lowering the speed limit in the proposed areas here in 
Tempe. 
35. Too many drivers go past the speed limits now.  
36. while i'm not as familiar with this corridor, I'm sure it will be safer. 
37. There is tons of foot traffic here.  
38. I actually thought Veteran's Way/Fifth Street was already 25mph -- and now I 
understand why everyone seems like they're speeding. We need to protect 
pedestrians and cyclists!  
39. To make the speed limits consistent, which makes it easier for drivers to remember. 
Also, speed kills so anywhere that we can have slower vehicle traffic means a safer 
environment for everyone. 
40. Will help improve bike and pedestrian safety and is in accordance with the density in 
the area 
41. This stretch is heavily used by pedestrians, cyclists, scooters, the light rail. There is a 
lot going on there and a lower speed would only help to make it safer.  
42. Heavy pedestrian traffic.  Poor visibility/range.

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43. This is a very dense urban area and we don't need fast cars here. There are lots of 
pedestrians, cyclists and bus riders in the area. 
44. Safety for all road users 
45. This is a busy pedestrian area that links ASU's campus and greek village to essential 
Mill Ave venues.   Lower speeds around pedestrians is essential for safety.   
46. With ASU and college student (walking/biking traffic), 25 MPH seems appropriate. 
47. So many people, cars and trains! Best to slow down  
48. Lots of foot traffic and pedestrian traffic should be the focus in this area. 
49. Many  students crossings 
50. Slower speeds = safer and quieter streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. 
51. Slower speeds are safer for all street users. 
52. Streets too busy with cars, drivers need to slow down & hopefully less accidents  
53. And warning tickets for a year.  
54. Traveling right though a higher density residential area, the downtown core, and ASU 
stadium and parking structures there is a higher pedestrian activity it would be nicer if 
vehicles moved slower along 5th 
55. I support Vision Zero to eliminate roadway deaths and traffic calming measures are 
critical to the viability of safe communities.  
56. 25 mph consistent speed through heavy pedestrian/bike/scooter use area makes 
sense and keeps it consistent throughout the length of the street. 
57. On most streets Tempe drivers speed through the streets of Tempe with little regard 
for speed limits and safety! Decreasing the speed limit will at least hopefully slow 
drivers down. 
58. I am for lower speed limits overall, lowering speed limits improves the safety of 
pedestrians, bicyclists and other drivers.  
59. There are a lot of pedestrians in this area. Speed limit should be lower.  
60. I bike this area, and reducing the speed limit makes bicycling a bit safer, potentially. 
61. Safer 
62. Lots of walkers, bikers, students 
63. Dense residential area 
64. Slower speeds save lives. Please just enforce it!! 
65. There is a lot of traffic and people walking around in this area. 
66. Same as previous reasoning; also, too many pedestrians and cyclists to be going so 
fast 
67. seems reasonable in the campus area where many of the drivers are young and 
apparently have NOT taken (or paid attention to) any courses in how to safely drive 
respecting other vehicles on the roads.  
68. Safety 
69. Drivers go well beyond speed limit now. 
70. See above 
71. Slower streets are safer, especially those with bike lanes 
72. I think it'd be safer for the pedestrians and cyclists. 
73. Anywhere even remotely near ASU should have lower speed - you have massive 
amounts of pedestrians and we should focus on their safety by decreasing speeds and 
designing traffic calming roads. 
74. Most newer vehicles will let you know the speed limit you're driving within, slower is 
better in this growing city. 
75. This section gets crowded with standing scooters, ebikes, and mopeds commonly 
used by students at ASU. The speed reduction is essential in helping keep collision 
rates and damage at a minimum. 
76. Increased safety for all road users and speed limit consistency. 
77. This is a very heavy pedestrian and bicycle area. 
78. This is a very obvious neighborhood and the slim streets alone help keep speeds 
down naturally. Needs more street trees though.  Faster cars means more dangerous 
risk for auto-violence (accidents) especially in an area with people/students/children, a

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lot of pedestrians around this area. It's in the ASU vicinity, come on.  Something else 
to consider is installing simple curbs/bollards to keep drivers from driving in the darn 
bikelane.  Also make the bus shelters much better please. 
79. lots of padestrian, bus, bike, scooter traffic in the area. Safer with lower speed limits.  
80. Improved safety 
81. See above answer  
82. Proximity to High Activity Areas: This corridor runs directly adjacent to Arizona State 
University (ASU) and high-density residential/commercial areas (e.g., Downtown 
Tempe, Maple-Ash neighborhood). Lower speeds are crucial where there is a high 
volume of pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. Safety Threshold: Reducing the 
speed from 30 mph to 25 mph is a critical safety measure. The likelihood of a 
pedestrian fatality drops significantly at 25 mph compared to 30 mph. Shorter stopping 
distances at 25 mph provide drivers more time to react and avoid collisions. Minimal 
Travel Time Impact: As established previously, a 5 MPH reduction will not significantly 
reduce transit times on a road with frequent intersections and traffic signals, as those 
delays are primarily dictated by time spent at stop lights and congestion. The safety 
benefit far outweighs the negligible time difference. 
83. This one seems extra important, as there's a lot of pedestrian activity in this area. 
84. Slowing down motor vehicle traffic could result in slightly safer conditions for cyclists 
on those roads 
85. This is a heavy foot traffic area with the bus station, light rail, mill ave, etc. Please 
consider actual pedestrian traffic when making these changes. 
86. It can be pretty congested around the light rail, cars, and bikers.  
87. Lots of traffic  
88. The fewer speed changes the better. 
89. Lots of walkers and students using scooters and skateboards in this area  
90. This is a very foot and bike traffic intense area of the city, the closest area to being foot 
accessible for local residents. 
91. Tired of speeding on city streets 
92. Speeding is out of control in Tempe but if the current laws aren't really enforced what 
effect will lowering them have? 
93. Speed limits should be decreased.  In addition to lowering speed limits, infrastructure 
needs to be changed to force people to slow down. It is also about design. Apache has 
a 35 mph speed limit and yet people still speed through that street. Narrow the lanes, 
put medians in, put proper protected bike lanes on major roads so people can get to 
actual necessary destinations (like a grocery store) , make the intersections smaller 
(for bikers, pedestrians, people with kids). Walking up from ASU on Forest to the light 
rail and veterans way and college avenue gets dangerous when you to try to cross at 
5th street and Forest. There is a sign saying yield to pedestrians that most people 
ignore except for buses. I know Tempe loves data and so I would suggest that 
statistics and research be reviewed to see if signs actually work and decrease 
speeding. You can not blame low demand and ridership on people not wanting to 
utilize different alternative method when most people make a reasonable choice to 
drive instead of walk/bike because it feels safer than crossing a major 7 lane 
intersection or trying to cross a street where no one stops. In summary, this is much 
more than just speed limits. Please look at the bigger picture.  
94. Yes, I support the speed reduction as the proposed area has numerous turn-offs along 
w/ heavy driving usage meaning the reduction would aid drivers in making safe and 
effective updates in the desired area. 
95. Safety. 
96. Confusing area. 
97. See previous response  
98. For the same reasons as others people just go way too fast 
99. Too many students in this area 
100. I believe that lower speed limits will ensure better safety for vehicles and pedestrians.

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101. It has student housing on one side of the road, and a lot of foot traffic all hours. 
102. Safety first.  This is a busy road with students doing to much speeding everywhere  
103. More pedestrian traffic in this area, so it may make sense but no supporting data on 
accident reduction or current situation. 
104. As a former ASU student, I used to walk around campus a lot. It was very concerning 
at times when drivers would drive fast and almost hit pedestrians when they were not 
paying attention, even at 30 mph. I believe reducing to 25 mph will allow more reaction 
time to pedestrians and bikers. 
105. It makes sense to match adjacent speed limits 
106. Lowering the speed limit makes the road safer for all road users and pedestrians. 
Greatly reducing the probability of fatal crashes. What would truly make these roads 
safer and make people follow the speed limit is better street design. Stop making every 
road so straight and wide. This only encourages drivers to go faster regardless of what 
the speed limit is.  
107. Making speed limits constant across stretches of road is safer and easier for drivers to 
understand. The section where proposed changes are have new bike lanes that will be 
safer with reduced speeds. 
108. Although I don't think that it will do anything to actually curb the speeding problem we 
have, I am hopeful that those who are interested in public safety will follow it. I do see 
the potential danger in those who will speed regardless to go just as fast while 
everyone else slows down, but alongside that concern I would hope that would mean 
that law enforcement would have more of a vested interest in stopping them. As it 
stands, there seems to have been very little (where I have noticed) effort to stop the 
speed racing that goes on at night. I've personally witnessed the deadly after effects of 
that along with the deadly consequences of people's poor driving habits in general. At 
least once a month I am almost hit or I see an accident unfold in front of me. More 
effort should be placed overall to protect drivers and pedestrians/cyclists from these 
people. 
109. We should decrease speeds anywhere bikes, walkers, dogs, kids commute! 
110. This might make more of a difference, as it is closer to ASU- more congestion. 
111. The road is narrow and there is a not-insignificant amount of pedestrian traffic flowing 
across it. 
112. To make the speed consistent! 
113. 25 is safer with a high number of bikes, scooters, and peds in the area 
114. Veteran's Way/Fifth Street is very congested at times, especially before and after 
special events downtown. if the lights would be re-programmed to allow smooth East-
West flow it would move traffic through town quicker. 
115. This section of road is literally running through a college campus with tons of 
pedestrians.  This section of road should have always been 25mph.   
116. Reducing speed limits will make pedestrians and cyclists safer.  
117. Busy commerce and ASU student area.  
118. too many accidents and speeders 
119. It is time for Tempe to prioritize safety over excessive speeds. 
120. OK - it's downtown near ASU.  I will accept the change. 
121. This is a high foot traffic, active transportation area as well as a connection point for 
transit. It's an area where many ASU students live and where tourists need to be able 
to walk safely. 
122. to reduce the severity of injuries when a crash occurs 
123. Consistent with the existing limits to the west, also this stretch a high vehicle and 
pedestrian traffic. 
124. Lots of pedestrians 
125. This one is ok, light rail is right there with lots of curbs and pedestrians  
126. Veteran's Way / Fifth Street can have busy traffic for the width of the road and entries 
from connecting neighborhood streets.  Many drivers are not very watchful.  25 mph is 
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127. Reasonable - very residential or heavy peds areas throughout. 
128. This is a very busy area with lots of pedestrians 
129. Lots of foot traffic, plus vegetation along this stretch diminishes visibility 
130. This corridor runs through a dense, pedestrian-heavy area near downtown and ASU. A 
25 mph speed limit aligns with the surrounding land uses and supports safer crossings 
for students, residents, and visitors. 
131. Again, apply the same traffic calming and safety upgrades you did West of Ash all the 
way across when you lower the speed limit. Just installing signs doesn't cut it. 
132. Because speeds are currently too fast and people drive unsafeley in the area.  
133. High foot traffic by ASU.  
134. We are a family that rides our bikes and with the speed limit being 30 most drivers are 
actually going 40-45+ and distracted. There have been way too many accidents with 
pedestrians, bikes with vehicles.  
135. This definitely doesn't need to be 30 mph.  
136. smaller streets near ASU should be reduced due to high levels of foot traffic.  
137. I believe lower speed limits will create a safer environment for bikers and pedestrians. 
138. High pedestrian area. Makes sense here.  
139. Again: There are virtually no traffic police in this godforsaken town, and people 
regularly go 15 over the speed limit. So 45 = 60 to the vast majority of people. I go the 
exact speed limit, and often the victim of people's road rage. These roads are 
massively dangerous for pedestrians and drivers, and need to be slowed the hell down 
(and actually policed by traffic cops willing to ticket speeders) for safety.  
140. With all of the multimodal transportation in this area, reducing speed is a great idea 
here. 
141. Veterans way should not be 30 past the stadium with the large pedestrian presence 
there 
142. See above  
143. Can it be lowered to 25 MPH, with protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks and trees 
maintained by the city all along? 
144. People drive way too fast. Slower speed limits are safer. 
145. people drive too fast 
146. Congested area. 
147. See question 1 
148. Congested areas. 
149. There a more pedestrian in this area. Let's protect them.  
150. People drive to fast. 
151. I agree with the City that speeds on many of our materials are too high. As especially 
the north part of the city has added a lot of new housing and also commercial and 
office uses, the complexity of street use is too much for high speed limits. 
152. This is a busy road. 
153. A congested area, speed reduction seems right.  
154. More consistent and safer. 
155. There's a lot going on for me.  I've only driven on this road three times and It just feels 
narrow to me.  
156. The higher the speed limit the fast people drive. People seem to think if they drive 5 or 
10 mph over the speed limit the police won't ticket them. Speeding has gotten out of 
control. Time to bring it back to safer speeds for everyone. 
157. I think speed limits changing on the same street makes drivers not realize that the 
speed limit is different past a certain point. I see this all the time on SR-51 in the 55 
mph areas. If the speed limit were lower throughout the entire street, that would be 
safer and result in less speeding in the areas that are already lower. 
158. I do believe that given the character of the area 25 would be appropriate. 
159. There's a lot of pedestrian activity in this particular stretch, including the crosswalk at 
Tempe TC. The speed limit needs to be lowered.

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160. I selected yes, because I agree we need to reduce the speed. But if you consider the 
high amount of residential density being added in this area, a speed limit of 20 mph 
would be significantly safer and make this a more thriving area for local businesses.  
161. There is a lot of foot traffic at veterans way and university. There should also be a 
dedicated turn lane from university onto veterans way.  
162. University and pedestrian area. 
163. Same 
164. High pedestrian density.  
165. safety is paramount 
166. People speed through  here 
167. I would rather see Tempe police actually enforce the current speed limit than lower it!!! 
You can lower it to 25mph if you wanted but it won't slow people down unless it's 
enforced!   Also, any road with a bike plan should automatically have a lower speed 
limit to keep cyclists safe.  Have you ever had a car go past you 3 feet away going 
45mph?  It's scary as hell!  
168. It's consistent with rest of the road 
169. I support speed limit reductions in all areas of the city. It is the right thing for the city to 
do and everyone needs to slow down and pay attention.  
170. The sections of that road that I typically drive are pretty narrow, and this street cuts 
through the downtown area. The downtown area, especially Mill Avenue, tends to have 
traffic congestion while attempting to be pedestrian-friendly, so I think the lower speed 
limit is warranted. 
171. Lower speed limits improve public health and safety! 
172. Lots of pedestrian traffic during the academic year and at festival/ special events 
173. I live in this area and we need a better sense of safety coming from drivers. A better 
pedestrian culture.  
174. I believe the heavy foot traffic in the area would benefit from the slower speed, 
however, from S College up to E University Dr, 30 mph seems a more realistic speed. 
175. It is pretty complex with many types of traffic modals  
176. one constant speed limit for the entire road 
177. This area can be filled with pedestrians and cyclists, not all of whom pay sufficient 
attention to traffic conditions. A lower speed limit is prudent. 
178. Getting somewhere safely is more important than getting there fast. 
179. There is a great deal of traffic, pedestrian, bike, skateboard, multi-modal in this area. 
Speeds should be low! 
180. It makes the most sense. 
 
No responses:  
1. 
It is fine the way it is.  
2. 
Speed limits are not the problem. Distracted driving is. Please enforce the distracted 
driving laws. 
3. 
Because no one enforces the speed limit. You get slow people and fast people and 
then you get accidents. If you cannot enforce it then stop asking to change.  
4. 
The speed limits are fine as they are and don't need to be changed. 
5. 
Please leave the speed limits as is. The sections that are 30 mph have less congestion 
and allow me to get where I need to go.  
6. 
The speed limit is sufficient as it is. This is clearly a cash grab by the city after 
implementation speed cameras and not really about public safety and greater police 
patrols rather than this.  
7. 
30 is fine 
8. 
The speed is safe with improved safety of cars.  Traffic is bad enough. 
9. 
Stop with the controlling speeds already! First there are random pop up speed traps, 
and now you want to make it even more cumbersome to drive around this city by 
further slowing traffic! Is someone that works in Tempe bored and trying to create busy 
work for themselves?? Good grief, leave the traffic speed where they are!!

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10. No data presented showing an unusual increase in accidents related to speed 
11. Slower speed limits will only cause more frustration and unsafe lane changes.  
12. I feel that the Police need to enforce the existing speed limits as they are today by 
writing tickets to the violators,  It doesn't matter what you change the speed limit to, if 
there is no enforcement, people will continue to speed. Once driver's begin to see the 
Police pulling speeders over for speeding, other drivers will begin to be more aware of 
their speed in that area,  People will begin to talk about these areas with heavy police 
presence for speeding and they will begin to change their driving habits.   "Why reduce 
the speed limits which aren't being enforced now to a slower speed limit which won't 
be enforced?  And if you begin to enforce it once you change the limit to a slower 
speed, shame on you!  The same could have been accomplished by enforcing the 
original speed limit.  By reducing the speed limit, this would be punishing everyone for 
what the few are doing." 
13. I don't support lowering the speed limits. I do support being more consistent across 
Tempe. Inconsistent speed limits mean people don't know how fast they should drive 
and this contributes to other people getting impatient and doing things that then cause 
accidents. 
14. Leave speed limits as they are.  
15. I believe the speed limits are fine as is and believe this new proposals are just a way to 
have the police write more speeding tickets as Tempe police is already money hungry. 
16. I think the single most valuable thing to do is to enforce the speed limits we currently 
have. We can put up new signage that further limits speed, but much like the lovely 
person who travels down the stretch of Hermosa near my house at 60MPH+ with their 
unrestricted exhaust, unless we enforce the limits consistently slower limits will just 
irritate the good people of Tempe. 
17. The kids at ASU will do the speed that they want to. They are used to 30 and will keep 
doing it. 
18. The modern vehicle can stop almost immediately from 30mph if a pedestrian ends up 
on the road. No reason to change  
19. I run and walk through this area multiple times a week. I love the pedestrian friendly 
atmosphere of the area and the presence of the light rail and street car. I have never 
encountered a car going 30mph that was a problem. The majority of issues along this 
corridor arise from criminal speeding or people who are not familiar with the area 
driving onto the light rail tracks  
20. Speed is not the issue with Tempe traffic. In fact changing the speed along the length 
seems like a speed trap to give out tickets. 
21. Increasing the speed in this relatively small area allows for easier traffic flow out of the 
city, especially prevalent during rush hour and college class times 
22. I do not support this bs. 
23. Our streets are already congested. Lowering the speed limit will only make this worse. 
Enforce the existing speed limits instead  
24. The city struggles to enforce existing codes and laws, lowering the limit exacerbates 
this issue without benefit. Enforce the current limits. 
25. No documents show the effect of previous speed limit reductions. If the previous 
reductions are not reducing accidents, injuries or deaths, then I do not see a reason for 
these reductions.  
26. All it will do is generate more ticket revenue and increase insurance costs for Tempe 
residents.....the existing speed limits are FINE if enforced! 
27. Too slow. 
28. Do you even want anyone to get anywhere in Tempe, You already have speed and red 
light cameras that the public did not want.... This is just an effort to increase the tickets 
issued by those cameras.  Driving any where in Tempe, is becoming crowded and 
exhausting!  
29. do you detect a pattern here. 
30. Too congested to even go the speed limit already

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31. Same as above 
32. Lowering the speed limit by 5 mph won't prevent people from speeding. Speed trap 
cameras, traffic circles, chicanes, chokers, or other alternatives that force cars to slow 
down would be more effective. 
33. because we need to move traffic through, not slow it down. 
34. People will go 30-35 even with the change so there is no point in changing 
35. I don't understand the need for the change.  
36. See all other responses 
37. No matter what the speed limit is, there's always going to be speeders and crazy 
drivers.  Crack down on those. 
38. The information presented does not support any of the three reasons presented for the 
proposed changes.  (Pasted below) It appears someone “just wants it that way” and 
that is not progress nor benefit for the community or society.  
-Staff is “right sizing” the speeds to match what is happening in the area. 
-Roadway functions can change over time. 
-Speeds should match the adjacent roadside culture. 
39. No need to reduce speed. this is not a residential area and ped access is limited by 
ASU 
40. It seems fine the way it is. 
41. 30 is low enough  
42. 30 is low, 45 is a normal speed 
43. Slower speed limit will slow down traffic adding unnecessary travel time to an already 
busy city. If you want to increase safety, increase the requirements to obtain a driver's 
licence instead of punishing those who know how to drive by increasing the amount of 
slow drivers on the road. Enforce that the left lane is for passing and that ALL slower 
traffic shall keep right.  
44. A change of the posted mph could possibly hurt average citizens who mostly stay in 
the posted limit. Such as myself. Out of habit I would be breaking the limit by forgetting 
to take notice of the change on all of these roadways. Non average citizens, who break 
the speed limit, and other traffic laws with impunity, will only continue to break the laws 
because of low enforcement. They will never notice the change in posted speed. I 
personally hear, and sometimes see at all hours on Guadalupe, high performance 
vehicles and motorcycles racing at very high speeds as if at a drag racing track. I 
believe that seeing enforcement - signs warning of photo radar, or police with radar on 
motorcycles or on vehicles posted clearly in a very visible location on rotation would be 
a good deterrent. Show enforcement occasionally all over the city all of the time. I don't 
see this being done anywhere in the city now.  Noise from these vehicles all over 
Tempe is an issue for another time. Thank you for this opportunity to take part in this 
survey.  
45. If there are issues with people on bikes or scooters causing issues in this area, maybe 
you should look into them. Lowering the speed limit isn't going to stop bike riders from 
riding the wrong way, scooters from doing whatever they want, and people jaywalking 
or darting into traffic.  
46. It's not necessary. 
47. Because I need to get where I am going.  I don't want to crawl all the way to work. 
48. There is no need to reduce any speed limits.  This is a commercial area and should 
remain at 35mph.  
49. Reducing speed limits is a waste of time if there's no enforcement. This is the case for 
previous reductions in speed limits. There's been little enforcement. 
50. It will be frustrating and won't make a difference  
51. 25 mph is just too slow.  
52. Everything moves safely and smoothly as is. 
53. Data 
54. People who speed will continue to speed. Lowering the speed limit, has shown in 
study after study, to often INCREASE traffic accidents in this state. I trust the research.

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55. Existing speed limits are already reasonable and shouldn't be changed. 
56. See above. 
57. I drive this area daily and there are hardly ever any traffic problems and there is not a 
lot of bike traffic. There is no need to lower this speed limit. 
58. There is no valid reason for this change.  Where  are the 85th percentile speed studies 
to justify it? 
59. This does nothing to increase safety while adding to commute times.  
60. PHX Metro and Tempe is not a walker/biker environment as much as the city would 
like it to be...it's not dense enough, people drive. The city should take steps to optimize 
lights and inform people of green waves to better handle commutes, rather than torture 
residents. 
61. The speed limit merely indicates the speed at which police an issue tickets. Per AZ 
DOT website: https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-
construction/traffic/faq/establishing-speed-limits ""Before and after" studies 
consistently demonstrate that there are no significant changes in traffic speeds 
following the posting of new or revised speed limits. Furthermore, no published 
research findings have established any direct relationship between posted speed limits 
and crash frequency..." As no data has been presented about the 85th percentile 
speeds and ADOT is clear that this will not accomplish any objectives other than the 
ability to write speeding tickets for lower speeds, this proposal should be called out for 
what it is: creating an enforcement speed trap to raise revenue. 
62. City has provided no information to justify the proposed change, yet asks for 
justification on citizens' responses.  
63. Current limits are not effectively followed or enforced.   If there is s safety concern,  
let's start by following the current limit.   Further reduction is futile.  
64. You can't even enforce the speed limits as they are. Reducing the speed limit is not 
going to resolve the issue of people speeding. 
65. City is motivated by money grab not safety, it's an unnecessary change that only came 
about because they've installed speed cameras everywhere  
66. I don't think there are safety issues at 30 mph. 
67. Current speed limits are appropriate  
68. There are no elementary schools in this section, and it is in a city-like neighborhood 
and lowering the speed would be excessively slow for the area.  
69. Slower speeds are not necessary on busy main roads. Drivers just need to actually 
follow the speed limit and not treat it as a suggested starting point. 
70. Tempe leadership is proposing this change while providing little to no quantitative data 
to support the push to make this change. Reducing the speed limit by 5 mph will have 
no actual effect on safety. Leadership is doing this to give the appearance that they 
are working without addressing the more difficult root cause of car accidents. Tempe 
leadership should focus on making actual changes to specific road conditions rather 
than impose lower speeds on major roadways. We need better Leadership for Tempe! 
71. 25 mph is appropriate for residential, not a major city road 
72. 45 mph is not unsafe. 
73. Tired of City council arbitrarily changing those speed limits and putting in photo radar. 
It's all about making money! 
74. 25 just allows police to write tickets  
75. 25!?!?!? WTF?!?!?!  What are you smoking?!??!?  Raise it to 45! 
76. We need faster speeds on the roads, not slower.  Pedestrians shouldn't be playing in 
the streets and expecting everyone to stop what they are doing when they are too lazy 
to use a crosswalk at a light where cars are stopped  
77. Because no matter what you set the speed limit at, people will continue to do 10-15 
mph more. You see it everywhere, and the police do not enforce it. If the police would 
start ticketing people for speeding, people would be more inclined to do the speed limit 
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78. Speeds are just fine, this is a money grab from local traffic law enforcement to gain 
funds 
79. No one will ever go 25. Every time I travel through a school zone everyone is speeding 
in Mesa, Chandler, and Tempe so this will never work. Even in large cities the lowest 
speed is 30. This is going to be an epic fail and infuriate drivers. You are going to 
confuse drivers with so many different speed limits. 
80. This is crazy! Don't slow it to 25! It will back traffic up even more!! 
81. Reducing speed continues to add onto traffic and delays for commuters. There are 
already speed and red-light photo enforced cameras within this area. The drop in mph 
will only continue to contribute to the slower traffic around the speed and red-light 
photo enforced cameras. Reduced mph does not make roads safer, this contributes to 
the traffic and increased stress and anger for drivers trying to pass through causing 
increased delay and wait times at stoplights.  
82. Creates confusion and lack of continuity. Also gives credibility to cops to ticket if you 
accidentally forget or miss the sign. Best to do an Avery large area the same if 
reducing.  
83. If the change is only being made to increased motorcycle accidents then I think 
changing the speed limits isn't going to fix the issue. I do wonder if motorcyclists are 
confusing lane filtering which is now legal with lane splitting and that's what is 
increasing those accidents for that specific population. If accidents are down in other 
areas and it's just motorcycles that are the issue, I think that's worth looking into 
instead of changing the speed limits because that won't fix lane splitting issues.  
84. Speed never killed anyone, it's the sudden stops caused by slow drivers paying no 
attention, and having no consideration for drivers behind them. Additionally, 
pedestrians do NOT have a right to just walk into the street without looking to see if it's 
safe, pedestrians should be made to carry liability insurance to pay for the damage 
they cause when hitting a vehicle or causing an accident to avoid them. Increase the 
speed to 65, less time on the road equals traffic reduction. At 65mph there would be 
more than 50% less traffic on the road at one time 
85. Decreasing speed limits will likely lead to increased accidents in already-congested, 
high traffic areas. Additionally, the proposed change appears to be an arbitrary 
decrease which doesn't seem to be backed by data-driven decisions (I.e. no known 
correlation between the speed limit decrease of 5mph to fewer accidents in the given 
areas). Alternatively, this proposed change may cause increased accidents by creating 
more traffic congestion and road rage.  
86. Resident neighborhoods all 30. Stay with laws. Stop ridiculous engineering 
recommendations. Stop wasting tax payers money  
87. I do not support lowering the speed limit because these roads are primary 
thoroughfares, and reducing speeds will increase congestion and travel time without 
clear evidence of safety benefits. Lowering the limit by 5 mph is unlikely to change 
driving behavior but will require additional enforcement resources that could be better 
used elsewhere. 
88. Because you guys need to fix the timer system at the traffic lights first before you lower 
the speed limit. Lowering the speed limit without proper traffic implementations first will 
continue to build up more traffic in the city. Install traffic sensors at lights to be more 
efficient with current traffic conditions and then lower speeds. You will have less 
people speeding through yellow/red lights and more efficient and safe traffic system for 
pedestrians and vehicles. 
89. All speed limits need to be consistent. There's already enough traffic in Tempe without 
lowering it more 
90. This is an attempt to increase revenue generated from speeding tickets. There is no 
need for reductions in this area. This is the same as the unlawful traffic cameras 
installed.  
91. This will slow traffic down. If people commit egregious speeding, they will do it 
regardless of speed limit.

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92. Changes like this make for more traffic problems 
93. I'm an ASU alumni who heavily transited towards lot 59 as I parked there. There's 
already heavy traffic in this area and making it even slower will make it worse due to 
the amount of distracted drivers in this area. Focus on the real problem which is 
people on their phones, not random 5mph changes. 
94. I think 30 miles per hour works perfectly fine, I don't see any issues with it.  
95. Please present data-driven evidence for this proposal 
96. College has so much art and distractions and people that live there are making it a 
Boulevard and they take $20,000 for art, maybe remove the art  
97. Traffic will naturally slow due to congestion and crosswalks 
98. No good reason to do so.  
99. It only causes back ups during rush hour and when games let out at ASU its already a 
mess. 
100. Speed limits are fine. The problem is there is virtually no enforcement, and a small 
number of drivers exceed the limits by a wide margin, a problem that won't be fixed by 
changing the limits. 
101. Lowering the speed limit does absolutely nothing if the flow of traffic remains between 
45-50mph. Issuing more tickets to normal people because of a sudden change during 
a time of economic strain is unnecessary and borderline unethical.  
102. Same as #1 
103. I like the speed limit like it is.  I'm not sure why the city believes it is necessary to 
change something that has been working well for many years. This proposal seems 
like an unnecessary use of funding. I disagree with spending tax dollars on new signs, 
surveys, and research when the current speed limits have been in place for years and 
appear to be working effectively as they are. 
104. Absolutely DO NOT keep reducing speed and/or reduce number of traffic lanes.  
Tempe keeps trying to make Tempe a walk/bike/masstransit/alternative transportation 
city.  This does not solve the auto/pedestrian accident issue. Education for 
pedestrians/scooter riders/bike riders/skateboarders & auto drivers need Education. 
105. There are enough speed reinforcements in Tempe that exist. We just had the 
enhancements with the lights at the major intersections and the floating speed trap. 
Also we have the safety corridors that move as well.Our city does not need to become 
slow everywhere. 
106. People won't reduce their speed 
107. 30 is a good speed 
108. Too slow for that street 
109. No reason to reduce the speed limit on this road.   30mph is very slow and presents no 
safety concerns. 
110. This is still a main thoroughfare. Should not have the same speed limit as a residential 
road. 
111. Read above response. 
112. Speed reduction is not required. Enforce the current limits.  
113. Unnecessary speed reduction 
114. There isn't sufficient basis to change it. Arbitrary changes in speed limits at different 
sections of the road, as with any unexpected change in traffic conditions, will have 
negative impacts on safety, not positive. 
115. no more change 
116. If people aren't going 30 already, they're not gonna go 25 dude lol 
117. Not realistic.  Not enforceable. 
118. Same answer as #1.  
119. There is too much traffic to slow it down so much. Enforce the speed limit! 
120. 30 mph speed limit is fine 
 
Not sure responses:  
1. 
Not sure; I never drive on that way/street.

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2. 
Don't use this area 
3. 
I don't really drive in this area and have little experience with whether the speed 
change is beneficial 
4. 
Pedestrians frequently outnumber vehicles in much of this area.  Light rail also crosses 
Veteran's Way.  If vehicles are to continue to be permitted along this corridor speed 
limits should be lowered to enhance safety.   
5. 
Don't drive in that area 
6. 
There is a ton of data that says changing speed limits don't change driving behavior.  
Two things change speeds, traffic, and street design.  Quit worrying about the speed 
limits and designs streets that make people feel like they should go slower. 
7. 
Don't drive this section of road. 
8. 
I do not travel here, so I abstain from voicing an opinion 
9. 
If this slow down contributes to the safety of students walking that would be wise.  
Otherwise, 30 mph enforced is a good speed.  Hard to keep the speed consistent at 25 
because many new cars only coast at 25 mph 
10. Not familiar. 
11. I never drive here. 
12. Don't drive Guadalupe enough to make an informed decision. 
13. I'm not familiar enough with this area to give an opinion. 
14. Don't see anyone ever going 30 here anyway. Traffic makes it slower already.  
15. I don't use that road regularly. 
16. Don't use that area. 
17. First, some of these suggested changes may make sense given the level of 
pedestrian- and light rail- mixed use (Broadway). Others (such as Guadalupe) I believe 
are the wrong decision as they are still heavily car-centric with all connecting arterial 
roads (McClintock / Rural / etc.) still at 45mph, causing driver confusion and potentially 
more accidents, all while creating more congestion and thus more pollution. Many of 
us use Guadalupe to commute to work regularly with the i-60 being backed up, and 
want this street to remain efficient and safe. Second, I attended the public meeting on 
Dec-9 but was disappointed to see a lack of data in the presentation. While I hope data 
was used to safely evaluate the optimal speed limits for each stretch of road, I was a 
bit perplexed as to why this was omitted when attempting to influence public opinion. I 
hope the Tempe City Council does its due diligence and asks for the full data and 
evidence supporting these changes before a vote takes place. In most fortune 500 
companies, any reasonable proposal would start with a clearly articulated problem 
statement and provided evidence (including data) on why the proposed solution was 
the most optimal to solve the stated problem. The presentation given to the public 
surprisingly fell far short of this. I don't want to talk poorly of the smart and tenured 
team that provided these recommendations as I am sure they are very skilled in their 
line of work. At the same time, we must hold ourselves to the same (minimum) 
expectations as one would expect in the private sector. We should expect no less 
when dealing with the safety and well-being of our city and our families. 
18. I don't drive on that street so I don't know if it's needed or not to reduce the speed limit.  
19. I am not familiar to the roads. 
20. It makes sense to consider this change based on an analysis of pedestrian data on 
this section of road. 
21. I'm not familiar with this area. 
22. I am not sure as I do not believe both the public meeting or council presentation 
provide me with enough information to determine if these proposed speed limit 
changes are reasonable and meaningful.  I define these two terms as follows: 
- Reasonable means they fit the road classification and that the roadway physically 
supports the posted speed limit (PSL). 
- Meaningful means they are based on a quantitative process that reviews speed and 
crash data using Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) USLIMITS2 tool, which 
defines the national standard of care for speed limit setting. If Tempe is using

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USLIMITS2, that should be disclosed in public and council presentations. If not, the 
city should explain why, given its role in promoting consistency and safety. The 
process should clearly show whether the proposed speed limit is above, below, or at 
the USLIMITS2 recommendation, calibrated with local crash and speed data. 
Research (see NCHRP Report 504: Design Speed, Operating Speed, and Posted 
Speed Limit Practices) indicates that the PSL is the only independent variable that 
influences driver speed behavior, provided there is a reasonable level of enforcement. 
Typically, 85% of drivers travel at PSL + 5 to 10 mph, which falls under the usual 
enforcement threshold of 11-15 mph over the limit. Pace speed is also important on 
long arterials without frequent interruptions (signals). Why this matters: 
- Reducing mean speed and speed differential improves safety and enables FHWA 
Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) related to speed to help quantify potential crash 
reduction benefits. 
- The Safe System Approach (Safer People, Safer Roads & Safer Speeds) should be 
used to communicate this point: managing speed is essential to reducing kinetic 
energy and crash severity. To reinforce reasonable speed behavior, Tempe should 
adopt a systematic and scheduled speed enforcement program that rotates through all 
city streets. This could include: 
- Set enforcement stations on key arterials with a static speed limit sign, followed by a 
dynamic speed feedback sign, and then a visible police civil traffic enforcement station 
that allows the officer and the offender to pull off the arterial at a safer location. 
- The University of Arizona Center for Applied Transportation Science (CATS) study for 
Pima County DOT found these setups highly effective in reducing speed-related 
crashes. Tempe should replicate this approach and conduct before-and-after studies 
as part of its Vision Zero strategy. Physical design changes should complement 
enforcement: 
- Traffic signals and Roundabouts to manage conflict points and reduce severe crash 
risk. 
- Raised speed table crosswalks on minor arterials, collectors and at roundabouts. 
- Access control medians on roads like Scottsdale Road in north Tempe, allowing left 
turns only at signals and select mid-block locations, plus improved lighting and mid-
block HAWKs. 
- Raised mid-block speed tables on College Avenue and similar Tempe streets to 
reinforce proposed speed limits, especially near curves with crash history. 
- Consider narrowing lanes to 11 feet to encourage lower operating speeds. 
- Curb extension (bulb-outs) like what is being done on Mill Avenue in downtown. 
- Raised intersections to slow speeds in the intersections to help mitigate conflict 
points and reduce severe crash risk. Finally, I do not support zero-tolerance 
enforcement or safety zones based on crash frequency or history. These approaches 
waste resources, send the wrong message, and do not align with best practices. 
Enforcement should aim for reasonable speed and yielding behaviors that reduces 
crash risk, applied equitably across all roads and intersections. Cherry-picking roads or 
intersections based on crash history along for special enforcement often masks 
underlying design issues and unfairly shifts blame to drivers instead of addressing root 
causes that crash risk applies to all roads and intersections. 
23. Changing the speed limit will not improve the safety unless Tempe starts enforcing the 
current speed limits in Town 
24. Seems there is little to no enforcement of the existing speed limits.  Not sure what the 
point is to reduce if the current one is not enforced. 
25. There's a high amount of bicycle, stroller, mobility devices, scooter, and foot traffic in 
this area, and veteran's way + Fifth makes them go out of the way to find a designated 
safe crossing.  
26. I have no strong opinion on this one. It's not a Main Thoroughfare and may touch on 
Residentials, so 25-30 is fine, though I feel you can keep the 25mph on the east-west 
portion of 5th, and the diagonal section can stay 30mph.

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27. I never drive there 
28. That can be a tricky route. 30mph seems really slow already. Not totally against it but 
having 25 mph might just make it worse, as far as frustration for the driver or lulling 
them into thinking it's a good place to text and drive? 
29. I don't think it's necessary, though the university kids may have an issue with the 
speed of traffic. 
30. I never drive here so I have no valuable input  
31. I do not travel very often on that road, so am not sure how to respond. 
 
 
9. Do you support the proposed speed limit changes for Miller Road?  
 
Total responses: 641 
 
10. Why did you select your answer in the previous question?  
 
No responses:  
1. 
It is fine the way it is.  
2. 
Speed limits are not the problem. Distracted driving is. Please enforce the distracted 
driving laws. 
3. 
There are now new speed bumps along that highlighted area which will already work 
at slowing down the Miller Rd. traffic  
4. 
Because no one enforces the speed limit. You get slow people and fast people and 
then you get accidents. If you cannot enforce it then stop asking to change.  
5. 
Not really a residential street - no justification to reduce  
6. 
The speed limits are fine as they are and don't need to be changed. 
7. 
Please leave the speed limits as is. The sections that are 35 mph have less congestion 
and allow me to get where I need to go.  
8. 
The speed limit is sufficient as it is. This is clearly a cash grab by the city after 
implementation speed cameras and not really about public safety and greater police 
patrols rather than this.  
9. 
35 is fine 
10. The speed is safe with improved safety of cars.  There are not pedestrians in the area.  
Traffic is bad enough. 
11. Stop with the controlling speeds already! First there are random pop up speed traps, 
and now you want to make it even more cumbersome to drive around this city by 
further slowing traffic! Is someone that works in Tempe bored and trying to create busy 
work for themselves?? Good grief, leave the traffic speed where they are!!  
12. No data presented showing an unusual increase in accidents related to speed 
11%
39%
50%
Not sure (70)
Yes (252)
No (319)

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13. This is possibly the dumbest idea of them all 
14. Slower speed limits will only cause more frustration and unsafe lane changes.  
15. I feel that the Police need to enforce the existing speed limits as they are today by 
writing tickets to the violators,  It doesn't matter what you change the speed limit to, if 
there is no enforcement, people will continue to speed. Once driver's begin to see the 
Police pulling speeders over for speeding, other drivers will begin to be more aware of 
their speed in that area,  People will begin to talk about these areas with heavy police 
presence for speeding and they will begin to change their driving habits.   "Why reduce 
the speed limits which aren't being enforced now to a slower speed limit which won't 
be enforced?  And if you begin to enforce it once you change the limit to a slower 
speed, shame on you!  The same could have been accomplished by enforcing the 
original speed limit.  By reducing the speed limit, this would be punishing everyone for 
what the few are doing." 
16. I don't support lowering the speed limits. I do support being more consistent across 
Tempe. Inconsistent speed limits mean people don't know how fast they should drive 
and this contributes to other people getting impatient and doing things that then cause 
accidents. 
17. Leave speed limits as they are.  
18. I believe the speed limits are fine as is and believe this new proposals are just a way to 
have the police write more speeding tickets as Tempe police is already money hungry. 
19. I think the single most valuable thing to do is to enforce the speed limits we currently 
have. We can put up new signage that further limits speed, but much like the lovely 
person who travels down the stretch of Hermosa near my house at 60MPH+ with their 
unrestricted exhaust, unless we enforce the limits consistently slower limits will just 
irritate the good people of Tempe. 
20. There has been no significant or noticeable change to pedestrian/bicycle traffic to 
require reducing the speed limit in these areas 
21. I live in this area. Miller serves as a fantastic alternative to Scottsdale road, especially 
right now during football season and ongoing construction in the area. 30mph is 
perfect for this road 
22. No need to reduce.  
23. Speed is not the issue with Tempe traffic. In fact changing the speed along the length 
seems like a speed trap to give out tickets. 
24. You want to lower it to 25 miles an hour on a main strip of road. It's like yeah people 
don't even think about things. Do not live in Tempe? This is gonna impede traffic 
substantially. You're asking the speed limit to be crawling on a main strip on university 
Avenue. Yall should be ashamed of yourselves. 
25. Our streets are already congested. Lowering the speed limit will only make this worse. 
Enforce the existing speed limits instead  
26. The city struggles to enforce existing codes and laws, lowering the limit exacerbates 
this issue without benefit. Enforce the current limits. 
27. No documents show the effect of previous speed limit reductions. If the previous 
reductions are not reducing accidents, injuries or deaths, then I do not see a reason for 
these reductions.  
28. All it will do is generate more ticket revenue and increase insurance costs for Tempe 
residents.....the existing speed limits are FINE if enforced! 
29. Two things, first it's 35 in the Scottsdale portion so no-one is going to go 30. Further at 
35 no-one goes the speed limit already even with a constant amount of Scottsdale PD 
on the street. At worst it'll just lead to more aggressive driving and road rage, as a 2 
lane road, when the rare few people go either 5 over or the proposed speed limit.  
30. Too slow. 
31. You already put speed bumps in which reduces my speed to 20 mph. I would like to 
see removed because I just fixed suspension 3000.00 2 speed bumps would have 
been sufficient near Park 
32. This road is slow enough when there is lots of traffic on it...

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33. The proposal of 30 mph is inconsistent with both adjoining blocks - one 25 mph and 
the other 35 mph.  This section is proposed to have speed humps, which are not 
compatible with a 30 mph speed.  This section, adjacent to parks and playgrounds, 
and planned to have speed humps, should be reduced to 25 mph, consistent with the 
adjoining block. 
34. nothing is wrong with that, you put speed bumps all on that road, to me it was 
ridiculous that you put the speed bumps.  
35. slow enough already. 
36. Same as above 
37. Lowering the speed limit by 5 mph won't prevent people from speeding. Speed trap 
cameras, traffic circles, chicanes, chokers, or other alternatives that force cars to slow 
down would be more effective. 
38. because we need to move traffic through, not slow it down. 
39. Keep it consistent  
40. I don't understand the need for the change.  
41. See all other responses  
42. No matter what the speed limit is, there's always going to be speeders and crazy 
drivers.  Crack down on those. 
43. The information presented does not support any of the three reasons presented for the 
proposed changes.  (Pasted below) It appears someone “just wants it that way.” This 
is not progress nor benefit for the community or society.  
-Staff is “right sizing” the speeds to match what is happening in the area.-Roadway 
functions can change over time. 
-Speeds should match the adjacent roadside culture. 
44. Just choose an easy to travel speed.  Stop with multiple speeds on the same stretch of 
road 
45. It seems fine the way it is. 
46. Too many changes in too short a distance.  Keep it consistent at either 30 or 35. 
47. 35 is ideal for this stretch of road. 
48. Now that 6 speed bumps have been installed (without striping for easy viewing) in a 
one mile stretch on Miller from McKellips to Curry, you can't even average 30 mph.  
This whole improvement is a fiasco and the residents who pushed for it have moved 
out of state.  I have lived in this area for 27 years and never encountered speeding or 
other safety issues. 
49. This is just a trap to generate additional revenue from issuing tickets 
50. Slower speed limit will slow down traffic adding unnecessary travel time to an already 
busy city. If you want to increase safety, increase the requirements to obtain a driver's 
licence instead of punishing those who know how to drive by increasing the amount of 
slow drivers on the road. Enforce that the left lane is for passing and that ALL slower 
traffic shall keep right.  
51. A change of the posted mph could possibly hurt average citizens who mostly stay in 
the posted limit. Such as myself. Out of habit I would be breaking the limit by forgetting 
to take notice of the change on all of these roadways. Non average citizens, who break 
the speed limit, and other traffic laws with impunity, will only continue to break the laws 
because of low enforcement. They will never notice the change in posted speed. I 
personally hear, and sometimes see at all hours on Guadalupe, high performance 
vehicles and motorcycles racing at very high speeds as if at a drag racing track. I 
believe that seeing enforcement - signs warning of photo radar, or police with radar on 
motorcycles or on vehicles posted clearly in a very visible location on rotation would be 
a good deterrent. Show enforcement occasionally all over the city all of the time. I don't 
see this being done anywhere in the city now.  Noise from these vehicles all over 
Tempe is an issue for another time. Thank you for this opportunity to take part in this 
survey.  
52. It's not necessary.

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53. Area has functioned with 35 north of Curry, there is a signalized intersection at Curry 
making the natural transition from 35 to 25, please do not do mid-block changes in 
speed; keep 35 north of Curry.  
54. Miller in this area is too slow already.  
55. Because I need to get where I am going.  I don't want to crawl all the way to work. 
56. I believe it is already at a safe speed. 
57. There is no need to reduce any speed limits.  
58. Not as busy of an area, dont see need 
59. Reducing speed limits is a waste of time if there's no enforcement. This is the case for 
previous reductions in speed limits. There's been little enforcement. 
60. It will be frustrating and won't make a difference  
61. I rarely driver here. When I do, 35 was safe and prudent. 
62. Everything moves safely and smoothly as is. 
63. Data  
64. People who speed will continue to speed. Lowering the speed limit, has shown in 
study after study, to often INCREASE traffic accidents in this state. I trust the research. 
65. Existing speed limits are already reasonable and shouldn't be changed. 
66. See above. 
67. Just keep it 35mph for those few blocks 
68. The police are just looking for easier ways to pull a vehicle over. EVERYONE in 
Arizona drives 10+ miles over speed limits. Lowering the speed limit will cause chaos, 
especially with older drivers as they drive slower already and create problems. 
69. Not necessary, and will just negatively affect the traffic flow 
70. There is no valid reason for this change.  Where  are the 85th percentile speed studies 
to justify it? 
71. This road is not a congested, this doesn't make any sense  
72. It will be out of sync with the northern portion. Leave it as is. 
73. PHX Metro and Tempe is not a walker/biker environment as much as the city would 
like it to be...it's not dense enough, people drive. The city should take steps to optimize 
lights and inform people of green waves to better handle commutes, rather than torture 
residents. 
74. The speed limit merely indicates the speed at which police an issue tickets. Per AZ 
DOT website: https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-
construction/traffic/faq/establishing-speed-limits ""Before and after" studies 
consistently demonstrate that there are no significant changes in traffic speeds 
following the posting of new or revised speed limits. Furthermore, no published 
research findings have established any direct relationship between posted speed limits 
and crash frequency..." As no data has been presented about the 85th percentile 
speeds and ADOT is clear that this will not accomplish any objectives other than the 
ability to write speeding tickets for lower speeds, this proposal should be called out for 
what it is: creating an enforcement speed trap to raise revenue. 
75. City has provided no information to justify the proposed change, yet asks for 
justification on citizens' responses.  
76. Current limits are not effectively followed or enforced.   If there is s safety concern,  
let's start by following the current limit.   Further reduction is futile.  
77. You can't even enforce the speed limits as they are. Reducing the speed limit is not 
going to resolve the issue of people speeding. 
78. The speed limit should be as consistent as possible on the same road.  
79. City is motivated by money grab not safety, it's an unnecessary change that only came 
about because they've installed speed cameras everywhere  
80. There is no reasonable reason to decrease speed limits on roads designed and 
controlled for the current speed limits.  
81. Current speed limits are appropriate  
82. Miller road in Scottsdale is 35mph all the way north which includes going past parks 
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require a slower speed limit, in fact 35 is already slow enough. Six(!) speed bumps 
were recently added to this stretch which I hope are temporary, because 1) this is not 
a heavily traveled road or cut-through road and thus does not warrant speed bumps. 
And 2) the landmarks on this road (side streets and some commercial buildings) again 
does not warrant speed bumps. And SIX speed bumps in a half mile span is 
EXCESSIVE. I hope these are temporary bumps because the current temporary 
signage is impossible to see at night when parked cars frequently block them and as 
the bumps don't have any white markings on them in the road (and the street doesn't 
have many lights). Paving this road is appreciated but these extras like speed bumps 
and proposed speed limits is completely unnecessary for this neighborhood and the 
way this road is used.  
83. I believe that the existing speed limit is adequate for current street design and size as 
well as for the vehicle and pedestrian traffic of that area. The current speed limit 
enhances the flow of traffic.  
84. Slower speeds are not necessary on busy main roads. Drivers just need to actually 
follow the speed limit and not treat it as a suggested starting point. 
85. Tempe leadership is proposing this change while providing little to no quantitative data 
to support the push to make this change. Reducing the speed limit by 5 mph will have 
no actual effect on safety. Leadership is doing this to give the appearance that they 
are working without addressing the more difficult root cause of car accidents. Tempe 
leadership should focus on making actual changes to specific road conditions rather 
than impose lower speeds on major roadways. We need better Leadership for Tempe! 
86. Will cause further congestion 
87. No need. 
88. It should be raised to 40 mph. 
89. Tired of City council arbitrarily changing those speed limits and putting in photo radar. 
It's all about making money! 
90. First, some of these suggested changes may make sense given the level of 
pedestrian- and light rail- mixed use (Broadway). Others (such as Guadalupe) I believe 
are the wrong decision as they are still heavily car-centric with all connecting arterial 
roads (McClintock / Rural / etc.) still at 45mph, causing driver confusion and potentially 
more accidents, all while creating more congestion and thus more pollution. Many of 
us use Guadalupe to commute to work regularly with the i-60 being backed up, and 
want this street to remain efficient and safe. Second, I attended the public meeting on 
Dec-9 but was disappointed to see a lack of data in the presentation. While I hope data 
was used to safely evaluate the optimal speed limits for each stretch of road, I was a 
bit perplexed as to why this was omitted when attempting to influence public opinion. I 
hope the Tempe City Council does its due diligence and asks for the full data and 
evidence supporting these changes before a vote takes place. In most fortune 500 
companies, any reasonable proposal would start with a clearly articulated problem 
statement and provided evidence (including data) on why the proposed solution was 
the most optimal to solve the stated problem. The presentation given to the public 
surprisingly fell far short of this. I don't want to talk poorly of the smart and tenured 
team that provided these recommendations as I am sure they are very skilled in their 
line of work. At the same time, we must hold ourselves to the same (minimum) 
expectations as one would expect in the private sector. We should expect no less 
when dealing with the safety and well-being of our city and our families. 
91. I can walk faster.  Raise the speed limit.  I got places to go and people to see. 
92. We need faster speeds on the roads, not slower.  Pedestrians shouldn't be playing in 
the streets and expecting everyone to stop what they are doing when they are too lazy 
to use a crosswalk at a light where cars are stopped  
93. Because no matter what you set the speed limit at, people will continue to do 10-15 
mph more. You see it everywhere, and the police do not enforce it. If the police would 
start ticketing people for speeding, people would be more inclined to do the speed limit 
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94. Speeds are just fine, this is a money grab from local traffic law enforcement to gain 
funds 
95. 35 is pretty slow already. It sounds like to me the city has more of an enforcement 
problem. Keep the speed limit is the same, but increase enforcement 
96. Miller rd is already slow due to congestion...30 will make it that much slower and more 
congested! 
97. Slower mph areas only contribute to extreme delays without lane expansions. 
Reduced mph does not make roads safer, this contributes to the traffic and increased 
stress and anger for drivers trying to pass through causing increased delay and wait 
times at stoplights.  
98. Creates confusion and lack of continuity. Also gives credibility to cops to ticket if you 
accidentally forget or miss the sign. Best to do an Avery large area the same if 
reducing.  
99. If the change is only being made to increased motorcycle accidents then I think 
changing the speed limits isn't going to fix the issue. I do wonder if motorcyclists are 
confusing lane filtering which is now legal with lane splitting and that's what is 
increasing those accidents for that specific population. If accidents are down in other 
areas and it's just motorcycles that are the issue, I think that's worth looking into 
instead of changing the speed limits because that won't fix lane splitting issues.  
100. Speed never killed anyone, it's the sudden stops caused by slow drivers paying no 
attention, and having no consideration for drivers behind them. Additionally, 
pedestrians do NOT have a right to just walk into the street without looking to see if it's 
safe, pedestrians should be made to carry liability insurance to pay for the damage 
they cause when hitting a vehicle or causing an accident to avoid them. Increase the 
speed to 65, less time on the road equals traffic reduction. At 65mph there would be 
more than 50% less traffic on the road at one time 
101. Decreasing speed limits will likely lead to increased accidents in already-congested, 
high traffic areas. Additionally, the proposed change appears to be an arbitrary 
decrease which doesn't seem to be backed by data-driven decisions (I.e. no known 
correlation between the speed limit decrease of 5mph to fewer accidents in the given 
areas). Alternatively, this proposed change may cause increased accidents by creating 
more traffic congestion and road rage.  
102. Neighborhoods 30 by laws. Stay with laws. Lawsuits costly. Cut waste of tax payers 
money  
103. I do not support lowering the speed limit because these roads are primary 
thoroughfares, and reducing speeds will increase congestion and travel time without 
clear evidence of safety benefits. Lowering the limit by 5 mph is unlikely to change 
driving behavior but will require additional enforcement resources that could be better 
used elsewhere. 
104. Because you guys need to fix the timer system at the traffic lights first before you lower 
the speed limit. Lowering the speed limit without proper traffic implementations first will 
continue to build up more traffic in the city. Install traffic sensors at lights to be more 
efficient with current traffic conditions and then lower speeds. You will have less 
people speeding through yellow/red lights and more efficient and safe traffic system for 
pedestrians and vehicles. 
105. All speed limits need to be consistent. There's already enough traffic in Tempe without 
lowering it more 
106. This is an attempt to increase revenue generated from speeding tickets. There is no 
need for reductions in this area. This is the same as the unlawful traffic cameras 
installed.  
107. This will slow traffic down. If people commit egregious speeding, they will do it 
regardless of speed limit.  
108. Changes like this make for more traffic problems 
109. Useless change. 
110. I think 30 miles per hour works perfectly fine, I don't see any issues with it.

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111. Please present data-driven evidence for this proposal 
112. They want to make many apartment there, there is no traffic there, leave it alone, 
nothing supports the changes  
113. The entire strip should be 35 or 30 including the 25mph section.   
114. The newly installed speed bumps are so high and speed for the bumps is posted at 20 
mph! These should be more calming bumps. Then a consistent speed of 30 would be 
ok. As it is cars speed up then slow way down then up again 6 times in less than 1 
mile. This produces pollution and wastes gas. 
115. There isnt a lot of traffic there anyway.  
116. 35 is fine 
117. Are we not capable of a 20 mph change . Seems unneeded  
118. I don't believe the five mile speed difference will make much of a difference. 
119. Miller is not a small residential street so slowing the limit seems unnecessary. 
120. Speed limits are fine. The problem is there is virtually no enforcement, and a small 
number of drivers exceed the limits by a wide margin, a problem that won't be fixed by 
changing the limits. 
121. This road can handle 35 just fine 
122. Lowering the speed limit does absolutely nothing if the flow of traffic remains between 
45-50mph. Issuing more tickets to normal people because of a sudden change during 
a time of economic strain is unnecessary and borderline unethical.  
123. Same as #1 
124. Why change something that has been working just fine for many years.  I'm not sure 
why the city believes it is necessary to change something that has been working well 
for many years. This proposal seems like an unnecessary use of funding. I disagree 
with spending tax dollars on new signs, surveys, and research when the current speed 
limits have been in place for years and appear to be working effectively as they are. 
125. Traffic on side streets already moves below the speed limit during a significant portion 
of the day due to congestion and traffic and road construction. Therefore is not 
necessary to lower the speed limit is that would further impede traffic moving slow and 
creating more congestion.  
126. Absolutely DO NOT keep reducing speed and/or reduce number of traffic lanes.  
Tempe keeps trying to make Tempe a walk/bike/masstransit/alternative transportation 
city.  This does not solve the auto/pedestrian accident issue. Education for 
pedestrians/scooter riders/bike riders/skateboarders & auto drivers need Education. 
127. we need to be able to move around more quickly, not slower. Expand the road instead. 
128. There are enough speed reinforcements in Tempe that exist. We just had the 
enhancements with the lights at the major intersections and the floating speed trap. 
Also we have the safety corridors that move as well.Our city does not need to become 
slow everywhere. 
129. 40 and 40 all of miller 
130. 35 is a good speed 
131. Not needed - area is fairly continuous in use and character. Proposed area has a 
school with 15mph zone when school requires slower drivers (better enforcement 
within school zones needed) 
132. 35 is fine. enforce hands free! 
133. This is one of my favorite roads to cruise 35 while others wait in traffic on the big 
streets. 35 is reasonable for this street.  
134. Too slow for that street. 
135. Why lower the speed limit such a small amount.  It will have no affect on safety. 
136. Read above response. 
137. Speed reduction is not required. Enforce the current limits.  
138. Unnecessary speed reduction 
139. There isn't sufficient basis to change it. Arbitrary changes in speed limits at different 
sections of the road, as with any unexpected change in traffic conditions, will have 
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140. no more change 
141. Lacks consistency and no good reason for the reduction. 
142. There's ample space to avoid the roads if you're walking or on wheels.  
143. Not realistic. Not enforceable. 
144. Seems too slow. 
145. it might be a good way to slow down between 35 and 25, but most folks driving that 
don't need to slow down until they get closer to the high rises and the in-and-out. 
146. Zero serious injury or fatal accidents in the past 5 years. This will make the speed limit 
less consistent.  
147. Same answer as #1.  
148. No, the speed limit here is plenty low already 
149. Speeding and traffic enforcement cameras are unjust, unconstitutional, and take 
money from the working class. 
150. Too many speed limit changes in a short time 
151. There is too much traffic to slow it down so much. Enforce the speed limit! 
152. 35 mph speed limit is fibe 
153. needs to be one constant speed limit for the entire road, and I recommend 35mph 
 
Yes responses:  
1. 
I would reduce the speed to 30 till the turn 
2. 
Slower speeds are safer for non-car users. 
3. 
There is no justifiable reason to drive at excessive speed on roadways where 
pedestrians, cyclists, and turning vehicles are present. Slower is safer 
4. 
It is a perfect place South of Curry for there to be young children around, so the lower 
speed limit would be better 
5. 
This is another section of road that is often frequented by cyclists. As a driver and a 
cyclist, I would not mind a slower speed limit!  
6. 
another speeding hotspot 
7. 
consistency over longer distance and resultant safer travel 
8. 
Same response.  Speed limits are useless unless there inforced.  
9. 
Increase safety and hopefully minimize reckless drivers 
10. I support the seed limit change. Speeding has become a major factor impacting traffic 
safety for drivers, bikers and pedestrians.  
11. People drive way over speed limit 
12. Protecting pedestrians. 
13. A change from 35 mph to 30 mph would provide a smoother transition from high 
density development near Rio Salado to suburban development north of McKellips 
Road.  This is also a popular bicycle corridor. 
14. as above 
15. I believe that reducing the speed limit on this road will make it safer.  
16. Traffic can flow, letting people get to their destination in the same amount of time, with 
infrastructure changes. We do not need small roads like Broadway to be 7 lanes wide, 
wider than highways across most of Europe. Reducing speed limits increases safety 
for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. It will also make it safer to enter or exit the 
road. Reducing traffic signal intervals so that you can cross an intersection with less 
frustration, and reducing the amber light duration will help with creating a need to 
actually stop before red. I see a minimum of 1-3 cars go through red at every crossing, 
and if you count amber, you can often see as many as 5-10. And, no danger of 
consequences. In Europe most urban speed limits were dropped from 30mph to 
20mph over the past 5 years, simply because the statistics showed that (with a small 
European car designed for impact with pedestrians) at 30mph a child had a 60% 
chance of being killed, whereas 20mph gave them a 60% chance of survival.  
17. This is the beginning of a slowing area as more traffic comes into Tempe. 
18. Slower speeds mean less serious crashes. Motorist skill level is low and only getting 
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19. Only because it helps lower the speed going to the 25mph next  
20. I would prefer everything north of Curry to be 30 mph, but it's a start. The section 
between McKellips & McDowell really has the same makeup as the section south of 
McKellips: lots of single & multifamily residences and parks. 
21. Even though I have lived here less than 6 months, I believe having a decrease in 
speed limits is worthwhile. I believe a good amount of drivers would be willing to drive 
at least 5 mph less than how it is now. From what I've seen around here many drive 
around the speed limit, unless they're passing or being reckless. I think lowering the 
speed limit would help reduce accidents and the likelihood of them. These reasons 
may not sound like strong evidence to lower speed limits, but to me I believe they 
make sense and support lowering the speed limit in the proposed areas here in 
Tempe. 
22. Too many drivers go past the speed limits now.  
23. It be safer 
24. To make the speed limits consistent, which makes it easier for drivers to remember. 
Also, speed kills so anywhere that we can have slower vehicle traffic means a safer 
environment for everyone. 
25. Will help improve bike and pedestrian safety and is in accordance with the density in 
the area 
26. This is an area that could be beautiful and peaceful, especially with the improvements 
going in along Indian Bend Wash which will make the area more walkable and 
bikeable. Slower speeds are more appropriate here. 
27. Safety for all road users 
28. Given residence, park, and schools a lower speed should help prevent accidents. 
29. Speeding and pedestrian crossings in addition to the curves approaching the lake. 
Much traffic turning in and out of Playa Del Norte businesses. 
30. Slower speeds = safer and quieter streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. 
31. Slower speeds are safer for all street users. 
32. Yes, and have warning tickets for a year. 
33. I support Vision Zero to eliminate roadway deaths and traffic calming measures are 
critical to the viability of safe communities.  
34. At times Miller has significant traffic.  Folks don't even respect the current speed limit. 
35. On most streets Tempe drivers speed through the streets of Tempe with little regard 
for speed limits and safety! Decreasing the speed limit will at least hopefully slow 
drivers down. 
36. Safer 
37. Dense residential area. 
38. Slower speeds save lives. Please just enforce it!! 
39. Drivers simply need to slow down 
40. I do not drive this area hardly at all, so no real opinion.  
41. Safety 
42. to support pedestrians and cyclists on their way to tempe town lake for walks, runs, 
and bike rides!  
43. Drivers go well beyond speed limit now. 
44. I live near Miller and use it daily. You just installed speed bumps along this section-I 
support reducing the speed limit as well to be consistent in reducing speed on Miller 
Rd. Plus there's a park and residential on Miller that justifies the speed reduction.  
45. Slower streets are safer, especially those with bike lanes 
46. I think it'd be safer for the pedestrians and cyclists. 
47. Decreases are pretty always a positive, this also provides a smoother change from 35 
-> 30 -> 25 rather than jumping from 35 -> 25. 
48. Most newer vehicles will let you know the speed limit you're driving within, slower is 
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49. Traffic coming into the university can get intense, especially during events such as 
football games. We do not need to see multiple drivers hitting the brakes at once to 
come down from 35 to 25. Let the speed transition be gradual and organized. 
50. Increased safety for all road users and a more gradual speed limit change. 
51. This is a very obvious neighborhood and the slim streets alone help keep speeds 
down naturally. Needs more street trees though.  Faster cars means more dangerous 
risk for auto-violence (accidents) especially in an area with people/students/children, a 
lot of pedestrians around this area. There's parks and schools nearby so this makes 
the decision easy. Something else to consider is installing simple curbs/bollards to 
keep drivers from driving in the darn bikelane.  Also making cycle paths 
better/physically separated from the road can help boost local children's 
indepencence. 
52. Improved safety 
53. This is extremely necessary. Easy too fast on this road! 
54. See previous answers 
55. Slowing down motor vehicle traffic could result in slightly safer conditions for cyclists 
on those roads 
56. The fewer speed changes the better. 
57. Tired of speeding on city streets 
58. Speed limits should be decreased.  In addition to lowering speed limits, infrastructure 
needs to be changed to force people to slow down. It is also about design. Apache has 
a 35 mph speed limit and yet people still speed through that street. Narrow the lanes, 
put medians in, put proper protected bike lanes on major roads so people can get to 
actual necessary destinations (like a grocery store) , make the intersections smaller 
(for bikers, pedestrians, people with kids). If I wanted to bike to a grocery store that is a 
half a mile away from the Broadmor neighborhood to the Safeway on Broadway, it 
would not feel safe. It should not be this way. If I so choose, I should be able to walk or 
bike there without the fear of getting hit by a car. You can not blame low demand and 
ridership on people not wanting to utilize different alternative method when most 
people make a reasonable choice to drive instead of walk/bike because it feels safer 
than crossing a major 7 lane intersection. In summary, this is much more than just 
speed limits. Please look at the bigger picture.  
59. Yes, I support the speed reduction as the proposed area has numerous turn-offs along 
w/ heavy driving usage meaning the reduction would aid drivers in making safe and 
effective updates in the desired area. 
60. Safety. 
61. See previous response  
62. Reducing speed limits is a small but important step in quality of life, 
63. I believe that lower speed limits will ensure better safety for vehicles and pedestrians.  
64. Smaller roadway (fewer lanes), closer to residential and schools. 
65. It's only 5 mph -  safety is always important!! 
66. It makes sense to match adjacent speed limits 
67. Lowering the speed limit makes the road safer for all road users and pedestrians. 
Greatly reducing the probability of fatal crashes. What would truly make these roads 
safer and make people follow the speed limit is better street design. Stop making every 
road so straight and wide. This only encourages drivers to go faster regardless of what 
the speed limit is.  
68. BIG yes. 
69. This change provides a better transition between high and low speed areas 
70. Although I don't think that it will do anything to actually curb the speeding problem we 
have, I am hopeful that those who are interested in public safety will follow it. I do see 
the potential danger in those who will speed regardless to go just as fast while 
everyone else slows down, but alongside that concern I would hope that would mean 
that law enforcement would have more of a vested interest in stopping them. As it 
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speed racing that goes on at night. I've personally witnessed the deadly after effects of 
that along with the deadly consequences of people's poor driving habits in general. At 
least once a month I am almost hit or I see an accident unfold in front of me. More 
effort should be placed overall to protect drivers and pedestrians/cyclists from these 
people. 
71. We should decrease speeds anywhere bikes, walkers, dogs, kids commute! 
72. 35 MPH is too fast foe a residential neighborhood 
73. I bike this section of Miller often. Lower speed limits are a important component of 
creating a safer bike infrastructure in the City of Tempe.  
74. Reducing speed limits will make pedestrians and cyclists safer.  
75. A back way into Scottsdale. 
76. too many accidents and speeders 
77. It is time for Tempe to prioritize safety over excessive speeds. 
78. to reduce the severity of injuries when a crash occurs 
79. People drive too fast 
80. Miller Road gets a lot of 'spillover' traffic from Scottsdale Road.  It often has very 
congested traffic for the width of the road.  Many drivers are not very watchful.  30 mph 
will slow down the traffic as the cars go into the 25 mph curve.   
81. Miller functions more like a neighborhood connector than a high-speed arterial. 
Lowering the limit to 30 mph improves safety for people accessing homes, parks, and 
side streets while keeping traffic moving smoothly. 
82. Because speeds are currently too fast and people drive unsafeley in the area.  
83. We are a family that rides our bikes and with the speed limit being 35 most drivers are 
actually going 40-45+ and distracted. There have been way too many accidents with 
pedestrians, bikes with vehicles.  
84. People drive way too fast here. If you want to help promote safer streets for walking & 
biking, we need to lower the speed limits.  
85. Drivers take the curve too fast which I perceive as dangerous.  It would benefit from a 
traffic circle to manage the flow of traffic. 
86. I believe lower speed limits will create a safer environment for bikers and pedestrians. 
87. I like the idea of slowly transitioning from 35 down to the 25 at the river. It means 
people should have seen the signage, and should know that by the curve it is at least 
down to 30, and might slow down. 
88. There are virtually no traffic police in this godforsaken town, and people regularly go 
15 over the speed limit. So 45 = 60 to the vast majority of people. I go the exact speed 
limit, and often the victim of people's road rage. These roads are massively dangerous 
for pedestrians and drivers, and need to be slowed the hell down (and actually policed 
by traffic cops willing to ticket speeders) for safety.  
89. I honestly don't travel this route often, but support reducing speed limits to test their 
safety impact. 
90. I think Miller should be not faster than 30 throughout but this transition from 25 to 30 to 
25 makes the best sense today 
91. See above  
92. I would prefer it be lowered to 30 MPH and 25 MPH, with design upgrades like 
protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks and trees maintained by the city along the route 
93. People drive way too fast. Slower speed limits are safer. 
94. people drive too fast 
95. See question 1 
96. As this area is seeing the expansion of more multi-level housing, there is more traffic.  
97. People drive to fast. 
98. I agree with the City that speeds on many of our materials are too high. As especially 
the north part of the city has added a lot of new housing and also commercial and 
office uses, the complexity of street use is too much for high speed limits. 
99. A help in reducing recklessness.  
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101. It's a transition spot before you get down to 25 mph.  
102. The higher the speed limit the fast people drive. People seem to think if they drive 5 or 
10 mph over the speed limit the police won't ticket them. Speeding has gotten out of 
control. Time to bring it back to safer speeds for everyone. 
103. I think speed limits changing on the same street makes drivers not realize that the 
speed limit is different past a certain point. I see this all the time on SR-51 in the 55 
mph areas. If the speed limit were lower throughout the entire street, that would be 
safer and result in less speeding in the areas that are already lower. 
104. There's a lot of newer, dense residential going up around Curry/Miller that I think 
lowering it to 30mph makes sense. 
105. I frequently ride my bike on this stretch and cars are often going in excess of 50 mph. I 
dont necessarily blame them, the road design invites this behavior. In addition to 
reducing the speed limit, traffic calming should be added.  
106. Helps slow down traffic to turn 
107. Same 
108. Parks and other amenities as you continue to drive north on milller attract families and 
other pedestrians.  
109. safety is paramount 
110. I would rather see Tempe police actually enforce the current speed limit than lower it!!! 
You can lower it to 25mph if you wanted but it won't slow people down unless it's 
enforced!   Also, any road with a bike plan should automatically have a lower speed 
limit to keep cyclists safe.  Have you ever had a car go past you 3 feet away going 
45mph?  It's scary as hell!  
111. I support speed limit reductions in all areas of the city. It is the right thing for the city to 
do and everyone needs to slow down and pay attention.  
112. I've seen people driving way over the speed limit all over the city, and some of them 
think that, by going faster, they can legally force others to go faster because people 
have an obligation to keep up with "the speed of traffic." I'd like to see some push-back 
on that notion by having the speed limit reduced.  
113. Lower speed limits improve public health and safety! 
114. Parks and residential zoning in the area, higher likelihood of younger citizens at risk 
with higher speeds 
115. As a pedestrian, we need better driving ettiquete.  
116. It goes through residential neighborhood 
117. I do drive this section of roadway frequently. The speed limit should be consistent 
along the proposed stretch. 
118. Getting somewhere safely is more important than getting there fast. 
119. I believe this has residential and speed limits should be lower here 
120. It makes the most sense. 
121. N/A 
 
Not sure responses:  
1. 
Haven't been on Miller Road for YEARS.  If it's a residential street, I support the 
change.  If not; no. 
2. 
Don't use that area 
3. 
I don't often drive in this area and have little experience with whether the speed 
change is beneficial 
4. 
I don't have much experience with this area. 
5. 
I don't drive this area and am not sure what is appropriate.  If safety is driving the 
change, I agree. 
6. 
I don't feel this is warranted in this section but also haven't been up here enough to 
know 
7. 
Never travel on Miller

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8. 
There is a ton of data that says changing speed limits don't change driving behavior.  
Two things change speeds, traffic, and street design.  Quit worrying about the speed 
limits and designs streets that make people feel like they should go slower. 
9. 
If you have data that shows it is needed to decrease accidents and human harm, I 
would agree— but I think that if speed limits change three times within a short 
distance they often get neglected by drivers.  
10. I dont spend much time on Miller Road so am not familiar with it.  
11. Don't know that road well enough to opine. 
12. Don't drive this stretch enough to know what it's like here. 
13. Don't drive this section of road. 
14. Never use that street 
15. I'm not familiar enough with the area.  
16. I never drive in this area. 
17. Don't drive Guadalupe enough to make an informed decision. 
18. I don't ever travel this route 
19. There is a bike/walk/multi use path that parallels miller and currently nothing in that 
area (unless there are apartments going in there, which maybe I remember). If there 
are apartments, reduce the speed limit. If not, maybe it's ok as is. 
20. Don't drive it 
21. Don't use that area. 
22. Don't use this road 
23. I never travel this street. You are going to confuse drivers with so many different speed 
limits. 
24. I am not familiar to those roads. 
25. I would defer to the feedback of the residents and businesses on/near this segment of 
road. 
26. What is the supporting data, accident occurrence currently and impact of change is not 
specified.  
27. I'm not familiar with this area.  
28. Don't drive this street often 
29. I am not sure as I do not believe both the public meeting or council presentation 
provide me with enough information to determine if these proposed speed limit 
changes are reasonable and meaningful.  I define these two terms as follows: 
- Reasonable means they fit the road classification and that the roadway physically 
supports the posted speed limit (PSL). 
- Meaningful means they are based on a quantitative process that reviews speed and 
crash data using Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) USLIMITS2 tool, which 
defines the national standard of care for speed limit setting. If Tempe is using 
USLIMITS2, that should be disclosed in public and council presentations. If not, the 
city should explain why, given its role in promoting consistency and safety. The 
process should clearly show whether the proposed speed limit is above, below, or at 
the USLIMITS2 recommendation, calibrated with local crash and speed data. 
Research (see NCHRP Report 504: Design Speed, Operating Speed, and Posted 
Speed Limit Practices) indicates that the PSL is the only independent variable that 
influences driver speed behavior, provided there is a reasonable level of enforcement. 
Typically, 85% of drivers travel at PSL + 5 to 10 mph, which falls under the usual 
enforcement threshold of 11-15 mph over the limit. Pace speed is also important on 
long arterials without frequent interruptions (signals).Why this matters: 
- Reducing mean speed and speed differential improves safety and enables FHWA 
Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) related to speed to help quantify potential crash 
reduction benefits. 
- The Safe System Approach (Safer People, Safer Roads & Safer Speeds) should be 
used to communicate this point: managing speed is essential to reducing kinetic 
energy and crash severity.To reinforce reasonable speed behavior, Tempe should 
adopt a systematic and scheduled speed enforcement program that rotates through all

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city streets. This could include: 
- Set enforcement stations on key arterials with a static speed limit sign, followed by a 
dynamic speed feedback sign, and then a visible police civil traffic enforcement station 
that allows the officer and the offender to pull off the arterial at a safer location. 
- The University of Arizona Center for Applied Transportation Science (CATS) study for 
Pima County DOT found these setups highly effective in reducing speed-related 
crashes. Tempe should replicate this approach and conduct before-and-after studies 
as part of its Vision Zero strategy.Physical design changes should complement 
enforcement: 
- Traffic signals and Roundabouts to manage conflict points and reduce severe crash 
risk. 
- Raised speed table crosswalks on minor arterials, collectors and at roundabouts. 
- Access control medians on roads like Scottsdale Road in north Tempe, allowing left 
turns only at signals and select mid-block locations, plus improved lighting and mid-
block HAWKs. 
- Raised mid-block speed tables on College Avenue and similar Tempe streets to 
reinforce proposed speed limits, especially near curves with crash history. 
- Consider narrowing lanes to 11 feet to encourage lower operating speeds. 
- Curb extension (bulb-outs) like what is being done on Mill Avenue in downtown. 
- Raised intersections to slow speeds in the intersections to help mitigate conflict 
points and reduce severe crash risk. Finally, I do not support zero-tolerance 
enforcement or safety zones based on crash frequency or history. These approaches 
waste resources, send the wrong message, and do not align with best practices. 
Enforcement should aim for reasonable speed and yielding behaviors that reduces 
crash risk, applied equitably across all roads and intersections. Cherry-picking roads or 
intersections based on crash history along for special enforcement often masks 
underlying design issues and unfairly shifts blame to drivers instead of addressing root 
causes that crash risk applies to all roads and intersections. 
30. I do not use Miller often enough to have an opinion, but I'm not sure that there is that 
heavy of a traffic flow that it needs to be slowed down. 
31. I'm unfamiliar with this area.  
32. Do not travel along this road 
33. Don't drive Miller quite enough to have a valid opinion. 
34. Seems there is little to no enforcement of the existing speed limits.  Not sure what the 
point is to reduce if the current one is not enforced. 
35. Really don't care about this section, but if you want my opinion: 3 different speeds is 
stupid. Make all 3 of them 30 or 35 and be done with it. Yes, I'm actually saying you 
can lower one!  
36. What is the problem 
37. Who NEEDS it lowered, and why? 
38. Never go there  
39. Not that familiar with the area but as it is not a major Thorofare I would lean towards 
supporting the change. 
40. not familiar with that area 
41. I do not travel very often on that road, so am not sure how to respond. 
42. I don't travel in that area and I'm not sure of the extent of foot traffic.  The nearby bike 
trails should be utilized for cyclists

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20. Do you support the proposed speed limit changes for McKellips Road? 
       
Total responses: 647 
 
21. Why did you select your answer in the previous question?  
 
      No responses:  
1. 
It is fine the way it is.  
2. 
Speed limits are not the problem. Distracted driving is. Please enforce the distracted 
driving laws. 
3. 
Because no one enforces the speed limit. You get slow people and fast people and 
then you get accidents. If you cannot enforce it then stop asking to change.  
4. 
Enforce current limits 
5. 
The speed limits are fine as they are and don't need to be changed. 
6. 
Please leave the speed limits as is. The sections that are 35 mph have less congestion 
and allow me to get where I need to go.  
7. 
The speed limit is sufficient as it is. This is clearly a cash grab by the city after 
implementation speed cameras and not really about public safety and greater police 
patrols rather than this.  
8. 
40 is fine 
9. 
The speed is safe with improved safety of cars.  There are not pedestrians in the area.  
Traffic is bad enough. 
10. Stop with the controlling speeds already! First there are random pop up speed traps, 
and now you want to make it even more cumbersome to drive around this city by 
further slowing traffic! Is someone that works in Tempe bored and trying to create busy 
work for themselves?? Good grief, leave the traffic speed where they are!!  
11. No data presented showing an unusual increase in accidents related to speed 
12. Slower speed limits will only cause more frustration and unsafe lane changes.  
13. I feel that the Police need to enforce the existing speed limits as they are today by 
writing tickets to the violators,  It doesn't matter what you change the speed limit to, if 
there is no enforcement, people will continue to speed. Once driver's begin to see the 
Police pulling speeders over for speeding, other drivers will begin to be more aware of 
their speed in that area,  People will begin to talk about these areas with heavy police 
presence for speeding and they will begin to change their driving habits.   "Why reduce 
the speed limits which aren't being enforced now to a slower speed limit which won't 
be enforced?  And if you begin to enforce it once you change the limit to a slower 
speed, shame on you!  The same could have been accomplished by enforcing the 
8%
41%
51%
Not sure (52)
Yes (267)
No (328)

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original speed limit.  By reducing the speed limit, this would be punishing everyone for 
what the few are doing." 
14. I don't support lowering the speed limits. I do support being more consistent across 
Tempe. Inconsistent speed limits mean people don't know how fast they should drive 
and this contributes to other people getting impatient and doing things that then cause 
accidents. 
15. Leave speed limits as they are.  
16. I believe the speed limits are fine as is and believe this new proposals are just a way to 
have the police write more speeding tickets as Tempe police is already money hungry. 
17. I think the single most valuable thing to do is to enforce the speed limits we currently 
have. We can put up new signage that further limits speed, but much like the lovely 
person who travels down the stretch of Hermosa near my house at 60MPH+ with their 
unrestricted exhaust, unless we enforce the limits consistently slower limits will just 
irritate the good people of Tempe. 
18. There has been no significant or noticeable change to pedestrian/bicycle traffic to 
require reducing the speed limit in these areas 
19. Speed is not the issue with Tempe traffic. In fact changing the speed along the length 
seems like a speed trap to give out tickets. 
20. I do not support this. This is complete BS. 
21. Our streets are already congested. Lowering the speed limit will only make this worse. 
Enforce the existing speed limits instead  
22. The city struggles to enforce existing codes and laws, lowering the limit exacerbates 
this issue without benefit. Enforce the current limits. 
23. No documents show the effect of previous speed limit reductions. If the previous 
reductions are not reducing accidents, injuries or deaths, then I do not see a reason for 
these reductions.  
24. All it will do is generate more ticket revenue and increase insurance costs for Tempe 
residents.....the existing speed limits are FINE if enforced! 
25. I selected no because cars stop better and have more automated safety tech than ever 
and road conditions have not substantially changed. Why is this road not 45 MPH 
currently? 
26. Too slow. 
27. 40 mph through main thorough fare is OK 
28. The proposal of 35 mph is inconsistent with both adjoining blocks - one 25 mph and 
the other 40 mph.  Creating a 1-mile stretch in the middle with a different limit is a 
recipe for accidental speed violations.  It should match either of the adjoining blocks - 
25 mph or 40 mph.  Do not force drivers to constantly change speed while traveling the 
same stretch of road. 
29. Speed limit is fine in this area, you are making a roundabout at McKellips spending 
100s of 1000s of dollars you should have made a four-way stop, a waste of money, it 
was foolishness, they ought to pave the streets in the area, there are cracks in the 
pavement  
30. enough . have police areest speeders not immigrants. 
31. Inconsistency will be horrible for drivers and can easily become a speed trap.  
32. Same as above 
33. Lowering the speed limit by 5 mph won't prevent people from speeding. Speed trap 
cameras, traffic circles, chicanes, chokers, or other alternatives that force cars to slow 
down would be more effective. 
34. because we need to move traffic through, not slow it down. 
35. People are going to go fast anyway 
36. I don't understand the need for the change.  
37. See all other respond  
38. No matter what the speed limit is, there's always going to be speeders and crazy 
drivers.  Crack down on those.

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39. The information presented does not support any of the three reasons presented for the 
proposed changes.  (Pasted below) It appears someone “just wants it that way.” This 
is not progress nor benefit for the community or society.  
- Staff is “right sizing” the speeds to match what is happening in the area. 
- Roadway functions can change over time. 
- Speeds should match the adjacent roadside culture. 
40. Every block is a different speed?  Why?  What's the benefit of that?  Keep it the 40 
mph along the main stretch 
41. This road generally brings local traffic/people that live in that area. 
42. becasue the limits are normal, lowring them is just a trick to increase ticket revenue 
43. Slower speed limit will slow down traffic adding unnecessary travel time to an already 
busy city. If you want to increase safety, increase the requirements to obtain a driver's 
licence instead of punishing those who know how to drive by increasing the amount of 
slow drivers on the road. Enforce that the left lane is for passing and that ALL slower 
traffic shall keep right.  
44. A change of the posted mph could possibly hurt average citizens who mostly stay in 
the posted limit. Such as myself. Out of habit I would be breaking the limit by forgetting 
to take notice of the change on all of these roadways. Non average citizens, who break 
the speed limit, and other traffic laws with impunity, will only continue to break the laws 
because of low enforcement. They will never notice the change in posted speed. I 
personally hear, and sometimes see at all hours on Guadalupe, high performance 
vehicles and motorcycles racing at very high speeds as if at a drag racing track. I 
believe that seeing enforcement - signs warning of photo radar, or police with radar on 
motorcycles or on vehicles posted clearly in a very visible location on rotation would be 
a good deterrent. Show enforcement occasionally all over the city all of the time. I don't 
see this being done anywhere in the city now.  Noise from these vehicles all over 
Tempe is an issue for another time. Thank you for this opportunity to take part in this 
survey.  
45. It's not necessary. 
46. Why do we need 3 different speed limits within a 2 mile stretch of collector street?  Are 
there statistics that justify the reduction? Maybe the solution is 25mph from College to 
Scottsdale, where houses have driveways backing onto the street, and then keep the 
40mph east of Scottsdale Road, where the residences have separated drive access 
from McKellips to allow safe egress.  could we do 2 speeds and make the shift where 
the street configuration changes east of Scottsdale Road? 
47. Because I need to get where I am going.  I don't want to crawl all the way to work. 
48. I believe it is already at a safe speed. 
49. There is no need to reduce any speed limits. 
50. Not as busy of a pedestrian area  
51. Reducing speed limits is a waste of time if there's no enforcement. This is the case for 
previous reductions in speed limits. There's been little enforcement. 
52. It will be frustrating and won't make a difference  
53. We used to live in this neighborhood. When we did, we drove this section daily, and 
often took walks along and across this road. 40 mph is safe and prudent for this 
section of road. 
54. Everything moves safely and smoothly as is. 
55. Data  
56. People who speed will continue to speed. Lowering the speed limit, has shown in 
study after study, to often INCREASE traffic accidents in this state. I trust the research. 
57. Existing speed limits are already reasonable and shouldn't be changed. 
58. See above. 
59. The police are just looking for easier ways to pull a vehicle over. EVERYONE in 
Arizona drives 10+ miles over speed limits. Lowering the speed limit will cause chaos, 
especially with older drivers as they drive slower already and create problems.

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60. There is no valid reason for this change.  Where  are the 85th percentile speed studies 
to justify it? 
61. This doesn't seem like it's necessary 
62. There is no reason for this gradual change 
63. PHX Metro and Tempe is not a walker/biker environment as much as the city would 
like it to be...it's not dense enough, people drive. The city should take steps to optimize 
lights and inform people of green waves to better handle commutes, rather than torture 
residents. 
64. The speed limit merely indicates the speed at which police an issue tickets. Per AZ 
DOT website: https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-
construction/traffic/faq/establishing-speed-limits ""Before and after" studies 
consistently demonstrate that there are no significant changes in traffic speeds 
following the posting of new or revised speed limits. Furthermore, no published 
research findings have established any direct relationship between posted speed limits 
and crash frequency..." As no data has been presented about the 85th percentile 
speeds and ADOT is clear that this will not accomplish any objectives other than the 
ability to write speeding tickets for lower speeds, this proposal should be called out for 
what it is: creating an enforcement speed trap to raise revenue. 
65. City has provided no information to justify the proposed change, yet asks for 
justification on citizens' responses.  
66. Current limits are not effectively followed or enforced.   If there is s safety concern,  
let's start by following the current limit.   Further reduction is futile.  
67. You can't even enforce the speed limits as they are. Reducing the speed limit is not 
going to resolve the issue of people speeding. 
68. I think most drivers are already ignoring the speed limit and that going from a 40mph 
zone to 25mph is more obvious than a gradual reduction.  
69. City is motivated by money grab not safety, it's an unnecessary change that only came 
about because they've installed speed cameras everywhere  
70. This road is fine at 40 mph 
71. Changing numbers on a few signs alone is very unlikely to result in compliance or to 
reduce high severity crashes. Interactive speed signs would have an impact to help 
maintain the EXISTING posted speed limits, with no need to reduce limits on 
ARTERIAL STREETS. There is no proposed change in character to calm traffic. One 
psychological method with documented effectiveness is to plant more trees, which 
narrows the field of vision, resulting in more cautious driving. Another method is to 
narrow the roadway. A more useful way to accomplish this could be to provide barriers 
for bicycle lanes.  
72. There is no reasonable reason to decrease speed limits on these roads for people 
taking this route.     
73. Current speed limits are appropriate  
74. This road is not very heavily traveled and is mostly a connector to side streets where 
residents live.  It also has some commercial buildings but is always a quiet section and 
therefore the characteristics of the road do not require a slower speed.  
75. I believe that the existing speed limit is adequate for current street design and size as 
well as for the vehicle and pedestrian traffic of that area. The current speed limit 
enhances the flow of traffic.  
76. Slower speeds are not necessary on busy main roads. Drivers just need to actually 
follow the speed limit and not treat it as a suggested starting point. 
77. Tempe leadership is proposing this change while providing little to no quantitative data 
to support the push to make this change. Reducing the speed limit by 5 mph will have 
no actual effect on safety. Leadership is doing this to give the appearance that they 
are working without addressing the more difficult root cause of car accidents. Tempe 
leadership should focus on making actual changes to specific road conditions rather 
than impose lower speeds on major roadways. We need better Leadership for Tempe!

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78. Currently this is completely unnecessary. Traffic on College & McKellips has reduced 
in the last 5 years by 50%. It is 2 lanes both directions and a turn lane in the middle. 
Once the upgrades have been completed lowering the speed limit from 40mph to 
35mph could make sense.  
79. Don't see reason 
80. 3 different speeds in a short distance will cause confusion and can give the 
appearance of a speed trap 
81. Not that congested. 
82. It should be raised to 45 mph. 
83. Tired of City council arbitrarily changing those speed limits and putting in photo radar. 
It's all about making money! 
84. Too much traffic already there and you have to move 
85. First, some of these suggested changes may make sense given the level of 
pedestrian- and light rail- mixed use (Broadway). Others (such as Guadalupe) I believe 
are the wrong decision as they are still heavily car-centric with all connecting arterial 
roads (McClintock / Rural / etc.) still at 45mph, causing driver confusion and potentially 
more accidents, all while creating more congestion and thus more pollution. Many of 
us use Guadalupe to commute to work regularly with the i-60 being backed up, and 
want this street to remain efficient and safe. Second, I attended the public meeting on 
Dec-9 but was disappointed to see a lack of data in the presentation. While I hope data 
was used to safely evaluate the optimal speed limits for each stretch of road, I was a 
bit perplexed as to why this was omitted when attempting to influence public opinion. I 
hope the Tempe City Council does its due diligence and asks for the full data and 
evidence supporting these changes before a vote takes place. In most fortune 500 
companies, any reasonable proposal would start with a clearly articulated problem 
statement and provided evidence (including data) on why the proposed solution was 
the most optimal to solve the stated problem. The presentation given to the public 
surprisingly fell far short of this. I don't want to talk poorly of the smart and tenured 
team that provided these recommendations as I am sure they are very skilled in their 
line of work. At the same time, we must hold ourselves to the same (minimum) 
expectations as one would expect in the private sector. We should expect no less 
when dealing with the safety and well-being of our city and our families. 
86. 35!!?!?!?  Are you on crack???!?!?   
87. We need faster speeds on the roads, not slower.  Pedestrians shouldn't be playing in 
the streets and expecting everyone to stop what they are doing when they are too lazy 
to use a crosswalk at a light where cars are stopped  
88. Because no matter what you set the speed limit at, people will continue to do 10-15 
mph more. You see it everywhere, and the police do not enforce it. If the police would 
start ticketing people for speeding, people would be more inclined to do the speed limit 
or closer to it.  
89. Speeds are just fine, this is a money grab from local traffic law enforcement to gain 
funds 
90. You are changing the speed limits too many times on one road. 
91. McKellips Road is a major connection between Scottsdale, Phoenix, and salt River 
Pima Indian community. If there is a speed issue, increase enforcement on that 
roadway 
92. This will cause major slowing of the traffic and now I need to leave even earlier for 
work!! 
93. Slower mph areas only contribute to extreme delays without lane expansions. 
Reduced mph does not make roads safer, this contributes to the traffic and increased 
stress and anger for drivers trying to pass through causing increased delay and wait 
times at stoplights.  
94. Creates confusion and lack of continuity. Also gives credibility to cops to ticket if you 
accidentally forget or miss the sign. Best to do an Avery large area the same if 
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95. If the change is only being made to increased motorcycle accidents then I think 
changing the speed limits isn't going to fix the issue. I do wonder if motorcyclists are 
confusing lane filtering which is now legal with lane splitting and that's what is 
increasing those accidents for that specific population. If accidents are down in other 
areas and it's just motorcycles that are the issue, I think that's worth looking into 
instead of changing the speed limits because that won't fix lane splitting issues.  
96. Speed never killed anyone, it's the sudden stops caused by slow drivers paying no 
attention, and having no consideration for drivers behind them. Additionally, 
pedestrians do NOT have a right to just walk into the street without looking to see if it's 
safe, pedestrians should be made to carry liability insurance to pay for the damage 
they cause when hitting a vehicle or causing an accident to avoid them. Increase the 
speed to 65, less time on the road equals traffic reduction. At 65mph there would be 
more than 50% less traffic on the road at one time 
97. Decreasing speed limits will likely lead to increased accidents in already-congested, 
high traffic areas. Additionally, the proposed change appears to be an arbitrary 
decrease which doesn't seem to be backed by data-driven decisions (I.e. no known 
correlation between the speed limit decrease of 5mph to fewer accidents in the given 
areas). Alternatively, this proposed change may cause increased accidents by creating 
more traffic congestion and road rage.  
98. Stop wasting tax payers money  
99. already reduced to 40 and it seems sufficient.  
100. I do not support lowering the speed limit because these roads are primary 
thoroughfares, and reducing speeds will increase congestion and travel time without 
clear evidence of safety benefits. Lowering the limit by 5 mph is unlikely to change 
driving behavior but will require additional enforcement resources that could be better 
used elsewhere. 
101. Because you guys need to fix the timer system at the traffic lights first before you lower 
the speed limit. Lowering the speed limit without proper traffic implementations first will 
continue to build up more traffic in the city. Install traffic sensors at lights to be more 
efficient with current traffic conditions and then lower speeds. You will have less 
people speeding through yellow/red lights and more efficient and safe traffic system for 
pedestrians and vehicles. 
102. This is an attempt to increase revenue generated from speeding tickets. There is no 
need for reductions in this area. This is the same as the unlawful traffic cameras 
installed.  
103. This will slow traffic down. If people commit egregious speeding, they will do it 
regardless of speed limit.  
104. Changes like this make for more traffic problems 
105. Stop changing random streets to differ with different stretches. This 5mph will only 
serve as a gotcha as most drivers will keep driving at 40mph as that's what the 
previous posted speed is. 
106. I think 40 miles per hour works perfectly fine, I don't see any issues with it.  
107. Please present data-driven evidence for this proposal 
108. They want to make many apartment there, there is no traffic there either , leave it 
alone, nothing supports the changes, we known the area they shouldn't be changing 
the area at all it is working well now  
109. I feel that this is a road. That has a lot of traffic as it is.  
110. Inconsistent speed limits on the same road for more or less the same conditions 
confuses drivers.  The traffic is bad enough that the distractions of tracking changes in 
speed limits is not needed. 
111. Tempe's goals are incorrect. It appears to me that the long term goal is to reduce 
speed limits a bit at a time to greatly discourage all private vehicle traffic through the 
city in a mis-guided attempt at forcing people into mass transit and other non-private 
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post the speed at which the lights are timed (Missouri in Phoenix is an example of 
this). 
112. Completely unnecessary  
113. Its a very busy street slowing it down will cause traffic to back up. 
114. Unnecessary  
115. don't see the need 
116. I don't believe the five mile speed difference will make much of a difference. 
117. The area is still high-traffic and an industrial/business route. Slowing the limit will 
increase traffic congestion.  
118. Speed limits are fine. The problem is there is virtually no enforcement, and a small 
number of drivers exceed the limits by a wide margin, a problem that won't be fixed by 
changing the limits. 
119. Changing the speed limit will not improve the safety unless Tempe starts enforcing the 
current speed limits in Town 
120. Lowering the speed limit does absolutely nothing if the flow of traffic remains between 
45-50mph. Issuing more tickets to normal people because of a sudden change during 
a time of economic strain is unnecessary and borderline unethical.  
121. Same as #1 
122. I'm not sure why the city believes it is necessary to change something that has been 
working well for many years. This proposal seems like an unnecessary use of funding. 
I disagree with spending tax dollars on new signs, surveys, and research when the 
current speed limits have been in place for years and appear to be working effectively 
as they are. 
123. Absolutely DO NOT keep reducing speed and/or reduce number of traffic lanes.  
Tempe keeps trying to make Tempe a walk/bike/masstransit/alternative transportation 
city.  This does not solve the auto/pedestrian accident issue. Education for 
pedestrians/scooter riders/bike riders/skateboarders & auto drivers need Education. 
124. we need to be able to move around more quickly, not slower. Expand the road instead. 
125. There are enough speed reinforcements in Tempe that exist. We just had the 
enhancements with the lights at the major intersections and the floating speed trap. 
Also we have the safety corridors that move as well.Our city does not need to become 
slow everywhere. 
126. 40+ all of McKellips  
127. 40 is a good speed 
128. I on this road and it is plenty safe at current speed. Enforcement for current speed limit 
would be a good idea, but dropping the speed limit is pointless for this small stretch  
129. Keep it consistent with what you're doing East of Scottsdale Rd. 
130. I feel reducing speed on Broadway is needed, but drivers will want an alternative to get 
in/out of Mesa and to the interstate. Plus, I'm not aware of McKellips being known to 
have schools, parks, or special zones. It's key to getting to ASU stadium and so I think 
reducing too many streets will frustrate people with their drive time. 
131. Jumping from 25 to 40 is ridiculous on paper, but it's clearly residential and 25 is fine 
for full residential streets. Again I will not support lowering speed limits on main 
thoroughfares like McKellips, ESPECIALLY when it makes it differ from the eastern 
section and just introduces confusion on where the speed line is drawn and causing 
random slowdowns on a straight line. Keep it 40. 
132. McKellips should be 45, its not a high pedestrian area and 40 is not the normal for this 
type of roadway.  
133. Why lower the speed limit such a small amount.  It will have no affect on safety. 
134. Read above response. 
135. Speed reduction is not required. Enforce the current limits.  
136. Unnecessary speed reduction 
137. There isn't sufficient basis to change it. Arbitrary changes in speed limits at different 
sections of the road, as with any unexpected change in traffic conditions, will have 
negative impacts on safety, not positive.

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138. no more change 
139. Love it and ket the traffic regulate it  
140. Lacks consistency and no good reason for the reduction. 
141. See, on some of these roads I think the answer isn't wasting paint on a new speed limit 
sign. Waste it on more STOP signs instead. Stagger the flow of traffic but compromise 
by keeping the speed limit what most local drivers are used to.  
142. Not realistic. Not enforceable. 
143. Seems too slow. 
144. I dont see the reason for this. 
145. Zero serious injury or fatal accidents in the past 5 years. This will make the speed limit 
inconsistent on McKellips rd.  
146. Again 45mph is appropriate for this type of roadway. 
147. Same answer as #1.  
148. 40 is already slow enough in this section of street.   
149. Speeding and traffic enforcement cameras are unjust, unconstitutional, and take 
money from the working class. 
150. Too many speed limit changes in a short time 
151. There is too much traffic to slow it down so much. Enforce the speed limit! 
152. This is a major thoroughfare and always has been. This is a primary busy street in 
Tempe and Scottsdale.  It is used as an alternative to the 101 and Scottsdale/Rural 
Road. This is not a residential street.  This street is an industrial/commercial area.  
153. 45 mph speed limit is fine 
154. Mc Kellips is a major street and steady traffic, 40 mph seems more realistic for the 
amount of traffic on that road. However, I don't travel over there on a daily basis 
155. needs one constant speed limit for the entire road. The constant changing of speed 
limits is unsafe 
 
Yes responses: 
1. 
It's a short distance and if traveling from west to east you will be coming from 30 mph.  
By the time you speed up you are at the light on Scottsdale Rd.  It may be helpful in 
keeping someone from trying to get through the yellow light before it turns red.   
2. 
Slower speeds are safer for non-car users. 
3. 
There is no justifiable reason to drive at excessive speed on roadways where 
pedestrians, cyclists, and turning vehicles are present. Slower is safer 
4. 
I haven't been in that area for a while. But with the new roundabout going in at College 
& McKellips, it makes sense. 
5. 
There are a lot of cyclists and pedestrians in this area due to Papago Park, and a 
slower speed limit would make the area feel safer.  
6. 
speeding 
7. 
more appropriate, considering growth in the area 
8. 
Same response as others  
9. 
Transition speed between to speed zones 
10. Increase safety and hopefully minimize reckless drivers 
11. I support the seed limit change. Speeding has become a major factor impacting traffic 
safety for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. . 
12. People drive way over speed limit 
13. Protecting pedestrians. 
14. This is an access route to Papago Park for pedestrians and cyclists.  A lower speed 
limit would provide a safer space for mixed use travel. 
15. as above 
16. I believe that reducing the speed limit on this road will make it safer.  
17. Traffic can flow, letting people get to their destination in the same amount of time, with 
infrastructure changes. We do not need small roads like Broadway to be 7 lanes wide, 
wider than highways across most of Europe. Reducing speed limits increases safety 
for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. It will also make it safer to enter or exit the

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road. Reducing traffic signal intervals so that you can cross an intersection with less 
frustration, and reducing the amber light duration will help with creating a need to 
actually stop before red. I see a minimum of 1-3 cars go through red at every crossing, 
and if you count amber, you can often see as many as 5-10. And, no danger of 
consequences.In Europe most urban speed limits were dropped from 30mph to 20mph 
over the past 5 years, simply because the statistics showed that (with a small 
European car designed for impact with pedestrians) at 30mph a child had a 60% 
chance of being killed, whereas 20mph gave them a 60% chance of survival.  
18. Way to many accidents in Phoenix. "In a wreck- get a check!" seems to be the mindset 
of people in Phoenix. 
19. Unlike the other corridors on this feedback form, Mickellips in this area is essentially a 
"road to nowhere" with driveways that literally exit onto the roadway  
20. It makes sense here.  
21. Slower speeds mean less serious crashes. Motorist skill level is low and only getting 
worse.  
22. I support all reduction in speed limits. Reduction in speed limits is great for businesses! 
Our streets need to be safe for all users, which includes pedestrians, cyclists, transit 
users, and cars. Data shows that reduced speed does not impact congestion, as traffic 
lights are timed appropriately and folks who need to travel at higher speeds then travel 
on our highways, which in Tempe are accessible and plentiful. While reduction in 
speed is a great first step, additional changes should include infrastructure changes to 
make the streets more difficult to speed along including bump outs, medians, barriered 
bike lanes and bus-only lanes.  
23. It's basically just residential anyways on that stretch. 
24. Seems to be a busy stretch with a lot of dense apartments and parks close by.  
25. people are already speeding way too fast on this stretch - we also need more than just 
reduced speed limit.  hopefully the road diet project helps... 
26. too many cars speeding from College to Scottsdale Rd. with a lot of noise involved 
from the cars 
27. I would prefer 25 mph as both sides are residential, but this is a start. 
28. I am a person who literally walks on the Southside of McKellips Rd from N. La Rosa to 
N Cavalier every day, once in the morning and once at night.  There is a long portion 
of that road in which the sidewalk is up against the road.  With Buses and so many 
vehicles going down it's literally quite dangerous.   At 40 miles an hour it's dangerous, 
however in the mornings so many are going way faster than the speed limit.  So, any 
lowering of the speed limit would be a good decision and help to a degree. 
29. Even though I have lived here less than 6 months, I believe having a decrease in 
speed limits is worthwhile. I believe a good amount of drivers would be willing to drive 
at least 5 mph less than how it is now. From what I've seen around here many drive 
around the speed limit, unless they're passing or being reckless. I think lowering the 
speed limit would help reduce accidents and the likelihood of them. These reasons 
may not sound like strong evidence to lower speed limits, but to me I believe they 
make sense and support lowering the speed limit in the proposed areas here in 
Tempe. 
30. This street, west of Scottsdale Road doesn't really go anywhere, so there is no need 
for drivers to drive fast.  Nonetheless, it seems to be a favorite drag racing stretch, 
where people love to rev engines and make lots of noise at all hours of the day.  
Maybe a lower speed limit would help. 
31. Too many drivers go past the speed limits now.  
32. safer 
33. Will help improve bike and pedestrian safety and is in accordance with the density in 
the area 
34. Residential area 
35. This, along with the upcoming roundabout, will make the area much safer. 
36. Safety for all road users

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37. Primarily residential artery so no need to "speed".  35 MPH is appropriate for this 
section of road. 
38. Approaching the roundabout at McKellips in College under construction, college will be 
30 miles an hour and I actually think that McKellips could go down to 30 miles an hour 
as well. But definitely reduced to 35 miles an hour, especially with the proposed 
changes coming to the lane realignments. 
39. Slower speeds = safer and quieter streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. 
40. Slower speeds are safer for all street users. 
41. Hopefully less accidents  
42. It makes sense. 
43. And have warning tickets for a year. 
44. I support Vision Zero to eliminate roadway deaths and traffic calming measures are 
critical to the viability of safe communities.  
45. On most streets Tempe drivers speed through the streets of Tempe with little regard 
for speed limits and safety! Decreasing the speed limit will at least hopefully slow 
drivers down. 
46. Same as above. 
47. Safer 
48. This area is getting more densely populated in addition to heavier traffic. Slower speed 
will bring caution to hiden side streets and driveways. 
49. Slower speeds save lives. Please just enforce it!! 
50. Drivers simply need to slow down. Tempe is full of pedestrians and cyclists.  
51. Safety 
52. Drivers go well beyond speed limit now. 
53. Slower speed limits make for safer streets 
54. I think it'd be safer for the pedestrians and cyclists. 
55. I'd like to see this decreased to 30 mph. 
56. Most newer vehicles will let you know the speed limit you're driving within, slower is 
better in this growing city. 
57. That is a very dangerous stretch of road that traverses mainly through residential 
areas. Let the speed be reduced for the safety of the residents. 
58. Increased safety for all road users and a more gradual speed limit change. 
59. I think the only real ways to reduce speed limits that are respected is to redesign the 
road itself.  When the road is straight and wide open, no obstructions people feel 
internally safer driving faster and often don't realize that.  A simple way to help is 
reducing the number of lanes, and the outermost lanes could be converted to 
dedicated bus/bikelanes separated from car traffic where private vehicles can't drive.  
Also needs to include good median design for line of sight as well as strategic 
landscaping/street trees to not only provide needed shade, sense of enclosure by the 
trees can subconsciously slow drivers as well as reducing temperatures/improving air 
quality, reducing some noise pollution to nearby properties. In this case going west 
McKellips ends in a culdesac. Reducing lanes is easy, we need dedicated bus and 
bikelanes badly. Signs don't do a good job at reducing speeds, the design and layout 
of the road itself is a huge deal.  
60. I don't travel this road enough but I'm sure the speeding drivers drive fast on this one 
as well.  
61. See previous answers 
62. Slowing down motor vehicle traffic could result in slightly safer conditions for cyclists 
on those roads 
63. The fewer speed changes the better. 
64. Tired of speeding on city streets 
65. Speed limits should be decreased.  In addition to lowering speed limits, infrastructure 
needs to be changed to force people to slow down. It is also about design. Apache has 
a 35 mph speed limit and yet people still speed through that street. Narrow the lanes, 
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actual necessary destinations (like a grocery store) , make the intersections smaller 
(for bikers, pedestrians, people with kids). If I wanted to bike to a grocery store that is a 
half a mile away from the Broadmor neighborhood to the Safeway on Broadway, it 
would not feel safe. It should not be this way. If I so choose, I should be able to walk or 
bike there without the fear of getting hit by a car. You can not blame low demand and 
ridership on people not wanting to utilize different alternative method when most 
people make a reasonable choice to drive instead of walk/bike because it feels safer 
than crossing a major 7 lane intersection. In summary, this is much more than just 
speed limits. Please look at the bigger picture.  
66. Yes, I support the speed reduction as the proposed area has numerous turn-offs along 
w/ heavy driving usage meaning the reduction would aid drivers in making safe and 
effective updates in the desired area. 
67. Safety 
68. Hazardous area. 
69. See previous response  
70. Same reasons as others 
71. Could use the reduction.  
72. I believe that lower speed limits will ensure better safety for vehicles and pedestrians.  
73. Slowly increasing the speed coming from the west going eastbound makes sense.  It's 
25 mph just west of College.  So, College to Scottsdale Rd 30 mph is reasonable since 
tge arterial roadways there are residential.  Then east of Scottsdale Rd it goes up to 40 
mph. 
74. It's safer for everyone.  
75. It makes sense to match adjacent speed limits 
76. Lowering the speed limit makes the road safer for all road users and pedestrians. 
Greatly reducing the probability of fatal crashes. What would truly make these roads 
safer and make people follow the speed limit is better street design. Stop making every 
road so straight and wide. This only encourages drivers to go faster regardless of what 
the speed limit is.  
77. This change provides a better transition between high and low speed areas 
78. Although I don't think that it will do anything to actually curb the speeding problem we 
have, I am hopeful that those who are interested in public safety will follow it. I do see 
the potential danger in those who will speed regardless to go just as fast while 
everyone else slows down, but alongside that concern I would hope that would mean 
that law enforcement would have more of a vested interest in stopping them. As it 
stands, there seems to have been very little (where I have noticed) effort to stop the 
speed racing that goes on at night. I've personally witnessed the deadly after effects of 
that along with the deadly consequences of people's poor driving habits in general. At 
least once a month I am almost hit or I see an accident unfold in front of me. More 
effort should be placed overall to protect drivers and pedestrians/cyclists from these 
people. 
79. We should decrease speeds anywhere bikes, walkers, dogs, kids commute! 
80. 35 is safer 
81. I too often bike along this section of McKellips and a slower speed limit will make it 
safer.   
82. Reducing speed limits will make pedestrians and cyclists safer.  
83. too many accidents and speeders 
84. It is time for Tempe to prioritize safety over excessive speeds. 
85. to reduce the severity of injuries when a crash occurs 
86. People drive too fast 
87. McKellips Road often has very congested traffic for the width of the road.  Many 
drivers are not very watchful.  Slowing the speed from 40 mph to 35 mph eases the 
speed down in preparation for the transition to the 25 mph section. 
88. Reasonable for residential area

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89. This is a wide street that goes through a mostly neighborhood area without 
connectivity due to the canal, so it does not create any advantage for longer through 
travel.  Treat it like a neighborhood street.   
90. This section of McKellips has frequent intersections and turning movements that 
already limit operating speeds. A 35 mph limit better reflects actual conditions and 
reduces crash severity on a heavily traveled corridor. 
91. Because speeds are currently too fast and people drive unsafeley in the area.  
92. Yes. Good amount of foot traffic near Papago and residential.  
93. We are a family that rides our bikes and with the speed limit being 40 most drivers are 
actually going 50+and distracted. There have been way too many accidents with 
pedestrians, bikes with vehicles.  
94. People drive way too fast here. If you want to help promote safer streets for walking & 
biking, we need to lower the speed limits. Anything over 35 in Tempe is pushing it 
usually unless you're on the outskirts of the city.  
95. I believe lower speed limits will create a safer environment for bikers and pedestrians. 
96. Same logic as on Miller, to go from 40 directly to 25 Mph, many people won't see or 
follow the new speed. It lets drivers know that they really do need to slow down, it isn't 
“just this section of road” 
97. There are virtually no traffic police in this godforsaken town, and people regularly go 
15 over the speed limit. So 45 = 60 to the vast majority of people. I go the exact speed 
limit, and often the victim of people's road rage. These roads are massively dangerous 
for pedestrians and drivers, and need to be slowed the hell down (and actually policed 
by traffic cops willing to ticket speeders) for safety.  
98. Because it doesn't hurt anyone to go a little slower. It makes the streets safer. 
99. McKellips Rd is now a residential street and 30 MPH is plenty 
100. See above 
101. Tempe experimented with McKellips a few years ago, adding plastic bollards to make 
a protected bike lane. After lots of complaints from vocal residents and non-residents, 
the bike lanes were removed.  The design was not very good and those that screamed 
the loudest turned back that progress.  Even in front of the school just north of 
Southern!  That is baffling -- a busy street in front of a high school with almost zero 
pedestrian protection and no protected bike lanes.  The infrastructure design needs to 
change, with narrower lanes, curbs protecting bike lanes, and trees close to the edge 
of the street. Higher speed limits make our streets more dangerous and the decrease 
in trip time is negligible.   
102. People drive way too fast. Slower speed limits are safer. 
103. people drive too fast 
104. See question 1 
105. As this area is seeing the expansion of more multi-level housing, there is more traffic.  
106. People drive to fast. 
107. I agree with the City that speeds on many of our materials are too high. As especially 
the north part of the city has added a lot of new housing and also commercial and 
office uses, the complexity of street use is too much for high speed limits. 
108. See above comments.  
109. Makes sense since 40 to 25 is a big drop in speed. I rather see it drop to 30 instead of 
35  
110. Seems like smart decision to transition down gradually from 40mph to 25 with the 
40mph in the middle? 
111. With both the roundabout project currently being constructed and the upcoming travel 
lane reduction from 4 to 2 (one in each direction), the speed limit should be reduced to 
safely navigate this roadway section. College Ave, being a single lane in either 
direction, at both north and south of McKellips Road is posted at 30 mph - driver 
expectancy and consistency is a contributing factor in safety of a roadway. I have 
personally witnessed several near-misses of vehicles pulling out from side streets 
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Road and believe a posted speed of 30 mph would be safer and benefit the traveling 
public, pedestrians and bicyclists alike. 
112. The higher the speed limit the fast people drive. People seem to think if they drive 5 or 
10 mph over the speed limit the police won't ticket them. Speeding has gotten out of 
control. Time to bring it back to safer speeds for everyone. 
113. I think speed limits changing on the same street makes drivers not realize that the 
speed limit is different past a certain point. I see this all the time on SR-51 in the 55 
mph areas. If the speed limit were lower throughout the entire street, that would be 
safer and result in less speeding in the areas that are already lower. 
114. I am OK with the change if it was found to be safer 
115. Same 
116. There are two major residential neighborhoods that are split from each other because 
it is dangerous to cross.  
117. safety is paramount 
118. Alot of accident  
119. The reduced speed limit is really important with the stop lights now removed and the 
roundabout soon to be in place. 
120. I would rather see Tempe police actually enforce the current speed limit than lower it!!! 
You can lower it to 25mph if you wanted but it won't slow people down unless it's 
enforced!   Also, any road with a bike plan should automatically have a lower speed 
limit to keep cyclists safe.  Have you ever had a car go past you 3 feet away going 
450mph?  It's scary as hell!  
121. I support speed limit reductions in all areas of the city. It is the right thing for the city to 
do and everyone needs to slow down and pay attention.  
122. I've seen people driving way over the speed limit all over the city, and some of them 
think that, by going faster, they can legally force others to go faster because people 
have an obligation to keep up with "the speed of traffic." I'd like to see some push-back 
on that notion by having the speed limit reduced. 
123. Lower speed limits improve public health and safety! 
124. adjacencies of residential housing. 
125. I live in this area and we need a better sense of safety coming from drivers. A better 
pedestrian culture.  
126. I do drive this section of roadway frequently. The speed limit should be consistent 
along the proposed stretch. This is a densely populated residential area as well with 
vehicles entering the roadway from the apartment complexes and side streets.  
127. Getting somewhere safely is more important than getting there fast. 
128. 35 mph is a good speed for this road. In general, where there is pedestrian and bike 
activity, speeed should be lower 
129. It makes the most sense. 
 
Not sure responses: 
1. 
Haven't been on McKellips for YEARS.  If it's a residential street, I support the change.  
If not; no. 
2. 
I don't really drive in this area and have little experience with whether the speed 
change is beneficial 
3. 
I don't have much experience with this area. 
4. 
Do not travel this road. 
5. 
There is a ton of data that says changing speed limits don't change driving behavior.  
Two things change speeds, traffic, and street design.  Quit worrying about the speed 
limits and designs streets that make people feel like they should go slower. 
6. 
I do not spend much time on McKellips, so don't feel confident in making a 
recommendation.  
7. 
Don't drive this stretch enough to know what it's like here. 
8. 
Don't drive this section of road.

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9. 
Traffic flow works now.  I suppose a gradual change from 25-40 works, but seems 
unnecessary. 
10. Not that familiar. 
11. Again not familiar with the area  
12. I never drive in this area. 
13. Don't drive Guadalupe enough to make an informed decision. 
14. I don't ever travel this route 
15. Don't use the road regularly 
16. Don't drive there 
17. I am not familiar to those roads. 
18. I would defer to the feedback of the residents and businesses on/near this segment of 
road. 
19. Don't drive this street often 
20. I am not sure as I do not believe both the public meeting or council presentation 
provide me with enough information to determine if these proposed speed limit 
changes are reasonable and meaningful.  I define these two terms as follows: 
- Reasonable means they fit the road classification and that the roadway physically 
supports the posted speed limit (PSL). 
- Meaningful means they are based on a quantitative process that reviews speed and 
crash data using Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) USLIMITS2 tool, which 
defines the national standard of care for speed limit setting.If Tempe is using 
USLIMITS2, that should be disclosed in public and council presentations. If not, the 
city should explain why, given its role in promoting consistency and safety. The 
process should clearly show whether the proposed speed limit is above, below, or at 
the USLIMITS2 recommendation, calibrated with local crash and speed data. 
Research (see NCHRP Report 504: Design Speed, Operating Speed, and Posted 
Speed Limit Practices) indicates that the PSL is the only independent variable that 
influences driver speed behavior, provided there is a reasonable level of enforcement. 
Typically, 85% of drivers travel at PSL + 5 to 10 mph, which falls under the usual 
enforcement threshold of 11-15 mph over the limit. Pace speed is also important on 
long arterials without frequent interruptions (signals). Why this matters: 
- Reducing mean speed and speed differential improves safety and enables FHWA 
Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) related to speed to help quantify potential crash 
reduction benefits. 
- The Safe System Approach (Safer People, Safer Roads & Safer Speeds) should be 
used to communicate this point: managing speed is essential to reducing kinetic 
energy and crash severity. To reinforce reasonable speed behavior, Tempe should 
adopt a systematic and scheduled speed enforcement program that rotates through all 
city streets. This could include: 
- Set enforcement stations on key arterials with a static speed limit sign, followed by a 
dynamic speed feedback sign, and then a visible police civil traffic enforcement station 
that allows the officer and the offender to pull off the arterial at a safer location. 
- The University of Arizona Center for Applied Transportation Science (CATS) study for 
Pima County DOT found these setups highly effective in reducing speed-related 
crashes. Tempe should replicate this approach and conduct before-and-after studies 
as part of its Vision Zero strategy. Physical design changes should complement 
enforcement: 
- Traffic signals and Roundabouts to manage conflict points and reduce severe crash 
risk. 
- Raised speed table crosswalks on minor arterials, collectors and at roundabouts. 
- Access control medians on roads like Scottsdale Road in north Tempe, allowing left 
turns only at signals and select mid-block locations, plus improved lighting and mid-
block HAWKs. 
- Raised mid-block speed tables on College Avenue and similar Tempe streets to 
reinforce proposed speed limits, especially near curves with crash history.

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- Consider narrowing lanes to 11 feet to encourage lower operating speeds. 
- Curb extension (bulb-outs) like what is being done on Mill Avenue in downtown. 
- Raised intersections to slow speeds in the intersections to help mitigate conflict 
points and reduce severe crash risk. Finally, I do not support zero-tolerance 
enforcement or safety zones based on crash frequency or history. These approaches 
waste resources, send the wrong message, and do not align with best practices. 
Enforcement should aim for reasonable speed and yielding behaviors that reduces 
crash risk, applied equitably across all roads and intersections. Cherry-picking roads or 
intersections based on crash history along for special enforcement often masks 
underlying design issues and unfairly shifts blame to drivers instead of addressing root 
causes that crash risk applies to all roads and intersections. 
21. I do not use McKellips often enough to have an opinion, but I'm not sure that there is 
that heavy of a traffic flow that it needs to be slowed down. 
22. I'm less familiar with the area 
23. Seems there is little to no enforcement of the existing speed limits.  Not sure what the 
point is to reduce if the current one is not enforced. 
24. Don't drive in that area enougn 
25. What is the problem 
26. never go there 
27. seems like it's a good opprtunity to slow down between 40 and 25, but I don't drive 
there a lot, so I couldn't really say if it's a necessary change. 
28. I don't travel this route often and don't have an opinion  
29. I do not travel very often on that road, so am not sure how to respond. 
30. This is a step down from the 40 mph to eventually get to the 25 mph at the end 
 
22. Do you support the proposed speed limit changes for Roosevelt Street? 
 
Total responses: 643 
 
23. Why did you select your answer in the previous question?  
 
No responses: 
1. 
It is fine the way it is.  
2. 
Speed limits are not the problem. Distracted driving is. Please enforce the distracted 
driving laws. 
3. 
Seems a safe enough speed as is. 
4. 
Because no one enforces the speed limit. You get slow people and fast people and 
then you get accidents. If you cannot enforce it then stop asking to change.  
5. 
Non-residential street,  secondary arterial - would create traffic congestion  
11%
44%
45%
Not sure (69)
Yes (281)
No (293)

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6. 
The speed limits are fine as they are and don't need to be changed. 
7. 
Please leave the speed limits as is. The sections that are 35 mph have less congestion 
and allow me to get where I need to go.  
8. 
The speed limit is sufficient as it is. This is clearly a cash grab by the city after 
implementation speed cameras and not really about public safety and greater police 
patrols rather than this.  
9. 
Speed limit is fine now  
10. This is all industrial, the road at Alameda,and Fairmont have very deep dips that slow 
down the traffic already. 
11. The speed is safe with improved safety of cars.  There are not pedestrians in the area.  
Traffic is bad enough. 
12. Stop with the controlling speeds already! First there are random pop up speed traps, 
and now you want to make it even more cumbersome to drive around this city by 
further slowing traffic! Is someone that works in Tempe bored and trying to create busy 
work for themselves?? Good grief, leave the traffic speed where they are!!  
13. No data presented showing an unusual increase in accidents related to speed 
14. Slower speed limits will only cause more frustration and unsafe lane changes.  
15. I feel that the Police need to enforce the existing speed limits as they are today by 
writing tickets to the violators,  It doesn't matter what you change the speed limit to, if 
there is no enforcement, people will continue to speed. Once driver's begin to see the 
Police pulling speeders over for speeding, other drivers will begin to be more aware of 
their speed in that area,  People will begin to talk about these areas with heavy police 
presence for speeding and they will begin to change their driving habits.   "Why reduce 
the speed limits which aren't being enforced now to a slower speed limit which won't 
be enforced?  And if you begin to enforce it once you change the limit to a slower 
speed, shame on you!  The same could have been accomplished by enforcing the 
original speed limit.  By reducing the speed limit, this would be punishing everyone for 
what the few are doing." 
16. I don't support lowering the speed limits. I do support being more consistent across 
Tempe. Inconsistent speed limits mean people don't know how fast they should drive 
and this contributes to other people getting impatient and doing things that then cause 
accidents. 
17. Leave speed limits as they are.  
18. I think the single most valuable thing to do is to enforce the speed limits we currently 
have. We can put up new signage that further limits speed, but much like the lovely 
person who travels down the stretch of Hermosa near my house at 60MPH+ with their 
unrestricted exhaust, unless we enforce the limits consistently slower limits will just 
irritate the good people of Tempe. 
19. This is illogical. The speed limit should be 25 the whole way. 
20. Speed limits are stupid. I don't feel free. 
21. There has been no significant or noticeable change to pedestrian/bicycle traffic to 
require reducing the speed limit in these areas 
22. This part of Roosevelt is almost entirely in an industrial area. 
23. Speed is not the issue with Tempe traffic. In fact changing the speed along the length 
seems like a speed trap to give out tickets. 
24. This area is largely a through-traffic road. Decreasing speed limits will only stress 
traffic congestion  
25. I do not support this. This is complete BS. 
26. Our streets are already congested. Lowering the speed limit will only make this worse. 
Enforce the existing speed limits instead  
27. The city struggles to enforce existing codes and laws, lowering the limit exacerbates 
this issue without benefit. Enforce the current limits. 
28. No documents show the effect of previous speed limit reductions. If the previous 
reductions are not reducing accidents, injuries or deaths, then I do not see a reason for 
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29. All it will do is generate more ticket revenue and increase insurance costs for Tempe 
residents.....the existing speed limits are FINE if enforced! 
30. This is zoned industrial, not alot of houses, 3 of the intersections have deep dips in the 
road,making people slow down. 
31. Too slow. 
32. The proposal of 30 mph is inconsistent with both adjoining blocks of 25 mph.  Creating 
a 1-mile stretch in the middle with a different limit is a recipe for accidental speed 
violations.  It should match the adjoining blocks at 25 mph.  Do not force drivers to 
constantly change speed while traveling the same stretch of road. 
33. let ice handle it. 
34. Same as above 
35. Lowering the speed limit by 5 mph won't prevent people from speeding. Speed trap 
cameras, traffic circles, chicanes, chokers, or other alternatives that force cars to slow 
down would be more effective. 
36. because we need to move traffic through, not slow it down. 
37. I don't understand the need for the change.  
38. See above responses 
39. No matter what the speed limit is, there's always going to be speeders and crazy 
drivers.  Crack down on those. 
40. The information presented does not support any of the three reasons presented for the 
proposed changes.  (Pasted below) It appears someone “just wants it that way.” This 
is not progress nor benefit for the community or society.  
-Staff is “right sizing” the speeds to match what is happening in the area. 
- Roadway functions can change over time. 
-Speeds should match the adjacent roadside culture. 
41. Industrial area has no need for lower speeds 
42. Industrial are current speed limit makes sense. 
43. Slower speed limit will slow down traffic adding unnecessary travel time to an already 
busy city. If you want to increase safety, increase the requirements to obtain a driver's 
licence instead of punishing those who know how to drive by increasing the amount of 
slow drivers on the road. Enforce that the left lane is for passing and that ALL slower 
traffic shall keep right.  
44. A change of the posted mph could possibly hurt average citizens who mostly stay in 
the posted limit. Such as myself. Out of habit I would be breaking the limit by forgetting 
to take notice of the change on all of these roadways. Non average citizens, who break 
the speed limit, and other traffic laws with impunity, will only continue to break the laws 
because of low enforcement. They will never notice the change in posted speed. I 
personally hear, and sometimes see at all hours on Guadalupe, high performance 
vehicles and motorcycles racing at very high speeds as if at a drag racing track. I 
believe that seeing enforcement - signs warning of photo radar, or police with radar on 
motorcycles or on vehicles posted clearly in a very visible location on rotation would be 
a good deterrent. Show enforcement occasionally all over the city all of the time. I don't 
see this being done anywhere in the city now.  Noise from these vehicles all over 
Tempe is an issue for another time. Thank you for this opportunity to take part in this 
survey.  
45. It's not necessary. 
46. Because I need to get where I am going.  I don't want to crawl all the way to work. 
47. I believe it is already at a safe speed. 
48. There is no need to reduce any speed limits.   
49. Reducing speed limits is a waste of time if there's no enforcement. This is the case for 
previous reductions in speed limits. There's been little enforcement. 
50. It will be frustrating and won't make a difference  
51. Everything moves safely and smoothly as is. 
52. Data

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53. People who speed will continue to speed. Lowering the speed limit, has shown in 
study after study, to often INCREASE traffic accidents in this state. I trust the research. 
54. Existing speed limits are already reasonable and shouldn't be changed. 
55. See above. 
56. The police are just looking for easier ways to pull a vehicle over. EVERYONE in 
Arizona drives 10+ miles over speed limits. Lowering the speed limit will cause chaos, 
especially with older drivers as they drive slower already and create problems. 
57. There is no valid reason for this change.  Where  are the 85th percentile speed studies 
to justify it? 
58. PHX Metro and Tempe is not a walker/biker environment as much as the city would 
like it to be...it's not dense enough, people drive. The city should take steps to optimize 
lights and inform people of green waves to better handle commutes, rather than torture 
residents. 
59. The speed limit merely indicates the speed at which police an issue tickets. Per AZ 
DOT website: https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-
construction/traffic/faq/establishing-speed-limits ""Before and after" studies 
consistently demonstrate that there are no significant changes in traffic speeds 
following the posting of new or revised speed limits. Furthermore, no published 
research findings have established any direct relationship between posted speed limits 
and crash frequency..." As no data has been presented about the 85th percentile 
speeds and ADOT is clear that this will not accomplish any objectives other than the 
ability to write speeding tickets for lower speeds, this proposal should be called out for 
what it is: creating an enforcement speed trap to raise revenue. 
60. City has provided no information to justify the proposed change, yet asks for 
justification on citizens' responses.  
61. Current limits are not effectively followed or enforced.   If there is s safety concern,  
let's start by following the current limit.   Further reduction is futile.  
62. You can't even enforce the speed limits as they are. Reducing the speed limit is not 
going to resolve the issue of people speeding. 
63. Hardy is busy enough already in this section, don't drive more cars to it by 
disincentivizing Roosevelt  
64. City is motivated by money grab not safety, it's an unnecessary change that only came 
about because they've installed speed cameras everywhere  
65. Current speed limits are appropriate  
66. I'm not interested in slowing down the speed limit on these roads as they already get 
congested with traffic and backups to begin with. I've also noticed the speed traps 
already set up when streets go from 45 to 40 with speed monitors right away and find 
these to be predatory on drivers.  
67. I believe that the existing speed limit is adequate for current street design and size as 
well as for the vehicle and pedestrian traffic of that area. The current speed limit 
enhances the flow of traffic.  
68. Slower speeds are not necessary on busy main roads. Drivers just need to actually 
follow the speed limit and not treat it as a suggested starting point. 
69. Tempe leadership is proposing this change while providing little to no quantitative data 
to support the push to make this change. Reducing the speed limit by 5 mph will have 
no actual effect on safety. Leadership is doing this to give the appearance that they 
are working without addressing the more difficult root cause of car accidents. Tempe 
leadership should focus on making actual changes to specific road conditions rather 
than impose lower speeds on major roadways. We need better Leadership for Tempe! 
70. Industrial more than residential 
71. 35 mph is safe. 
72. Tired of City council arbitrarily changing those speed limits and putting in photo radar. 
It's all about making money! 
73. It's going to cause more traffic. 
74. Raise it to 45

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75. We need faster speeds on the roads, not slower.  Pedestrians shouldn't be playing in 
the streets and expecting everyone to stop what they are doing when they are too lazy 
to use a crosswalk at a light where cars are stopped  
76. Because no matter what you set the speed limit at, people will continue to do 10-15 
mph more. You see it everywhere, and the police do not enforce it. If the police would 
start ticketing people for speeding, people would be more inclined to do the speed limit 
or closer to it.  
77. Speeds are just fine, this is a money grab from local traffic law enforcement to gain 
funds 
78. You are changing speed limits too many times on one road. 
79. 35 is slow already. Reducing all these speed limits around town are only going to 
create a bunch of criminals. If a road is engineered for a certain speed, that's what 
people will go, regardless of what the sign says.  
80. Will cause traffic backups and delays!! 
81. Roosevelt already has a park and speed bumps that deter drivers from driving fast. 
Because of Clark Park, this area is already congested with drivers, a reduction in 
speed will only continue to contribute to the traffic. The enlarged speed bumps already 
force drivers to drive slow and slam on their brakes before driving over the speed 
bump.  
82. Creates confusion and lack of continuity. Also gives credibility to cops to ticket if you 
accidentally forget or miss the sign. Best to do an Avery large area the same if 
reducing.  
83. If the change is only being made to increased motorcycle accidents then I think 
changing the speed limits isn't going to fix the issue. I do wonder if motorcyclists are 
confusing lane filtering which is now legal with lane splitting and that's what is 
increasing those accidents for that specific population. If accidents are down in other 
areas and it's just motorcycles that are the issue, I think that's worth looking into 
instead of changing the speed limits because that won't fix lane splitting issues.  
84. Speed never killed anyone, it's the sudden stops caused by slow drivers paying no 
attention, and having no consideration for drivers behind them. Additionally, 
pedestrians do NOT have a right to just walk into the street without looking to see if it's 
safe, pedestrians should be made to carry liability insurance to pay for the damage 
they cause when hitting a vehicle or causing an accident to avoid them. Increase the 
speed to 65, less time on the road equals traffic reduction. At 65mph there would be 
more than 50% less traffic on the road at one time 
85. Decreasing speed limits will likely lead to increased accidents in already-congested, 
high traffic areas. Additionally, the proposed change appears to be an arbitrary 
decrease which doesn't seem to be backed by data-driven decisions (I.e. no known 
correlation between the speed limit decrease of 5mph to fewer accidents in the given 
areas). Alternatively, this proposed change may cause increased accidents by creating 
more traffic congestion and road rage.  
86. Stop lawsuits  
87. Same reasons, lack of data to support making the change.   
88. I do not support lowering the speed limit because these roads are primary 
thoroughfares, and reducing speeds will increase congestion and travel time without 
clear evidence of safety benefits. Lowering the limit by 5 mph is unlikely to change 
driving behavior but will require additional enforcement resources that could be better 
used elsewhere. 
89. Because you guys need to fix the timer system at the traffic lights first before you lower 
the speed limit. Lowering the speed limit without proper traffic implementations first will 
continue to build up more traffic in the city. Install traffic sensors at lights to be more 
efficient with current traffic conditions and then lower speeds. You will have less 
people speeding through yellow/red lights and more efficient and safe traffic system for 
pedestrians and vehicles.

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90. This is an attempt to increase revenue generated from speeding tickets. There is no 
need for reductions in this area. This is the same as the unlawful traffic cameras 
installed.  
91. This will slow traffic down. If people commit egregious speeding, they will do it 
regardless of speed limit.  
92. Changes like this make for more traffic problems 
93. Useless change. This is an industrial area that's not even that transited. How about 
you guys fix the gigantic pot holes in this street, or are you keeping those as a speed 
deterrent? 
94. I think 35 miles per hour works perfectly fine, I don't see any issues with it.  
95. Please present data-driven evidence for this proposal 
96. They have alot of students and people too and they shouldn't move it because from 5 it 
does not work, there is too much distraction on the street, the university has grown so 
much, maybe to train the students and bicycle people more instead, 5 mph does not 
count  
97. The entire section should be the same speed - 25, 30 or 35 but all the same. 
98. Slow enough already. 
99. Unnecessary  
100. Make it all 25 
101. I don't believe the five mile speed difference will make much of a difference. 
102. Speed limits are fine. The problem is there is virtually no enforcement, and a small 
number of drivers exceed the limits by a wide margin, a problem that won't be fixed by 
changing the limits. 
103. Changing the speed limit will not improve the safety unless Tempe starts enforcing the 
current speed limits in Town 
104. Lowering the speed limit does absolutely nothing if the flow of traffic remains between 
45-50mph. Issuing more tickets to normal people because of a sudden change during 
a time of economic strain is unnecessary and borderline unethical.  
105. Same as #1 
106. The current speed limits in the city of Tempe are fine the way they are.  I'm not sure 
why the city believes it is necessary to change something that has been working well 
for many years. This proposal seems like an unnecessary use of funding. I disagree 
with spending tax dollars on new signs, surveys, and research when the current speed 
limits have been in place for years and appear to be working effectively as they are. 
107. Traffic already moves too slow, most of the time there's congestion and traffic it's 
already difficult to get up to the currently posted speed limit.  
108. Absolutely DO NOT keep reducing speed and/or reduce number of traffic lanes.  
Tempe keeps trying to make Tempe a walk/bike/masstransit/alternative transportation 
city.  This does not solve the auto/pedestrian accident issue. Education for 
pedestrians/scooter riders/bike riders/skateboarders & auto drivers need Education. 
109. How about... EXISTING: 25, 35, 25PROPOSED: 30, 30, 30...? I will accept a slow 
down in the middle with an increase at the ends. 
110. There are enough speed reinforcements in Tempe that exist. We just had the 
enhancements with the lights at the major intersections and the floating speed trap. 
Also we have the safety corridors that move as well.Our city does not need to become 
slow everywhere. 
111. There are too few speed limit signs, in both directions on this street. Just put signs up. 
112. 40 on all 
113. 35 is a good speed 
114. Unneeded. Speed self-limiting at south portion of proposed area due to intersection 
drainage profile. Mainly local access and truck traffic. Increase curb radii at the SW 
corner of B-way for improved ped safety - the big trucks struggle with the tight radius 
and ofter curb-hop onto ped waiting space. 
115. The current limit seems fine

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116. whats the point? This type of roadway should be 35 or 45 for a natural flow of traffic. 
Also ENFORCE HANDS FREE! 
117. Why lower the speed limit such a small amount.  It will have no affect on safety. 
118. Read above response. 
119. Speed reduction is not required. Enforce the current limits.  
120. Look at the other speed limits on the street 
121. Unnecessary speed reduction 
122. no more change 
123. Already has speed bumps. Traffic should not crawl through down this needed artery. 
124. Pick a speed for the entire street and stick to it.  Make the entire street 30. 
125. Keep it 30 all the way.  The changing speed limits along one route are often designed 
to catch drivers unaware of such changes. If changes are made of varying speed limits 
along one route, install flashing speed radar signs, signaling the drivers speed vs the 
actual speed.  
126. Not realistic.  It enforceable  
127. Seems too slow. 
128. It's mostly industrial unless there documented excessive speeding or accidents.  
129. Do not lower the speed limits, the limits are adequate as-is 
130. It's not very busy there, no reason to drop the speed. 
131. Same answer as #1.  
132. difficult to comply 
133. This is another road that is already set slow enough.  
134. Speeding and traffic enforcement cameras are unjust, unconstitutional, and take 
money from the working class. 
135. Don't make us like Tucson where it takes forever to get anywhere  
136. It's industrial not residential. 
137. There is too much traffic to slow it down so much. Enforce the speed limit! 
138. 35 mph speed limit is fine 
139. With all the dips on Roosevelt from Southern to Broadway, I don't agree that the need 
to reduce the speed limit to 30 is necessary. You barely get up to speed and need to 
slow down for the dips and the stop signs.  Also, I don't know the reason why this 
particular street needs a slower speed limit, is it for cars traveling east and west so 
they are able to cross Roosevelt?  
140. needs one constant speed limit for the entire road 
 
Yes responses: 
1. 
Slower speeds are safer for non-car users. 
2. 
There is no justifiable reason to drive at excessive speed on roadways where 
pedestrians, cyclists, and turning vehicles are present. Slower is safer 
3. 
I specifically ride my bike along the corridor often, 30 MPH is more manageable. 
4. 
Many houses and foot traffic in the area. 
5. 
people speeding 
6. 
Same 
7. 
Increase safety and hopefully minimize reckless drivers 
8. 
I support the seed limit change. Speeding has become a major factor impacting traffic 
safety for drivers, bikers and pedestrians.  
9. 
People drive way over speed limit 
10. Yes, lower the speed limit and add protective curbs (concrete!) for the bike lanes. 
11. Protecting pedestrians. 
12. Trucks accessing Roosevelt Street from adjacent properties require time to enter the 
roadway.  A reduced speed limit provides greater time to react to turning vehicles. 
13. as above 
14. I believe that reducing the speed limit on this road will make it safer.  
15. Traffic can flow, letting people get to their destination in the same amount of time, with 
infrastructure changes. We do not need small roads like Broadway to be 7 lanes wide,

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wider than highways across most of Europe. Reducing speed limits increases safety 
for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. It will also make it safer to enter or exit the 
road. Reducing traffic signal intervals so that you can cross an intersection with less 
frustration, and reducing the amber light duration will help with creating a need to 
actually stop before red. I see a minimum of 1-3 cars go through red at every crossing, 
and if you count amber, you can often see as many as 5-10. And, no danger of 
consequences. In Europe most urban speed limits were dropped from 30mph to 
20mph over the past 5 years, simply because the statistics showed that (with a small 
European car designed for impact with pedestrians) at 30mph a child had a 60% 
chance of being killed, whereas 20mph gave them a 60% chance of survival. Having 
the speed limit change willy nilly like this is not safe, it means that people will disregard 
it most of the time.  
16. Slower speeds mean less serious crashes. Motorist skill level is low and only getting 
worse.  
17. This is a frequent corridor for bike travel and is along a park and community center 
18. Safer for pedestrians and bicyclists  
19. The answer is yes with the added bit that it should match with the other roads.  so it 
should go down to 25mph to match.  this one mile strech would make it more likely for 
speeding on either side of the stretch. 
20. Helps make it more consistent.  
21. The quality of the road south of Alameda effectively has traffic calming with the deep 
street gutters and old railroad track grade crossing which can be dangerous when 
someone hits it at 35-40 mph. 
22. Even though I have lived here less than 6 months, I believe having a decrease in 
speed limits is worthwhile. I believe a good amount of drivers would be willing to drive 
at least 5 mph less than how it is now. From what I've seen around here many drive 
around the speed limit, unless they're passing or being reckless. I think lowering the 
speed limit would help reduce accidents and the likelihood of them. 
 
 
 
These reasons may not sound like strong evidence to lower speed limits, but to me I 
believe they make sense and support lowering the speed limit in the proposed areas 
here in Tempe. 
23. Too many drivers go past the speed limits now.  
24. safer 
25. This would smooth traffic flow  
26. Will help improve bike and pedestrian safety and is in accordance with the density in 
the area 
27. I cycle on this stretch of road and people frequently speed on it, making it unsafe. A 
lower speed limit would help, but it needs to be enforced.  
28. I bike along Roosevelt every day for my commute and would appreciate slower 
speeds. 
29. Safety for all road users 
30. Slower speeds = safer and quieter streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. 
31. Slower speeds are safer for all street users. 
32. This change makes sense.  Going from 25mph to 35 mph and back again to 25 mph is 
too much variability.   
33. Yes, and have warning tickets for a year. 
34. This is slated for a bike-it route and should be slower than the marked 35 MPH speed.  
35. I support Vision Zero to eliminate roadway deaths and traffic calming measures are 
critical to the viability of safe communities.  
36. On most streets Tempe drivers speed through the streets of Tempe with little regard 
for speed limits and safety! Decreasing the speed limit will at least hopefully slow 
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37. Safer 
38. Dense residential. 
39. Slower speeds save lives. Please just enforce it!! 
40. Lots of cyclists on this pathway 
41. north of University?  I may have never driven on this stretch of road.  
42. Safety 
43. Drivers go well beyond speed limit now. 
44. 25 is more in line with a residential neighborhood. 
45. Slower streets are safer, especially those with bike lanes, also the dips in this road are 
dangerous at speed 
46. I think it'd be safer for the pedestrians and cyclists. 
47. Honestly, it seems like we should decrease this to 25 - I mean it is 25 on both ends, 
might as well be consistent and just go 25 all the way through. 
48. Most newer vehicles will let you know the speed limit you're driving within, slower is 
better in this growing city. 
49. If possible, I would say that the speed be reduced further to 25mph to allow for 
industrial and commercial vehicles to make their turns and maneuver smoothly and 
safely on the roads. 
50. Increased safety for all road users and better speed limit consistency. 25 mph would 
be preferable. 
51. This is an industrial area yeah, but then again it'd help make those driving trucks be a 
little more careful when navigating, this also can help reduce risks of workers getting 
around the area being injured by auto-violence (accidents). 
52. Definitely slow this down. This is a lower-stress road to bike on since it has less truck 
traffic than Hardy.... but the bike lanes are so narrow. Slower is better. 
53. Improved safety 
54. This street has a very good bicycle lane on it, and it would see more adoption with 
slower speeds and it would be safer in the event of an accident. Aside from that, 
please see other answers. 
55. Slowing down motor vehicle traffic could result in slightly safer conditions for cyclists 
on those roads 
56. Makes is closer to the other speeds on either side. 
57. The road has lots of dips and it could reduce wear and tear on vehicles.  
58. This makes sense if you are turning Roosevelt into a bike corridor. 
59. 25 feels safer 
60. This is probably the only street where a lower and consistent speed makes sense due 
to the frequent bumps and businesses requiring semi truck access that line Roosevelt. 
61. Tired of speeding on city streets 
62. Speeding is out of control in Tempe but if the current laws aren't really enforced what 
effect will lowering them have? 
63. Speed limits should be decreased.  In addition to lowering speed limits, infrastructure 
needs to be changed to force people to slow down. It is also about design. Apache has 
a 35 mph speed limit and yet people still speed through that street. Narrow the lanes, 
put medians in, put proper protected bike lanes on major roads so people can get to 
actual necessary destinations (like a grocery store) , make the intersections smaller 
(for bikers, pedestrians, people with kids). If I wanted to bike to a grocery store that is a 
half a mile away from the Broadmor neighborhood to the Safeway on Broadway, it 
would not feel safe. It should not be this way. If I so choose, I should be able to walk or 
bike there without the fear of getting hit by a car. You can not blame low demand and 
ridership on people not wanting to utilize different alternative method when most 
people make a reasonable choice to drive instead of walk/bike because it feels safer 
than crossing a major 7 lane intersection. In summary, this is much more than just 
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64. Yes, I support the speed reduction as the proposed area has numerous turn-offs along 
w/ heavy driving usage meaning the reduction would aid drivers in making safe and 
effective updates in the desired area. 
65. Safety. 
66. We have to many speeders not only in Tempe but all across the valley.  People 
slowing down may or may not happen, it is a start. 
67. See previous response  
68. Cars go too fast. A lower limit is a small step to sanity. 
69. I believe that lower speed limits will ensure better safety for vehicles and pedestrians.  
70. Residents and working area. 
71. That's currently a pretty sharp increase/decrease in speed in that area 25 mph to 35 
mph.  It should be treated the same as Hardy or Beck 30 mph. 
72. 5 mph slower just might save some lives.  
73. I notice a lot of drivers use this route to avoid traffic, and often speed. A lot of bikers 
and pedestrians use this road as well, and lowering the speed limit would be beneficial 
and safer for all 
74. It makes sense to match adjacent speed limits 
75. Lowering the speed limit makes the road safer for all road users and pedestrians. 
Greatly reducing the probability of fatal crashes. What would truly make these roads 
safer and make people follow the speed limit is better street design. Stop making every 
road so straight and wide. This only encourages drivers to go faster regardless of what 
the speed limit is.  
76. I commute on this road by bike. I often see cars coming out of the 35mph zone into the 
25mph zone at high speeds. This change to reduce speeds will make the road safer. 
77. Although I don't think that it will do anything to actually curb the speeding problem we 
have, I am hopeful that those who are interested in public safety will follow it. I do see 
the potential danger in those who will speed regardless to go just as fast while 
everyone else slows down, but alongside that concern I would hope that would mean 
that law enforcement would have more of a vested interest in stopping them. As it 
stands, there seems to have been very little (where I have noticed) effort to stop the 
speed racing that goes on at night. I've personally witnessed the deadly after effects of 
that along with the deadly consequences of people's poor driving habits in general. At 
least once a month I am almost hit or I see an accident unfold in front of me. More 
effort should be placed overall to protect drivers and pedestrians/cyclists from these 
people. 
78. We should decrease speeds anywhere bikes, walkers, dogs, kids commute! 
79. Yes I work in the area and people fly down this road.  I hope there is also enforcement 
of these speed limits with speed cameras. 
80. Although industrial, slower is better 
81. Roosevelt is heavily trafficked at times, mostly trucks in that quasi-industrial area. If the 
lights would be re-programmed to allow smooth North-South flow it would move traffic 
through town quicker. 
82. Reducing speed limits will make pedestrians and cyclists safer.  
83. too many accidents and speeders 
84. It is time for Tempe to prioritize safety over excessive speeds. 
85. It is so terrifying to bike here, and I do it frequently. Cars fly through this warehouse-
like area, even though it's in a popular biking area that helps connect to points north 
and west. I'd love for this street to be redesigned or made into a one-way street with a 
cycle track. Vehicle speeds definitely need to be lowered here.  
86. to reduce the severity of injuries when a crash occurs 
87. A limit just 5 mph more, versus 10 mph, is a less drastic difference. 
88. The 35 mph stretch of Roosevelt Street between Southern & Broadway is considerably 
faster than the 25 mph sections from Southern to US60/I10 & Broadway to the North.  
That considerable speed inconsistency encourages unsafe speeds where drivers may 
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89. It has bike lanes, so would be nice to slow down traffic to make it safer for non vehicle 
transportation. 
90. Roosevelt directly serves local destinations where people regularly bike. A 30 mph 
limit supports safer neighborhood access and discourages cut-through speeding. 
91. For consistency, make the whole thing 30. Having it jump back and forth from 25 to 35 
to 25 all willy-nilly is confusing for drivers. 
92. Because speeds are currently too fast and people drive unsafeley in the area.  
93. We are a family that rides our bikes and with the speed limit being 35 most drivers are 
actually going 40-45+ and distracted. There have been way too many accidents with 
pedestrians, bikes with vehicles.  
94. People drive way too fast here. If you want to help promote safer streets for walking & 
biking, we need to lower the speed limits.  
95. Safety, I believe this street has parks, special speed zones, and high bicycle traffic. 
96. I believe lower speed limits will create a safer environment for bikers and pedestrians. 
97. Makes sense in high pedestrian areas near the university.  
98. Agree since it's surrounded by 25 
99. There are virtually no traffic police in this godforsaken town, and people regularly go 
15 over the speed limit. So 45 = 60 to the vast majority of people. I go the exact speed 
limit, and often the victim of people's road rage. These roads are massively dangerous 
for pedestrians and drivers, and need to be slowed the hell down (and actually policed 
by traffic cops willing to ticket speeders) for safety.  
100. Because it doesn't hurt anyone to go a little slower. It makes the streets safer. 
101. Roosevelt is the new route for the Handlebar BikeIT boulevard and a lower speed will 
make is safer and more comfortable for bicyclists 
102. See above 
103. All of Roosevelt should be designed for 25 MPH.  
104. People drive way too fast. Slower speed limits are safer. 
105. people drive too fast 
106. Slowing near parks is always a great idea 
107. Congested area. 
108. See question 1 
109. People drive to fast. 
110. I agree with the City that speeds on many of our materials are too high. As especially 
the north part of the city has added a lot of new housing and also commercial and 
office uses, the complexity of street use is too much for high speed limits. 
111. Yeah, nerf this one. Passes through too many smaller streets and winds a bit.  
112. see above.  
113. People drive too fast here, having walked it many times as a pedestrian. It would be 
safer if the speed limit were lowered.  
114. The higher the speed limit the fast people drive. People seem to think if they drive 5 or 
10 mph over the speed limit the police won't ticket them. Speeding has gotten out of 
control. Time to bring it back to safer speeds for everyone. 
115. I think speed limits changing on the same street makes drivers not realize that the 
speed limit is different past a certain point. I see this all the time on SR-51 in the 55 
mph areas. If the speed limit were lower throughout the entire street, that would be 
safer and result in less speeding in the areas that are already lower. 
116. I would accept this proposed change due to the characteristics of the area. 
117. This should be reduced to 25 to match the speed on both ends of this stretch. Let's put 
safety above car speeds.  
118. There are a lot of delivery and oversized trucks in this area for businesses  
119. Same 
120. People cross that street and drive extremely fast along Roosevelt near Clark park. I 
live near here and have a ton of near miss experiences walking with my son.  
121. safety is paramount 
122. Very narrow

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123. I would rather see Tempe police actually enforce the current speed limit than lower it!!! 
You can lower it to 25mph if you wanted but it won't slow people down unless it's 
enforced!   Also, any road with a bike plan should automatically have a lower speed 
limit to keep cyclists safe.  Have you ever had a car go past you 3 feet away going 
45mph?  It's scary as hell!  
124. I support speed limit reductions in all areas of the city. It is the right thing for the city to 
do and everyone needs to slow down and pay attention.  
125. I've seen people driving too fast and aggressively in the area in general. People have 
the idea that it's okay to drive 10 mph over the speed limit in general, that there will be 
few or not consequences for doing so, that most people agree with them on this, that 
common practice of driving over the speed limit makes it not only okay but that it 
forces others to drive faster to keep up with them because people must keep up with 
"the speed of traffic", and if they do get caught, they can either ignore traffic tickets or 
get out of them by claiming someone else was driving. I'd like to see the speed limit 
lowered as a sign that they've been pushing things too far. 
126. Lower speed limits improve public health and safety! 
127. truck traffic in the area would be better served. 
128. I live in this area and we need a better sense of safety coming from drivers. A better 
pedestrian culture.  
129. It is a nice bikeway. Lower speed makes safer.  
130. Getting somewhere safely is more important than getting there fast. 
131. In general, where there is pedestrian and bike activity, speeed should be lower 
132. It makes the most sense. 
 
Not sure responses: 
1. 
Don't go there 
2. 
I don't really drive in this area and have little experience with whether the speed 
change is beneficial 
3. 
I don't have much experience with this area. 
4. 
Brings it more in line with the 25s, but also is mostly just industrial  
5. 
Don't drive in this area 
6. 
Is this residential? 
7. 
There is a ton of data that says changing speed limits don't change driving behavior.  
Two things change speeds, traffic, and street design.  Quit worrying about the speed 
limits and designs streets that make people feel like they should go slower. 
8. 
Haven't driven it 
9. 
Would love to see it changed to 25mph to remain consistent 
10. YES for first block, where apartments are, but NO for the rest of that block. 
11. don't travel this Roosevelt section much. 
12. Don't drive this stretch enough to know what it's like here. 
13. I rarely drive down the street so I think the neighborhood should make the decision. 
14. Don't drive this section of road. 
15. Don't use that street 
16. Not familiar. 
17. Don't drive on this road and not familiar with the traffic and pedestrians patterns 
18. Would prefer one speed limit for this 1.5 mile stretch of road, can we pick either 25 or 
30 for the entire stretch rather than splitting the speed limit? If not, I guess it's ok, if 
residents want this. 
19. We never drive this section of road. 
20. Don't drive Guadalupe enough to make an informed decision. 
21. I don't ever travel this route 
22. Don't use the road 
23. Don't know area 
24. Don't use that street often.

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25. First, some of these suggested changes may make sense given the level of 
pedestrian- and light rail- mixed use (Broadway). Others (such as Guadalupe) I believe 
are the wrong decision as they are still heavily car-centric with all connecting arterial 
roads (McClintock / Rural / etc.) still at 45mph, causing driver confusion and potentially 
more accidents, all while creating more congestion and thus more pollution. Many of 
us use Guadalupe to commute to work regularly with the i-60 being backed up, and 
want this street to remain efficient and safe.Second, I attended the public meeting on 
Dec-9 but was disappointed to see a lack of data in the presentation. While I hope data 
was used to safely evaluate the optimal speed limits for each stretch of road, I was a 
bit perplexed as to why this was omitted when attempting to influence public opinion. I 
hope the Tempe City Council does its due diligence and asks for the full data and 
evidence supporting these changes before a vote takes place. In most fortune 500 
companies, any reasonable proposal would start with a clearly articulated problem 
statement and provided evidence (including data) on why the proposed solution was 
the most optimal to solve the stated problem. The presentation given to the public 
surprisingly fell far short of this. I don't want to talk poorly of the smart and tenured 
team that provided these recommendations as I am sure they are very skilled in their 
line of work. At the same time, we must hold ourselves to the same (minimum) 
expectations as one would expect in the private sector. We should expect no less 
when dealing with the safety and well-being of our city and our families. 
26. I would defer to the feedback of the residents and businesses on/near this segment of 
road. I believe it's mainly a commercial area so particularly the business feedback 
would be smart. 
27. I don't drive in this area.  
28. Don't drive this street often 
29. I am not sure as I do not believe both the public meeting or council presentation 
provide me with enough information to determine if these proposed speed limit 
changes are reasonable and meaningful.  I define these two terms as follows: 
-Reasonable means they fit the road classification and that the roadway physically 
supports the posted speed limit (PSL). 
-Meaningful means they are based on a quantitative process that reviews speed and 
crash data using Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) USLIMITS2 tool, which 
defines the national standard of care for speed limit setting. If Tempe is using 
USLIMITS2, that should be disclosed in public and council presentations. If not, the 
city should explain why, given its role in promoting consistency and safety. The 
process should clearly show whether the proposed speed limit is above, below, or at 
the USLIMITS2 recommendation, calibrated with local crash and speed data.Research 
(see NCHRP Report 504: Design Speed, Operating Speed, and Posted Speed Limit 
Practices) indicates that the PSL is the only independent variable that influences driver 
speed behavior, provided there is a reasonable level of enforcement. Typically, 85% of 
drivers travel at PSL + 5 to 10 mph, which falls under the usual enforcement threshold 
of 11-15 mph over the limit. Pace speed is also important on long arterials without 
frequent interruptions (signals). Why this matters: 
-Reducing mean speed and speed differential improves safety and enables FHWA 
Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) related to speed to help quantify potential crash 
reduction benefits. 
-The Safe System Approach (Safer People, Safer Roads & Safer Speeds) should be 
used to communicate this point: managing speed is essential to reducing kinetic 
energy and crash severity. 
To reinforce reasonable speed behavior, Tempe should adopt a systematic and 
scheduled speed enforcement program that rotates through all city streets. This could 
include: 
-Set enforcement stations on key arterials with a static speed limit sign, followed by a 
dynamic speed feedback sign, and then a visible police civil traffic enforcement station 
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-The University of Arizona Center for Applied Transportation Science (CATS) study for 
Pima County DOT found these setups highly effective in reducing speed-related 
crashes. Tempe should replicate this approach and conduct before-and-after studies 
as part of its Vision Zero strategy. 
Physical design changes should complement enforcement: 
-Traffic signals and Roundabouts to manage conflict points and reduce severe crash 
risk.  
-Raised speed table crosswalks on minor arterials, collectors and at roundabouts. 
-Access control medians on roads like Scottsdale Road in north Tempe, allowing left 
turns only at signals and select mid-block locations, plus improved lighting and mid-
block HAWKs. 
-Raised mid-block speed tables on College Avenue and similar Tempe streets to 
reinforce proposed speed limits, especially near curves with crash history. 
-Consider narrowing lanes to 11 feet to encourage lower operating speeds. 
-Curb extension (bulb-outs) like what is being done on Mill Avenue in downtown. 
-Raised intersections to slow speeds in the intersections to help mitigate conflict points 
and reduce severe crash risk. Finally, I do not support zero-tolerance enforcement or 
safety zones based on crash frequency or history. These approaches waste 
resources, send the wrong message, and do not align with best practices. 
Enforcement should aim for reasonable speed and yielding behaviors that reduces 
crash risk, applied equitably across all roads and intersections. Cherry-picking roads or 
intersections based on crash history along for special enforcement often masks 
underlying design issues and unfairly shifts blame to drivers instead of addressing root 
causes that crash risk applies to all roads and intersections. 
30. I don't drive this road.  
31. Seems there is little to no enforcement of the existing speed limits.  Not sure what the 
point is to reduce if the current one is not enforced. 
32. Neutral on this one. I use this street rarely, mostly when going to the Arby's at the 
north end on Broadway from Southern. It's so empty 90% of the time it doesn't matter, 
frankly. It's Industrial and there's already massive speed-dips at the intersections so 
there's really no reason either speed limit matters. 
33. This is an industrial area, which could have higher speeds. And the transition to the 25 
mph and residential is at major intersections (Broadway and Southern). So it is really 
unlikely someone is going to actually be driving this entire stretch as a thoroughfare. 
So jumps in speed limits are less of a problem. 
34. I do not travel very often on that road, so am not sure how to respond. 
35. Because I rarely drive that portion of roadway and am unfamiliar with the typical, 
general conditions. I also do not live in that area of Tempe. 
 
 
24. Do you have anything else to share about the proposed speed limits?  
 
Enforcement responses:  
 
1. 
Why do keep changing speed limits in the name of safety when the city barely 
enforces them? I've frequently driven Washington and the Mill Ave bridge, and 
frequently get tailgated in the SLOW lane even when going 5 miles over, and people 
consistently go well over the limit on both. Lowering the speed limit "for safety," is just 
feel good stuff when you don't make an effort to actually enforce it. 
2. 
If anything, speed limits should be increased during low traffic times. We should 
concentrate on distracted and aggressive drivers, and not worry about people who are 
driving safe and prudent,  depending on conditions. 
3. 
Slowing people down is not the answer. Enforce what is there. Let people get to where 
they are going in a timely manner. Going backwards with the speed limit is not the 
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4. 
These speed rate reductions have good intentions to help in safety and reduce 
potential accidents, but HAVE to be enforced to be effective. 
5. 
People speed because they're not punished for it. Keep limits same but ENFORCE. 
6. 
I think all the major streets should have slower speeds. People just drive to fast thru 
Tempe. Too many accidents that could be avoided and  too many red light runners. 
Put speed cameras on every major street and especially in every school zone. 
7. 
put cameras along the same route as the speed reduction. Too many people speeding 
a lot routinely on all roads proposed speed changes are. I’ve lived in Tempe since 
2012 and it’s gotten worse. Cameras will also generate money for the city. It’s a win 
win 
8. 
Most of these limits are fine. Even if they were reduced, they won't be followed. 
Reducing speed limits is an easy, visible fix. We need more enforcement of exisiting 
speeds. I'd like to see more officers on traffic control but not necessarily cameras. The 
minute "enhanced enforcement" is lifted, the speeds go up again. Also, if we were to 
spend money, why not more of those flashing poles around schools? I see folks 
speeding through the school area along Guadalupe for instance. 
9. 
I drive in all these streets and see other drivers consistently exceeding the current 
speed limits but seldom see PD or any other method of inforcement. It's dangerous 
and frustrating. I do these surveys in the hope that the city will actually do something 
besides publishing a report. 
10. I supported a city-wide change to 35 a few years back, but the city voted that down.  
Speed limits are very high on the majority of arterial streets and many drivers exceed 
these limits routinely. I would support any reduction on these roads provided the limits 
are enforced and not left to drivers’ discretion. 
11. This has been planned ever since the inception of the Vision Zero program, but speed 
limit reductions have lagged.   
12. Now we also need to address the enforcement of the speed limits. 
13. Changing the signs is meaningless unless the city actually enforces the new speed 
limits. 
14. Parents dropping off and picking up at Laird don't use Miller they use Bridalwreath.  
Tempe Union Bus & Tempe buses use Bridalwreath. None do 25.  That includes to & 
from Rec Center. Once in a blue moon a Tempe PD cruiser will park out in plain view 
& have his foot on the brake pedal.  Please borrow some Scottsdale police & make 
Bridalwreath as safe as 74th St. 
15. Enforcement seems to be the answer,why change the speed limit if Tempe  Police are 
not enforcing the traffic speeds. 
16. Yes. I support all reductions in speed, because speed causes accidents and makes 
any accident worse. But I want to say very strongly that speed limits without 
enforcement adds up to nothing.  I live on Rio Salado Parkway near Tempe Beach and 
it has appropriate speed limits.  NO ONE obeys them and Tempe never enforces 
them, we suspect because Tempe wants this as a commuting corridor. I see a police 
officer in a blue moon. So, without enforcement, these speed limits are like "a tale told 
by an idiot, full of sound and fury, and signifying nothing." 
17. Until you punish the violators, nothing will change no matter what you reduce the 
speed limits to. 
18. Those speed limits will not mean much unless Tempe Police steps up enforcement. 
19. I believe the speed limits are fine as is and believe this new proposals are just a way to 
have the police write more speeding tickets as Tempe police is already money hungry. 
20. Yes......make sure law enforcement enforces the speed limits and charge fines 
accordingly. 
21. ENFORCE what we already have in place and we will be fine plus NO need for new 
signs 
22. I’m largely supportive of these changes however I am very concerned this will be 
enforced mostly through camera-based ticketing. I am also concerned there will not be 
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consider additional signage and maybe blinking signs or something that would call out 
these changes more drastically to drivers. The over use of speed cameras is very 
concerning to me and feels like a money grab and these changes will feel more 
financially motivated if that’s all you’re going to do to try and enforce the changes. 
23. It might be a better to actually have the police actually enforce the existing speed 
limits.Broadway between Priest and Mill ave.is like a racetrack.hanging banners on 
poles ain't getting it done. 
24. Speed of 40 to 45 through main thorough fares seems OK, If it is not a heavy 
residential area.  
25. Just need good reasonable enforcement.  
26. 1 off topic Waymo has cut me off twice in last couple months.  
27. Once in my truck me turning right from Hayden to Curry Rd.  
28. Once on my bike, passed me after I put my left hand signal on my bike on Weber. 
29. I generally support reducing the speed limits but this feels like a superficial exercise for 
two reasons:  
30. 1. Existing, already lowered speed limits are not enforced.   
31. 2. Our roads are still very wide, open, smooth, and straight - so they intuitively suggest 
a speed limit of 45-55 mph. Until these points are addressed, this feels like a waste of 
time. 
32. We need to have enforcement to make any difference by lowering the speed limits. 
33. Reduced speed limits are fine and all but as a daily driver in Tempe, where traffic 
cameras have been installed, people will only slow down when near the cameras. We 
really just need more police presence for people to get the message. 
34. Speed limit changes and speed cameras do NOT have the positive affect you are 
"looking" for.  Enforcement and road design are key features that are not in this 
purposal. 
35. Instead of creating impediments to timely transit, focus on the law violators, not 
created lower limits so that you can trap more people 
36. These proposals simply will not have any significant benefit in the way of reducing 
serious accidents.  The only people who will observe lowered speed limits are the 
same law-abiding citizens who are already observing the current speed limits;  they 
are not the problem.  Those drivers whose speed is so excessive that it is endangering 
the public have a mindset that they have a right to drive any way they want, and they 
don't care whether they place anyone else’s life at risk.  Reducing the speed limit by 5 
mph will not change those drivers’ mindset in the least.  It will only unfairly hamper and 
penalize the majority who are safe drivers. Only when the dangerous drivers have   
37. (1) a reasonable expectation that they WILL get caught, and they have   
38. (2) a reasonable certainty that they WILL be held accountable and   
39. (3) that the consequences of their attitude and choices WILL be significantly 
undesirable, only then will there be any significant reduction in reckless behavior 
behind the wheel. If the City Council truly perceives that excessive speeding is a 
significant problem in Tempe, and if the City Council truly cares about the safety of its 
citizens, it will not consume the time of all of us with “band-aid" solutions.  It must 
demonstrate its resolve to enact impactful solutions.  (Perhaps an investment in MANY 
MORE, not fewer, traffic cameras would be a first step toward deterrence. Of course, 
to be effective, that would require assurance of enforcement and judicial strictness of 
application.) 
40. A change of the posted mph could possibly hurt average citizens who mostly stay in 
the posted limit. Such as myself. Out of habit I would be breaking the limit by forgetting 
to take notice of the change on all of these roadways. Non average citizens, who break 
the speed limit, and other traffic laws with impunity, will only continue to break the laws 
because of low enforcement. They will never notice the change in posted speed. I 
personally hear, and sometimes see at all hours on Guadalupe, high performance 
vehicles and motorcycles racing at very high speeds as if at a drag racing track. I 
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motorcycles or on vehicles posted clearly in a very visible location on rotation would be 
a good deterrent. Show enforcement occasionally all over the city all of the time. I don't 
see this being done anywhere in the city now.  Noise from these vehicles all over 
Tempe is an issue for another time. Thank you for this opportunity to take part in this 
survey. 
41. Overall reducing the speed limits is very good due to the reckless driving that has 
accelerated.  Just so we do have more police actively supporting a new speed limit. 
42. Speeding a crashes have gotten to be horrendous in Tempe. More Police need to be 
out on the roadways 
43. How will these speed limits be enforced? Can the city get more cops out to enforce the 
speed limits? 
44. Reducing speed limits is a waste of time if there’s no enforcement. This is the case for 
previous reductions in speed limits. There’s been little enforcement. 
45. Silly idea.  Wastes money.  No t enforceable. 
46. Enforcement is key. Changing the number on a sign won't do anything if there aren't 
consequences to not following the rules. 
47. Enforcement is equally important-if drivers aren’t cited, nothing will change. 
48. Enforce the new speed limits. 
49. From my observation, there are too many instances of significant speeding and unsafe 
driving, e.g., using the left turn lane for a passing lane.  We need more police 
patrolling.  If it raises my taxes a little, I'll gladly pay.  And yes, I know not everyone is 
able. 
50. You first need to be able to regularly enforce speed limits if you want to consider 
reducing them. 
51. Not sure why this is an issue.  If people are driving too quickly, then have the police 
monitor the roads.  Why punish all of us?  You all brought this up before and we said 
no, just police the current speed limits.  Lowering the speed limits will not cause people 
to drive slower, if they are already not obeying the speed limit and you are not 
enforcing it. 
52. Reducing the limits is good but will need to be combined by increased enforcement to 
make a difference. 
53. I would support lowering any speed limits across the whole city- the red light cameras 
have helped but there is still so many cars speeding down Tempe streets. 
54. I hope they will be enforced 
55. As stated, any speed limit changes are worthless without real enforcement. I’m sure 
the city has funds for more motor and traffic units out there, everyday.  Cameras don’t 
get drunks or truly aggressive driving. 
56. Same as my last comment. With no plan on how the 40 mph would be enforced, this 
feels like a ploy to add more unwanted cameras in the future. 
57. Why have a speed at all if police don't enforce it? 
58. Speeds are just fine, this is a money grab from local traffic law enforcement to gain 
funds  (DUPLICATE x2) 
59. Speeds are just fine, this is a money grab from local traffic law enforcement to gain 
funds  (DUPLICATE x2) 
60. Your traffic cameras that you guys reimplemented do not currently work at detecting 
red light runners. And if you’re going to enforce more speeding/wreck-less driving, you 
need to do the same for people who impede the flow of traffic. 
61. For rush hour in 5 mphs uhh no, it is not justified bc there are alot of people, people 
are walking, there is not too many accidents, it flows beautiful, put a few police 
motorcycles instead bc they can enforce like it used to be and it will help the young 
people, speed limit won't work and it will cost so much, it is crazy and we know they 
are people cameras and they are not synchronized well with that and people are 
getting tickets, the lights are too fast more time between lights 
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63. Speed limits are useless without enforcement by actual officers, not cameras. I drive 
Tempe daily and as far as I can tell most of our officers can’t be bothered to do any 
traffic enforcement unless that is what they are being forced to do for the day. It’s not 
uncommon to see speeding, reckless driving, people on their phones while driving, late 
light running, etc, and look over to see an officer looking at their phone, or their in car 
computer and just not caring or seeing the traffic violations. 
64. I hope the city will actually enforce it. 
65. You can't slow people down with cameras and lower speed limits. Stiff penalties or jail 
time for offenders would be more effective. 
66. People speed because the current laws aren't enforced 
67. Increase your police patrol to actually make a difference. People don't abide by the 
speed limit already, and lowering it will not change that.  Waste of time & money. 
68. Enforce the existing & don't waste the time & money on these proposed changes. 
69. they should be enforced 
70. Spending $$$ on signs to reduce the speeds is futile. People go 5 to 10 miles over the 
limits anyway. We can't enforce speeders now this won't work either 
71. Enforcement of current speed limit before choosing to drop the speed makes a lot 
more sense. Put a camera on these spots temporarily. 
72. Speed limit changes and enforcement alone are not enough. To be effective we 
simultaneously need roadway geometry changes that lower the 85th-percentile speed 
so drivers naturally travel at the intended speed without relying solely on signs or 
policing. 
73. Do not govern by the lowest decile. Enforcement of existing laws accomplishes the 
same goal without impeding on the rights of citizens. 
74. Would like to see more enforcement actions versus just lowering speed limits. 
75. Seems there is little to no enforcement of the existing speed limits.  Not sure what the 
point is to reduce if the current one is not enforced. 
76. How are you going to control them?  More cameras?  If there are changes make sure 
there’s enough signage up or thesigns that say what speed they’re going. 
77. not sure if lowering speed limits will make any difference.  people will continue to drive 
too fast regardless unless there’s enforcement. 
78. I disagree with changing the speed limits. I don’t believe it should be changed at all. 
It’s ridiculous to require everyone to drive slower, when 40-45 is already slow enough. 
It’s better to install more speed cameras to enforce the current speeds. 
79. I do not support any reduction in speed limits. I have lived and worked in Tempe for 
35+ years and photo radar and reducing the speed limits only serve to slow the honest 
law abiding people down. Targeted enforcement of EXISTING speed limits and red 
light running by ACTUAL police officers instead of photo radar would be much more 
effective. 
80. Love the photo radar camera and think we should install more. The Tempe police are 
too shorthanded and or busy to do motor patrol.  The photo radar cameras have 
become a valuable tool in catching those speeders and red-light runners. Sends a 
message loud and clear stop speeding and running red-lights in Tempe. Plus, they add 
money to the city budget. If you don't speed or run red lights you have nothing to worry 
about while driving in Tempe. 
81. These are just a “feel good” fix.  The limits may be fine now IF you were able to 
enforce the limits.  No saying “all right” unless going over 11 miles above the posted 
limit as is with done with cameras.  I know we are short on officers, but maybe 
enforcing traffic fines will result in revenue that could allow for more officers to be 
hired.  And fewer accidents. Gee, what a novel idea! 
82. Speeding and traffic enforcement cameras are unjust, unconstitutional, and take 
money from the working class. 
83. With increasing speed camera presence and decreasing speed limits, it feels as 
though the city is focusing on the wrong type of traffic violations and causing more 
tickets to be given out very quickly.

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84. No. Need more cameras 
85. I support the reduced speed limits but if they aren't enforced then they won't 
accomplish much. 
86. Lowering the speed limit merely slows traffic even more. Not sure this will prevent 
future collisions from occurring as people will still speed regardless unless the city is 
planning on lowering the speed limits in order to enforce more traffic laws for the 
purpose of creating additional revenue for the city. 
87. Try to enforce the current speed limits more frequently please!!! And red light runners!  
Please enforce in person! It's scary out there 
88. how will enforcement be addressed? 
89. Tempe is a pass through city; do you think people will actually respond to the up 5 and 
then down 5 mph?  I doubt it.  It is not observed in many places now - like Hardy Dr, 
Rural Rd, etc.  With heavy traffic and a multitude of distractions (like holes in the 
pavement, watching out for distracted/inattentive drivers, jaywalkers, scooters, etc.) 
what if I miss seeing a speed limit sign?  At almost any school in Tempe take note of 
those who do NOT slow down and while the blinking 35mph is an improvement, it does 
not always slow them down and adding more blinking 35mph would help - like on 
westbound Broadway by THS.  I regularly get passed driving through school zones.   
Come with radar to my residential street and observe how many do not abide by the 
speed limit!  One way streets could have helped but its too late for that.  Actually I 
would support increasing speed limits on some streets.  Is 5mph decrease going to 
have any effect?  I seriously doubt it will. 
90. Current limits are not effectively followed or enforced.   If there is s safety concern,  
let's start by following the current limit.   Further reduction is futile. 
91. I think the speeds in Tempe are fine for the most part.  Just enforce the limits in place 
and safety will be adequate. 
92. We’re a Vision Zero community. We attended the meetings.  School zones changed 
but drivers many times Ignore. Baseline & Elliot Roads seem to have the highest 
volume/ speeds as recommended in the early Vision Zero meetings, and yet most 
drivers desired Keeping those limits. Originally thought Southern might drop to 35/30 
going North, dropping to 40 from 45 going South on those arterials, but still 
Waiting,Hoping on those South roads. Don’t think we have enough officers to catch the 
speeders. 
93. Increase the speeds. And increase the fines for people driving too slowly, not having 
lights on, not paying attention, and pedestrians just walking out in front of traffic 
94. These speed limit changes are simply asinine. Tempe has not changed in the way it 
deals with the real problem which is red light runners, drivers using their phones, 
double yellow crossers in the 7 years I've lived here. The red light runners WILL simply 
just go through the light, regardless of speeding up or not, because why wouldn't they? 
There's no consequences to doing so besides skipping a cycle. It doesn't matter the 
possible accidents and body injury they create, because the police doesn't do anything 
about it. I've witnessed firsthand police sitting next to me, seeing the opposite turn lane 
run the light for 8 seconds straight after the light has changed and the police not doing 
anything but continuing with their day. I almost got t boned a month ago by a red light 
runner while I was doing a legal u turn when I had the green, the list just keeps going. I 
have dashcam footage to both that accident and another I did submit to the police that 
involved another red light runner head on collision. People that run these lights don't 
care whether the speed limit is 45 or 40, they will run the light regardless because they 
know there's no official consequence until they injure themselves, and even then I've 
witnessed the red light runner try to blame the other driver. Tempe actually start doing 
your job and bring real consequences to these people, no patch up solutions. 
95. I'd love to see the speed limit reduced on Mill Ave from Baseline to All American from 
40 mph to 20 mph with radar enforcement on occasion.  You have children walking to 
school in the mornings and a park will a lot of pedestrian traffic. Anytime there is an 
accident or construction on the neighboring roadways Mill is used as a cut through

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street.  Speeding is a major issue not only for safety reasons but noise pollution as 
well.  I know it's 25 mph but I'm hoping to get some attention on issue. There is very 
little speed limit signage and no speed enforcement. 
96. Visibility of monitoring or enforcement will do more to enhance safety. If there is a 
perception that there are no consequences, speeders will be undeterred. 
97. Most major intersections in the city support businesses and or schools close by. As the 
city becomes more dense there is just too much traffic of all modes for the current 
posted speed limit. Sure you can manage some areas with the grey ghost photo radar 
but that is just pinpoint enforcement for a particular area. It would be nice to see an 
occasional live traffic enforcement. That visually shows to all users that the city is out 
there and that all users should be paying attention to speed limits. Your next challenge 
will be with e-bikes/scooters. These present another hazard to drivers and pedestrians 
on sidewalks. Very dangerous as some operators are young kids with little to no 
experience with something that can really move along. 
98. Few bike/scooter/pedestrian know the law/rules.  They do not pay attention.  They do 
the same as auto drivers by reading/looking at their phones.  The DO NOT look 
around, they do not even act like they are responsible to be a defensive participant on 
the road.  Tempe is trying to put a bandaid on this issue, not a real solution.  Make 
brave decisions and start educating ALL on the rules and responsibilities for 
themselves and others bikes/scooters/skateboarders/auto drivers). 
99. People are trying to get from point A to B. All these proposals do is frustrate 
commuters without necessarily improving safety. Without enforcement this is pointless 
anyway. 
100. Make more of an effort to keep bad drivers from getting behind the wheel of an 
automobile instead of continuing to lower all the speed limits to a bicycle's pace. Plenty 
of transportation options exist, horrible drivers are the cause of problems on these 
roads and lowering speed limits by 5mph will do nothing to improve this. During rush 
hour, most of these areas are traveling at 10 under posted limit anyway and stopping 
at every single improperly timed stop light. 
101. The proposals are good, but they need to be followed up with enforcement or else it 
won't mean much for safety. 
102. Tempe has already reduced the numbers of driving (e.g. On McClintock northbound). 
With more traffic than decades ago, you're giving us less. Bike lanes aren't safe 
regardless of the space provided between traffic. Stop removing lanes, stop reducing 
sites limits, keep creating bicycling spaces elsewhere like asking the canals, and keep 
enforcing stpeed with cameras randomly placed around town. I have friends and 
bicyclists who have died in Tempe and am pretty aware of pedestrian & cycling safety 
issues. More laws, changing laws seldom helps. Enforcement of current laws helps. 
103. Stop with the controlling speeds already! First there are random pop up speed traps, 
and now you want to make it even more cumbersome to drive around this city by 
further slowing traffic! Is someone that works in Tempe bored and trying to create busy 
work for themselves?? Good grief, leave the traffic speed where they are!! 
Safety responses: 
 
1. 
Slower speeds are safer for non-car users. I'd like to see this extended to all the 
streets 
2. 
There is no justifiable reason to drive at excessive speed on roadways where 
pedestrians, cyclists, and turning vehicles are present. Slower is safer 
3. 
I am so often surprised to see pedestrians crossing just a few feet away from the 
crosswalk, standing in the middle of the road, waiting for traffic to clear. It's amazing 
there are not more pedestrian accidents when they do not cross in a crosswalk or at a 
light. I am all for walking and riding bikes, however I don't think pedestrians should be 
freely able to ignore the rules and risk injury to not only themselves but to the vehicle 
drivers who we hope are following the traffic rules. There should be stricter 
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4. 
I will always appreciate slower speed limits in Tempe, especially on some of these 
busier roads. I get around Tempe by walking, taking the bus, or biking each day of the 
week, and I drive around Tempe on the weekends. As someone who bikes, walks, 
uses public transportation, and drives frequently, I think slower speed limits are overall 
beneficial. I have had so many near accidents with people who are speeding, and it 
feels terrible. The slower speed limits allow drivers (myself included) to be more aware 
of non-drivers who are also using the road, which is great and sorely needed. I 
appreciate Tempe's initiatives to make the roads safer for everyone. 
5. 
Glad something is being done to increase safety 
6. 
I think traffic calming measure and reductions in speed help protect pedestrians and 
property. Tempe stroads have multiple access points and in many cases high speeds 
and speeders make driving unsafe for entry and exit to roadways. 
7. 
I feel that all of the roads should be slowed down by 10mph. I am not comfortable 
riding my bike or even walking on sidewalks near the busy roads in fear of a car 
accident. I live in South Tempe. 
8. 
Most existing speed limits in Tempe reflect a time when land use densities were lower 
and roadways were utilized almost exclusively by automobiles. Higher density 
development and a greater use of scooters, bicycles, and other non-traditional modes 
of transit call for decreased speed limits to maintain safety. 
9. 
Don’t change the Speed Limits; look at other safety measures if needed. 
10. As Tempe pursues a zero-fatality goal on its roadways, I would suggest that any major 
road that has alcohol service establishments on it should be reviewed for lower speed 
limits. Speed limits for roads should also be reviewed when business licenses are 
being issued for new establishments that serve alcohol.  
11. We can't keep all the drunks off the road, but if we lower the speed limits, it might give 
other drivers the chance to respond to potential drunk drivers and avoid accidents and 
injury. 
12. The reasons I’ve proposed may not be strong. However, I think there will be at least 
more law abiding drivers and pedestrians who will benefit from having as many areas 
as possible that have lowered speed limits. 
13. Its about time. Many new people moving to Arizona from others states ignore our 
speed limits and drive through red lights. I know because I have lived in Tempe the 
same cul- de- sac for 54 years. It used to be so nice driving in Arizona since 1971. I 
move here from Los Angeles, Ca. WHAT A BIG DIFFERENCE! I also drive Scottsdale 
Rd a lot since I live between Scottsdale Rd and Miller Rd. Some drivers think 
Scottsdale Rd. is a speed way. Thank you. By the way, people on Bicycles DO NOT 
STOP AT STOP SIGNS.I  do not approve of bicycles on Scottsdale Rd. or Rural Rd. 
because people do not watch for cars. I always give the bike riders the right of way 
even when they are in the wrong. 
14. Thanks for the opportunity to share. Tempe is crowded with cars, pedestrians, 
scooters, e-bikes, regular bikes, buses and trains. It’s best to slow down a little. There 
is too much racing on those streets so I hope this helps. 
15. Anything that reduces speed and injuries I am in favor of 
16. Lowering the speed makes it safer for everyone. And it is okay with me that Tempe is 
credited with caring about safety for residents and visitors. However it will take some 
time to get use too. Give us some grace. Warnings are a great way to help us. 
17. Everything is running safely. There is no need to change the speed limit and cause 
more traffic. The city is growing, if you reduce the speed limit it’s cause more 
problems. 
18. In favor of reducing speed limits overall due to Tempe's growing pedestrian activity 
and cycling activity 
19. I honestly just feel the lower speed limits would make the community safer for those 
not in vehicles.  My kids want to ride bikes, but I'm too scared as a parent to let them, 
even in our own neighborhood, because drivers come whipping around corners on our 
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20. Our roads have become increasingly dangerous in recent years.  In America, 
pedestrain deaths have been consistently increasing for over the last decade.  It is 
very well known that higher speeds dramatically lead to disproptionally higher fatality 
rates.   I support all speed decreases, I only wish these decreases were more 
significant. 
21. The speed limits should be decreased further on roads without bicycle lanes for the 
safety of bikers. 
22. I am fully in favor of all speed limit reductions. They increase the safety of the road for 
all road users, including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and everyone in between. An 
urbanizing city like Tempe needs to take steps to make its roads work for all who use 
them. This proposal is a positive step in that direction. 
23. We should be prioritizing safety of pedestrians and other road users over saving 
people seconds off of their commute. 
24. Cars are safer when they're slower! 
25. These changes are a minor improvement to the otherwise serious danger cyclists 
encounter daily in the bike lanes of Tempe. Team "Vision Zero" should be 
embarrassed by the number of cyclists injured and killed annually in Tempe. 
26. The increase in safety gained for all road users by lowering these speed limits is so 
great that I hope all my neighbors will join me in supporting this common sense 
change. Thank you for proposing these changes. 
27. slower speeds are an inexpensive process to aid in keeping pedestrians, bicyclers, 
and other drivers safer. 
28. These reductions will make our city safe for both for drivers and pedestrians. Thank 
you for proposing them. 
29. Tempe is going in the wrong direction. Most drivers are already driving at a safe speed 
no matter what the posted speed. 
30. Everyone will be safer.   Everyone that uses these roads can adjust that small amount 
of time to be safe.  Thank-you for lowering the speed limit,  hopefully it will continue 
throughout the valley.   It much needed!! 
31. The safety issue is often with people speeding, and that will happen even if the limits 
are reduced by 5mph. This will just slow down everyone else with no appreciable 
benefit. 
32. Speed kills. Not only do they cause damage and injuries to others in cars but speed 
also makes the roads less safe for cyclists and pedestrians. Unsafe roads only 
encourages people to drive more since biking or walking is less viable and more 
dangerous. 
33. You will hear lots of people will complain.  But if it makes Tempe safer, then it's worth 
it. 
34. If Tempe wants to prioritize safety for all users--including vulnerable ones like 
pedestrians, children, and cyclists--we need to reduce speeds. 
35. Strongly supportive of speed limit reductions and aggressive enforcement action. We 
need safer streets! 
36. Slower for safety is good, in general. Areas with only open space or industrial, little ped 
use, and few driveways, likely don't need the change. Car transmissions can make 
steady travel for longer distances at slower speeds dificult to maintain, as the gear-
change speeds are often set to the common low speed limits. 
37. I fully support slowing down speeds to make it safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and other 
non-vehicular transportation.  Reduced speeds also reduce the severity of accidents 
that do happen, leading to fewer deaths and major injuries. 
38. There have been far too many accidents. As a long term Tempe resident our roads 
need to be more safe especially for our children that ride their bikes on a daily basis. 
We all encourage that speeds be reduced and looked at more frequently. The amount 
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39. Speeding is a serious problem throughout the entire state of Arizona & Tempe is one 
of the few cities in this state that has the opportunity to create less hostile 
environments, I support lowering all speed limits for safety. 
40. I agree with these speed limits. People speed through my neighborhood and endanger 
the local animals, youth, college students, and everyone else simply trying to take a 
nice walk, run, or bike ride. 
41. PLEASE CONSIDER LOWERING UNIVERSITY'S SPEED LIMIT FROM 40 TO 35:  
You need to slow down the speed limit from 52nd & University all the way to Mill & 
University. I live at University and Beck, and just now realized that the speed limit for 
Uni is 40. This explains why people go flyyyyyyyyying by at all hours of the day at 50 to 
60mph until they hit a stop light nearer to campus. It is madness. I almost get hit as 
both a pedestrian and a driver at least once a week in this area. As I write this I can 
hear someone shrieking by at probably 55. Lower this whole stretch of street to 35!   
This is a heavily residential area with lots and lots of pedestrians. Once the cars break past 
Priest, it is a residential area primarily, and there's no reason people need to be driving 
over 35. Jesus Christ, it is awful.   
Additionally, to the east of campus, University to Price, people go nuts. It's listed as 40, 
again, but, again, people regularly blow past that to 55, 65. It is madness. That too is a 
heavily residential area, and only getting denser. It needs to be 35. Don't cop out. 
Make this town actually safe for pedestrians and drivers, not just the aggressive 
drivers who want to road rage everybody. Again: DON'T COP OUT. MAKE THE 
STREETS ACTUALLY SAFE. DON'T GIVE US HALF-MEASURES. 
42. I really hope these proposals go through so that we can at least see how they impact 
safety. As a very experienced cyclist in this area, I absolutely avoid roads like these 
whenever possible and feel sorry for people who have to cycle on them. When you 
ride in a bike lane next to vehicle operators who feel entitled to travel 5-10 miles over 
the speed, it feels like I'm gambling with my life and nobody cares if I am horribly 
maimed or die. I don't know what's going to happen to my children (cyclists) if we 
continue this cycle of violence against people trying to exist in a vehicle-centric 
community. 
43. Appreciate you lowering the speed limits to address speeding and safety for 
pedestrians and cyclists. Thank you Tempe staff. 
44. Lower speed limits are better for all surface streets in Tempe. This will ensure fewer 
bike and pedestrian fatalities, and safer streets for everyone. 
45. Other streets need to be evaluated as well.  Tempe is a raceway and unsafe, 
especially at crosswalks/intersections.  More left turn lights are needed for safety 
46. I'm not sure this is a topic that should be a priority.  we have so much traffic that it's 
hard to even hit the speed limit during much of the day. Most people drive 
appropriately but these idiots, especially the motorcyclists who zip in and out and race 
up and down are not going to change their behavior bc of a 5 mph decrease. 
47. For the ultimate in safety, why not reduce the speed limit to 10 mph?  Then NOBODY 
will get hurt. 
48. Speed is really an issue in Tempe.  Faster speeds make Tempe less pedestrian and 
bike friendly. 
49. We also need to reduce the speeds of scooters and electric bikes on sidewalks. 
Walking on sidewalks has become extremely dangerous. 
50. People need to slow down. So sad that our cities in AZ are not pedestrian/bicycle 
friendly. 
51. make tempe's streets safer for bikes and pedestrians.  Lower speed limits except on 
specific arterial streets designated for automobile traffic where there are good nearby 
alternatives for bicycles. 
52. Slower traffic is safer traffic.  If you can slow things down a bit, I will feel safer when I 
drive. 
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54. I don't think slightly lower speed limits would affect commuting time much for drivers, 
and it would be safer for everyone else. 
55. Mill Ave and university dr on campus speed limits need to be reviewed. With buses, 
bikes, foot traffic and street car the current speeds of 35 seem excessive. 
56. We can all slow down 5mph to keep everyone safe. 
57. The focus should be on pedestrian safety not traffic throughput. 
58. I ride my bicycle about 5,000 miles a year in and around Tempe and am supportive of 
all actions to slow traffic. 
59. Safety is of the utmost concern and these proposed speed limits will help the city to 
meet that goal. 
60. Thank you for being the best city to live in. I am grateful to all of your efforts to keep us 
safe while we continue to evolve. 
61. Thank you for supporting healthy and safe communities. 
62. Streets and roads should be designed and managed so that the normal and natural 
speed a driver would prefer is at a safe and reasonable level. 
63. need one constant speed limit for the entire road area without the constant changing of 
speed limits which is unsafe or designed to increase the opportunity to issue citations. 
64. Slower speeds mean safer. 
65. Yes, we need a speed limit for scooters on University Drive. The Riders are riding 
these scooters at over 30 miles an hour and it's dangerous for anybody else who is 
walking on these sidewalks. 
66. I would like to see speed limits lowered in hopes it will reduce the number of vehicle 
related accidents. 
67. Driving is becoming more dangerous in Tempe. 
68. Appreciate the city taking steps to reduce speeding and accidents. 
 
Traffic flow responses:  
 
1. 
Please leave the speed limits as is. The sections that allow higher speeds typically 
have less congestion and allow me to get where I need to go. 
2. 
I've lived at my current residence with my family for 28 years this year and have seen a 
lot of changes over that time. While I appreciate the effort to keep traffic on Tempe 
streets within reasonable velocity, I am concerned that this will not help and only wind 
up creating more congestion (and therefore pollution) by slowing traffic. 
3. 
I live right in the middle of this area and it is the primary area where I drive most. It is 
already difficult to get around, especially during rush hours. The City would do better to 
look for ways to move traffic more efficiently rather than trying to slow it more. This is 
ridiculous. 
4. 
No, it seems like it is increasingly harder and I know ASU has built dorms all over the 
place, I have lived here since 1961, but you can hardly get through Tempe, it is 
impossible to get through Tempe anymore, I generally go around Tempe, you can't go 
down Rural Road because there are 40 million kids walking the street. The 101 at rush 
hour is mornings and evenings is impossible, you are ruining the town of Tempe, might 
as well be just a walking city. 
5. 
There is no technical or safety oriented reason to reduce speed limits at a time when 
cars are the most safe and performant that they have ever been. The proposal to 
reduce speeds seems like an effort to increase traffic violations and the revenue that 
comes with that. Lowering speeds will also increase traffic congestion during rush 
hour. 
6. 
I agree in general that Tempe should be slowing down, but putting up new signs only 
does so much. Tempe is ready for more bike lanes, buses, and thinner streets/lanes, 
which will naturally slow down cars while increasing total traffic flow, and increasing 
options for Tempe residents. If there is an increase in speeding ticket revenue due to 
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with that money, and I hope it is spent to continue making Tempe a safe and easy 
place to get around. 
7. 
Slower traffic causes mot traffic jams  and causes more pollution. 
8. 
Yes.  we dont need slower speeds, you need to fix the traffic light cycles to more 
efficiently move traffic. 
9. 
Traffic can flow, letting people get to their destination in the same amount of time, with 
infrastructure changes. We do not need small roads like Broadway to be 7 lanes wide, 
wider than highways across most of Europe. Reducing speed limits increases safety 
for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. It will also make it safer to enter or exit the 
road. Reducing traffic signal intervals so that you can cross an intersection with less 
frustration, and reducing the amber light duration will help with creating a need to 
actually stop before red. I see a minimum of 1-3 cars go through red at every crossing, 
and if you count amber, you can often see as many as 5-10. And, no danger of 
consequences. In Europe most urban speed limits were dropped from 30mph to 
20mph over the past 5 years, simply because the statistics showed that (with a small 
European car designed for impact with pedestrians) at 30mph a child had a 60% 
chance of being killed, whereas 20mph gave them a 60% chance of survival. 
Changing speed limits and having zero penalty for breaking the limit will have no 
impact. It is just academic. Personally I have no idea what the point in the Police is, 
since they certainly do nothing to make me feel safer, and they don't have the capacity 
to do things like monitor speed limits, apparently. 
10. I'm all for reducing all these speed limits as proposed. People here drive way, way too 
fast bc of the straight grids and it pushes their baseline (no pun intended re: Baseline 
road) higher, so lowering the speed everywhere as proposed here helps. I've lived a lot 
of places (PNW, SoCal) and it's notable how many devastating high-speed car 
accidents happen in these intersections here in Tempe and in Phoenix generally 
because of how people drive on surface streets at speeds as if they were on a 
highway. 
11. In general, it already takes too long to get through Tempe. The lights are not 
synchronized well, which causes too much congestion. Lowering the speed limit on 
main thoroughfares would make it worse. 
12. Speed limits are already to slow in the city and cause undo congestion.  More time 
should be spend on figuring out light timing to keep the flow of traffic moving through 
the city. 
13. I said yes to all of the proposed changes of reducing the limits because these are busy 
streets in terms of congestion and purpose, and you can rarely meet the speed limit 
anyway between people trying to leave neighborhoods, businesses, or stopping for red 
light every block. Stroads (inefficient combo of a street and road’s purpose and speed) 
are not conducive to the way people are using these liveable streets and seems to 
lead to several accidents from anecdotal observation. I think most of them could even 
be 35, but 40 is a start. 
14. The traffic lights do not seemed timed well to traffic in the entire city.  Traveling on 
Rural is most my frequent route and drivers have to stop at nearly every traffic light - 
it's infuriating. Sometimes lights change at smaller roads when there is no cross traffic. 
This does not happen once you cross the city lines into Mesa and Chandler. Why does 
this happen when you drive the speed limit in Tempe? Can you please make the red 
left turn arrows into blinking yellow arrows? 
15. Please do not further reduce these speed limits in Tempe. This will negatively affect 
drivers and cause unnecessary delays. 
16. PHX Metro and Tempe is not a walker/biker environment as much as the city would 
like it to be...it's not dense enough, people drive. The city should take steps to optimize 
lights and inform people of green waves to better handle commutes, rather than torture 
residents. 
17. Slowing down traffic causes unnecessary congestion. Tourists and elderly already 
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to each other on two lane streets. Reduction in speed and increased congestion both 
cause an increase in road rage incidents and an increase in road rage increases the 
chances of accidents and other violent incidents. This comes across as trying to fix 
things that aren’t broken. 
18. I’m generally in favor of reduced speed but these areas have gotten a ton of snowbirds 
who always drive under the speed limit. The proposals I fear will Reduce the flow of 
traffic and causes unnecessary congestion. Tourists and the elderly already cause 
reduced speeds. Increase in congestion and slower speeds increases chances of road 
rage incidents or accidents 
19. The current speed limits are appropriate for current street design and number of lanes.  
They provide efficient and practical traffic flow and control these parts of the city.  
Residents have come to plan their local travel with the expectations of being able to 
safely navigate these corridors.  Changing them will result in further resident and 
visitor dissatisfaction driving people to seek other roads and business, with a negative 
effect to Tempe. 
20. Keeping a similar speed limit, unless there's a school is better for flow. People tend to 
overcompensate when the speed increases. Investing in responsive, smart sensors to 
control lights is better...reward people who drive close to the limit with green lights. 
21. As mentioned in a previous response, the focus should be more on addressing risks of 
street racing, etc by those who don't follow any traffic rules rather than creating 
confusion and congestion for the rest of drivers. 
22. The major roadways (Broadway, Southern, University, Guadalupe, Elliot, Warner, 
McClintock, Rural, Priest, Price) should remain at 45 mph unless you can add more 
lanes. Gotta keep traffic flowing.  The bike lane experiment on McClintock south of the 
60 was a disaster for traffic congestion, Especially between Baseline and Guadalupe 
southbound (at the 2 red lights cars regularly use the bike lane as a right hand turning 
lane). 
23. This is extremely disheartening and frustrating as traffic continues to increase. 
Lowering speed limits only contribute to traffic and increased wait times at stoplights 
with slower traffic. The photo enforced and red light enforced cameras being put up at 
main streets were bad enough. Now to worry about more restrictions are frustrating 
and this is not an improvement. There are better ways to improve our streets such as 
expanding lanes, fixing potholes, etc. 
24. Eastbound Broadway needs to remain an alternative smooth flow to Apache Blvd's 
high density mess. 
25. I think we have enough traffic in Tempe. My fear is that reducing speed limits 
(especially below 35mph) will just create a slower commute and more traffic. I think a 
better focus would be on improving the roads. 
26. Tempe is already very inconvenient to drive through with too many red lights, which I 
assume is intentional but makes travel through the city very inefficient if you don't 
immediately live next to your work or your errand spot, and I can assure you can be 
very rage-inducing. The same goes even for public transit since the busses and light 
rail also have to follow the same traffic patterns. 
27. I think any of the changes should not happen without re-programming the traffic lights 
in the predominant direction. 
28. I firmly oppose the proposal to lower the speed limit on our roadways. While the 
intention may be to improve safety, lowering the limit treats the symptom rather than 
the disease. The primary cause of danger and congestion on our roads is not the 
posted speed, but rather a severe lack of situational awareness and traffic efficiency. If 
we want safer roads, we must stop penalizing efficient drivers and start addressing the 
specific behaviors that impede traffic flow: 1. Obstruction and "Rolling Roadblocks" 
The most dangerous dynamic on our roads today is the "rolling roadblock." This occurs 
when vehicles in the left (passing) lane drive at the exact same speed as vehicles in 
the right lane. By driving side-by-side, they create an impenetrable wall that traps 
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desperate, unsafe maneuvers to get around the blockade. 2. Inefficiency at 
Intersections (The "Gap" Problem) Congestion is also being artificially manufactured at 
stoplights. We frequently see drivers leaving massive, three-to-four-car-length gaps 
between themselves and the car in front of them at red lights, or reacting slowly when 
the light turns green because they are distracted. This inefficiency drastically reduces 
the "throughput" of our intersections—meaning fewer cars get through per green light 
cycle, causing traffic to back up further than necessary.  3. Distracted Driving and Lane 
Discipline Too many drivers treat the roadway as a leisure activity rather than a shared 
system. They camp in the passing lane while driving under the speed limit, often 
because they are looking at their phones or simply do not care that they are blocking 
the community behind them. The Solution: Lowering the speed limit will not fix a driver 
who is texting or leaving huge gaps at a light; it will only increase frustration. Instead of 
changing the number on the sign, I propose we enforce the following: Strict 
enforcement of "Keep Right Except to Pass." Drivers impeding the flow of traffic in the 
left lane should be ticketed. Citations for "Impeding Traffic." Driving significantly below 
the limit or pacing the car next to you is a traffic hazard. Mandatory Traffic School. 
Offenders caught blocking traffic or driving distracted should be required to attend 
classes that emphasize road sharing, efficiency, and how their behavior impacts the 
entire grid. We need to encourage attentive, efficient driving. Please reject the speed 
limit reduction and focus resources on enforcing lane discipline and minimizing 
distractions. Thank you. 
29. Eventually the whole city is going to be like a 40 mile and under City. That is ridiculous 
and not efficient. 
30. Should be working to relieve congestion in other ways and not worrying about lowering 
speeds - if there are areas that need additional monitoring then add other methods to 
assist 
31. Stop lowering them and start looking at other ways of improving driving like putting no 
blocking stripes in front if appartment compexes very close to red lights at busy 
intersections.  505 w baseline rd Tempe az is a perfect example of where it would be 
better to make that change instead of reducing speed. 
32. Major Streets should not be lowered.  The proposed changes would cause backups 
and delays and not prevent accidents. 
33. In high-traffic areas, I think traffic gets slowed more effectively by red lights and overall 
larger number of cars on the road. 
34. This feels like an excuse to fine people with all the poorly designed speed traps that 
have been placed along the roads. This is just a money making venture and will do 
little for public safety. It's also gonna make traffic congestion worse. If you wanna 
improve public safety along roads, consider improving public transport infrastructure or 
improving day to day for pedestrians so there are less cars on the road in total 
35. The City of Tempe streets are well-maintained and well-designed (with enough space 
for vehicles and pedestrians to safely co-exist accordingly). With more traffic being 
experienced, due to a growing population in the area, decreasing speed limits would 
be detrimental for the flow of traffic. Since the streets are well-maintained and well-
designed, speed limits can be kept as they currently are (or they can even be 
increased) without compromising the safety of the citizens. 
36. There's many ways to make safer conditions Some of it is giving more time on the 
crosswalk timer, some is repairing or repaving intersections riddled with cracks and 
potholes, some is making space for buses and public transit to not become an 
obstacle for the flow of traffic. Some is just running buses every 20-25 minutes to 
encourage use of buses and discourage cars. I feel the speed limit reduction is a quick 
solution but will impact the economy for Tempe when the perception that it take 5-10 
more minutes to get to key ar.eas is realized. One thing the keeps me living in Tempe 
is the fact that I can get out of it in 15 minutes as long as it's not heavy rush hour or 
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37. People have to live in Tempe and causing greater commute times leads to more 
frustration and air pollution. The amount of varying speed limits will lead to greater 
confusion and people focused on looking for speed limit signs and cameras over 
focusing on their actual driving. 
38. You already have speed and red light cameras that the public did not want.... This is 
just an effort to increase the tickets issued by those cameras.  Driving any where in 
Tempe, is becoming crowded and exhausting! 
39. South Tempe is a busy area with many people choosing to use city streets rather than 
the 101.  With all the new cameras and lane changes and the roving speed traps, it is 
just time to leave that area alone so that people can get used to the traffic flow 
changes. 
40. Don't slow down major thoroughfares. 45 on big ones like Priest, Southern, Univ, 
Broadway, etc is fine, and try to keep it standardized no matter what change you make 
because it's stupid that it randomly changes going the same direction. A speed limit 
should be street-wide. 
41. Most that you want to reduce should actually be raised to fit natural traffic flow. 
Reducing speed limits isn't going to help much if people are on their phones all the 
time. Enforce hands free as per the new law we have before adjusting speed limits. If 
you're not texting and driving you can handle a natural speed of 35 or 45. Those 
looking at their phones are dangerous even if the limit is 5mph. ENFORCE HANDS 
FREE first, especially before wasting money to make changes to signs that won't do 
anything beyond annoy competent drivers who are focused on the task at hand. 
42. These streets would not be so bad if the City would stop erecting skyscraper and cram 
businesses in areas where people need to drive. There is no way to get to downtown 
without side streets, which now you want to slow so people can't get to the areas that 
are important to them. Use the cameras we are paying for, that you said were so 
important to stop speeders, and let people travel rapidly. Tempe is a mess since it's 
been ruined and changed by towering buildings and apartments. Not a good life to live 
unless you have money and live on acreage in South tempe.. 
43. This is ridiculous.  No one can drive that slow all over town.  Be realisitic. 
44. The city of Tempe caused their own problems with speed limits. The city has grown 
immensely and has brought in mega traffic so now you have people traveling through 
our city. When growth occurs speeding will be a problem! 
45. Slower speed limits through Tempe will cause more overcrowding and restrictions in 
our city. We need to remain the progressive city we are and keep more driver friendly 
speed limits. There has already been a lot of Driver restrictions in this city with reduced 
number of lanes and restrictions to be more unfriendly to automobile traffic. Let's not 
make it worse than it already is.. 
46. Reducing speed should not be the top priority. We already have too much traffic in 
town. My concern is that this will make traffic worse and roads more congested. 
 
Infrastructure and design responses:  
 
1. 
Lowering the speed limit is a good first step, but signs and rules will only do so much 
(people won't stop speeding if the road design allows them to). We need to redesign 
our streets to make the roads more narrow and force drivers to slow down. Widen our 
sidewalks and add center concrete medians with shade trees. Explore dedicated bus 
lanes where it makes sense to improve our transit reliability and provide better 
alternatives to car usage. 
2. 
Tempe has made concerted efforts for years to lower speeds and narrow streets with 
little to show for it. Stop doing the "project of the month"- Zero Vision, Enforcement 
corridors and focus efforts on improving traffic flow. Banners and signs indicating a 
safety corridor have no impact 
3. 
School zone on Broadway and Country Club and a turn arrow at that intersection 
please. Guadalupe turn arrow at Country Club please.

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4. 
Tempe needs to take Vision Zero seriously and not just reduce posted speeds, but 
also DESIGN our roads for ALL users. When a car hits a pedestrian at 31mph, the 
pedestrian has a 50/50 chance of survival. At 46mph, that chance of survival drops to 
10%. Everyone cannot drive, nor do we want our roads more crowded and our air and 
water more polluted. We must make our streets safe for pedestrians and cyclists! 
5. 
People are taken by surprise by new speed cameras and pedestrian/biker density in 
the North Tempe area. It is better to have a uniform area of lower speeds that align 
with the multi-modal culture. 
6. 
I’m still mad about the speed limit being lowered on college between McKellips and 
Curry. We’re going downhill and the road has a huge divided median. Makes no 
sense! 
7. 
I believe that reducing the speed limits is a good first step to improving road safety, 
and reducing noise and air pollution. However, I am concerned that the width of 
Tempe's roads creates an inviting environment for drivers to speed. Indeed, I often 
observe drivers moving significantly faster than me and overtaking me on these roads, 
even when I am driving at the current speed limit. I do not believe that heavy handed 
enforcement is a good solution to this problem. Instead, I believe that Tempe should 
consider installing traffic calming measures to slow traffic to the desired speeds. 
8. 
This reminds me of the campaign many years ago to put speed humps in every 
neighborhood. A few of these made sense to me but the normal surface streets should 
all be 45. They are wide roads and can handle it easy. How about  something more 
useful like scaling the streetcar to connect other parts of the city with downtown? 
9. 
Don’t change any of them it’s an unnecessary unwanted change that will just cost 
money to make up new signage. 
10. There is a ton of data that says changing speed limits don't change driving behavior.  
Two things change speeds, traffic, and street design.  Quit worrying about the speed 
limits and designs streets that make people feel like they should go slower.  This 
means curved roads, narrow choke points, and protected bike lanes. 
11. I am very against most of these changes but if it must be done just put proper signage 
12. Putting up signs isn't enough, we should also redesign streets to be safer with 
medians, street trees, more crosswalks. midblock crossings, HAWK signals, narrower 
lanes, lane reductions, and other traffic calming measures. 
13. Stop building streets like freeways and people will naturally slow down. Tempe needs 
more traffic calming, which would work a heck of a lot better than lowering speed limits 
14. Great first steps to lower speeds. Hopefully it will come with structural changes like 
narrower lanes etc that naturally encourage compliance. 
15. Speed limit reductions are a good thing overall but it is unrealistic to expect things to 
change just because the numbers on a speed sign change, it needs to be done in 
tandem with road layout redesigns that subconsiously tell drivers to not be so reckless 
and drive slower.  Bus/bikelanes can easily occupy the freed up space for example on 
the outer lanes in each direction along with plenty of shady trees.  Trees are nice and 
we need more of them. Everyone deserves to get around the city with dignity, I 
primarily get around on a bicycle and the city needs to consider and worry about the 
living experience of people, since it seems that private cars are the only priority, and 
people are second-class-citizens. We need a priority shift to reduce traffic deaths. 
These massive streets with many sidestreets and driveways forcing drastic speed 
changes on higher speed arterial roads is a real hazard to everyone, including drivers 
themselves. Left turns especially are so dangerous, especially when it's at an 
intersection without a light signal. Too many people die in accidents, I find that 
unacceptable and blatantly dismissive to resident's needs.  The city needs to prioritize 
people over cars & vehicle speed. I'm not saying ban cars, I mean more so that cars 
should be treated as guests in our urban fabric while making people's living 
experiences outside on our roads must be prioritized. Busses and bikes in their own 
lanes separate from cars is the best way to reduce vehicular violence on the streets as 
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means it's pointless. We need to do better! Viable alternatives to driving is the only 
way to reduce traffic alongside just making it nice and comfortable to BE outside.  
Everyone deserves a comfortable outdoor experience. 
16. I appreciate that the city invested the time and effort to propose physical changes to 
calm traffic on residential streets, such as speed humps, side planters, and even a 
roundabout. No such effort was invested regarding ARTERIAL streets, which seems 
lazy and disappointing. 
17. Speed limits should be decreased.  In addition to lowering speed limits, infrastructure 
needs to be changed to force people to slow down. It is also about design. Apache has 
a 35 mph speed limit and yet people still speed through that street. Narrow the lanes, 
put medians in, put proper protected bike lanes on major roads so people can get to 
actual necessary destinations (like a grocery store) , make the intersections smaller 
(for bikers, pedestrians, people with kids). If I wanted to bike to a grocery store that is a 
half a mile away from the Broadmor neighborhood to the Safeway on Broadway, it 
would not feel safe. It should not be this way. If I so choose, I should be able to walk or 
bike there without the fear of getting hit by a car. You can not blame low demand and 
ridership on people not wanting to utilize different alternative method when most 
people make a reasonable choice to drive instead of walk/bike because it feels safer 
than crossing a major 7 lane intersection. In summary, this is much more than just 
speed limits. Please look at the bigger picture. 
18. Frequent metal speed limit signs posted helps to inform the public of the legal speed 
limits, as do lighted signs that display the actual speeds of vehicles.  Also - Tempe 
Maintenance crews must make sure trees & bushes do not obscure the speed limit 
signs - please! 
19. Hopefully there will be some traffic calming measures considered as well. 
20. Speed limits should be reduced, but not just by posting new signs. The DESIGNS of 
the streets need to change -- people will drive at speeds that feel comfortable.  A 6 
lane street with wide lanes, a 7th lane down the middle and no trees seems like a 
highway, and high speeds feel comfortable. Narrower lanes, a median with 
landscaping and trees, REAL protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks and trees along 
the edge make the "normal" feeling speed lower.  If Tempe builds streets that have the 
capacity for 60 MPH, that is how fast people will drive regardless of the posted limit.  If 
Tempe builds tree-lined boulevards with protected bike lanes, actual speeds will drop.  
Drivers will be looking for pedestrians and cyclists. Streets will be safer.  Infrastructure 
design matters much more than what signs along the road. 
21. I appreciate the reductions in helping to bring the driving issues under control. I would 
like to see roadways narrowed when there are three lanes in one direction.  Those 
roads just invite speed and seem unnecessary. 
22. The speed on Southern from Priest to Kyrene was reduced to 40 mph from 45- people 
still fly on Southern at 45+ I don't recall seeing any signage about speed limit changes. 
Perhaps that should be added to these areas for a few months to make drivers more 
aware of the changes.  ALSO- why was Kyrene from Southern to Baseline not in this 
proposal? The current limit is 40 and Kyrene is used as a time portal for motorcycles 
and muscles cars!  It's scary to walk on the Kyrene sidewalk in this area. 
23. Current speed limits are satisfactory. The only significant way to increase safety would 
be to remove blind spots and improve the design of roads with the greatest accidents. 
24. I think removing the right turn on red on bike routes would also make a huge difference 
for the safety of pedestrian and bikers. Remove the need for paying a button to cross 
also. 
25. 1) Rural between Alameda and Broadway is now too slow. You missed on that one. 
Bring that section back to 40 MPH ASAP.  
26. 2) You have NO SIGNAGE alerting drivers to the lower speed limits. You need to 
install those white/black REDUCED SPEED AHEAD signs EVERYWHERE you're 
lowering the speeds. Otherwise it makes it look like you don't really care about safety 
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27. 3) This can't be just a signage thing. Please tell me you're adjusting signal timing and 
making some of the other safety changes (protected bike lanes, etc.). 
28. While reducing speed limits is an important step, speeds are unlikely to dramatically 
change unless the design speed (the speed that feels appropriate to drivers on a given 
street) is also reduced. Design interventions and further speed limit reductions are 
needed on all these streets to further reduce motor vehicle speeds. 
29. Since the vast majority of commercial destinations are along high speed arterials, all 
arterials should be lowered to 30 mph. If we are serious about making Tempe 
neighborhoods accessible as a 20 minute city than traffic calming on these suburban 
highways is critical. This is not only through enforcement of speed limits and red light 
cameras, but even more importantly engineering. Less roads that look primed for drag 
races and more that are walkable by young children and our communities elders. 
30. Reducing speed limits is a good first step but would love to see infrastructure 
improvements to keep speeds lower. 
31. Speed in invariably a major cause of accidents, however, I think it will take physical 
improvements beyond posting a new speed limit sign that will slow people down. 
 
Data responses: 
 
1. 
Lowering speed limits without proper studies is simply a feel good knee jerk solution 
2. 
Any data used to inform the selection of these locations should be made available to 
the public.  I would like to review any data on whether these specific areas have 
statistically higher rates of traffic accidents or infractions that these changes are meant 
to address. 
3. 
Full disclaimer, have not reviewed levels of service, accident data or other reasons for 
why the changes are proposed. These comments are based solely on my experience 
driving these streets for decades, not based on statistical data of todays conditions. I 
support statistically validated changes backed by data supportive of lowering the 
speeds where appropriate for safety, I support continuity in speeds to avoid driver 
confusion and enforcement issues with frequent changes to speed (and mid-block 
changes), and I do not support lowering speeds based on philosophy or to make it 
harder for cars to move through and around the city, or where arbitrary changes may 
result in more cut through traffic in neighborhoods. Respecting the hierarchy of street 
designs, keep neighborhood/collector/arterial streets with enough differences in speed 
that local traffic does not become cut-through during peak backups. Thank you for the 
survey, and opportunity to participate. :-) 
4. 
Where are these proposed speed limit reductions coming from? As I mentioned above 
please provide the data and analysis behind why a reduction of 5 MPH is necessary. 
Does the reduction in speed of 5 MPH drastically impact the severity of accidents on 
these particular local roadways. 
5. 
Do more than a "traffic study." Be better, Tempe. Consult with better qualified 
professionals. This isn't the solution. It WILL lead to MORE accidents! 
6. 
Have you actually done any professional speed studies on these roads before 
implementing these proposed changes?  Because most of these areas have 
characteristics that do not qualify them to be lowered. In fact, I'd bet a proper 
professional study would propose raising some of these speed limits (speaking as 
someone who has an uncle who actually works in this field).  Studies have shown that 
lowering speed limits based off of citizen feedback often over-exaggerates the 
"problem" and by making the speeds too low, causes new problems like greater 
chances of accidents, if the speed is not normal for the surrounding landmarks. 
7. 
The speed limits are already inconsistent and lower than most cars travel.  If anything, 
the limits should be looked at to align throughout the city to a uniform speed limit of 
45mph on main roads and 25mph in residential.  Having a different speed limit sign on 
every block is insanity.  Please, provide data driven evidence that was recently 
conducted to support your speed limit change.  The dangerous driving in Tempe is not

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going to be fixed by lowering the speed limit while people are on their phones while 
driving, driving high, and driving impaired.  Make the roads safer by focusing on the 
problems, not just collecting photo ticket revenue from lowering speed limits.  This 
feels like a money grab, not a community benefit. 
8. 
What is the expectation these changes will bring about? How will the results be 
tracked and Published? 
9. 
Speed limits should be data-driven, not precautionary without evidence. 
10. There is a large amount of evidence that demonstrates that lowering speed limits does 
not change driver behavior. Additionally, I question whether a change in 5 mph is the 
difference in making these stretches of road safer. This feels more like a cash grab 
than an actual attempt at improving public safety. If these sections of road are truly 
dangerous, then real traffic calming measures need to be taken. There is no data 
posted about the safety of these corridors that I can find in these presentations or 
literature provided for these changes. I am always happy to see an increase in safety 
around me, but changes need to be measured and impactful, not just wishful thoughts 
in the form of changing a number. 
11. What evidence does the city have that these reductions will increase safety? It seems 
to me - as a resident and driver - that those of us driving in the range of the existing 
speed limits are generally doing so safely, and that the actual problems are the people 
driving like the city is a race track, exceeding 60, 70, even 80 mph. I live off Priest and 
hear what sounds like cars racing at night and wonder why it doesn't seem like 
anything is ever done about it. 
12. The ineptitude displayed by this proposal which contradicts established traffic 
engineering science for which guidance from ADOT is crystal clear is disappointing 
and embarrassing. The city should be more forthright about its goals (revenue raising) 
under the guise of this ill-conceived scheme to improve safety. 
13. Consider actual pedestrian and bike use. That's all that really matters. 
14. Tempe leadership is proposing this change while providing little to no quantitative data 
to support the push to make this change. Reducing the speed limit by 5 mph will have 
no actual effect on safety. Leadership is doing this to give the appearance that they 
are working without addressing the more difficult root cause of car accidents. Tempe 
leadership should focus on making actual changes to specific road conditions rather 
than impose lower speeds on major roadways. We need better Leadership for Tempe! 
15. I have not seen any specific information published about why these changes are being 
proposed now and how these changes will bring about the intended results. All 
published information says "for safety" but this answer is very generic and offers no 
substance. I'd like to see specific details. 
16. The proposed changes should be backed by data in support of the “evolving roads”. 
Decisions should not be made arbitrarily, as it can be misleading and may cause more 
safety issues if not properly assessed. 
17. Have studies been made on whether the current speed limits are safe or is it just that 
people are speeding no matter what the speed limit is and the laws are not being 
enforced, for whatever reason.  Speed limits within the city need to be consistent, 
rather than reduced.  McClintock has 40, 45 and 35 mph limits on alternating blocks.  
Reducing the speed on Van Buren from the 40 or 45 it was for decades to 35 when 
there are no stop lights and no residences was just irritating.  Have any studies been 
done on the effectiveness of slowing down traffic when speed measuring boxes are 
used?  If they improve traffic safety, put in more of them. 
18. If public safety has data indicating slower limits are called for in these areas I could be 
persuaded to change my mind, but in the absence of this info, I'm not inclined to 
increase traffic congestion with slower limits. 
19. The research used to justify lowering speed  limit only looks speed as an isolated 
Factor related car crash data. Safety involves looking at full-time factors, an important 
consideration we're doing research on car crashes. Most car crashes involve 
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20. If speed limits are changed then these limit changes need to be clear and well 
communicated to the community prior to setting up any mobile speed limit cameras in 
the area. I believe the red light cameras have made us safer but I do think it’s 
important that people have a fair chance to know they are there and that a road they 
have normally been driving 45 is now going to be 40. Having a trial period like what 
was done with the cameras on the corner would be help this. And as I mentioned 
above I would like some more detail on the stats that prompted this change because I 
would like to know if the confusion between lane filtering and splitting is what is 
causing increase motorcycle crashes. I think that’s worth looking into 
21. I do not support reducing the speed limit in these areas. There is no data to support 
these roads have a safety issue or that lower limits would meaningfully improve 
anything. Given the recent increase in speed-camera deployment, reducing speed 
limits feels like a step toward broadening automated enforcement. This approach feels 
more like a revenue strategy than a genuine safety improvement. Lowering these 
speed limits carries real costs”including replacing signage, labor for installation, 
updating city systems, and increased enforcement needs. Those funds are more 
beneficial when used elsewhere. 
22. Question: what are the results of the movable speed cameras along various routes?  
Are these having an actual effect on driver's speeds?  Please publish results when 
enough data is collected. 
23. On the sections with bike lanes, go even lower. Also, check the Arizona revised 
statutes about speed limits. On priest drive there’s a 15 MPH speed differential, there’s 
a statute that limits speed differentials to a 10 MPH difference except near school 
crossings. 
24. The information presented does not support any of the three reasons presented for the 
proposed changes.  (Pasted below) It appears someone “just wants it that way” This is 
not progress nor benefit for the community or society.“Staff is “right sizing” the speeds 
to match what is happening in the area. -Roadway functions can change over time.-
Speeds should match the adjacent roadside culture. 
 
Other:  
 
1. 
55.68th St south of McDowell has a speed of 35 until the Tempe border when it drops 
to 30.  It feels like a trap and very few cars slow down.  I think it would be more 
beneficial to the neighborhood to stop trucks from using College when Scottsdale Rd is 
so close. 
2. 
Nothing. 
3. 
Please, please lower the speed limit on Hardy drive to 30 mph between Broadway and 
Southern. That road has one of the highest numbers of cyclists using it of any of the 
north/south streets. 
4. 
These new speed limits are going in the right direction. 
5. 
I don't know why the city even bothers asking people how they feel about speed limit 
changes. It is obvious the city has already decided to change the speed limits as 
proposed. It is a waste of people's time to ask, and makes people feel frustrated when 
the city goes ahead and does what it wants. Next time, the city should just make 
whatever change they want to make, and then publicize the change. 
6. 
Speed limit should also be lowered on price freeway/101 but that is probably not up to 
city 
7. 
I support a city wide speed limit of 25 
8. 
They all seem reasonable. 
9. 
The limits appear to be focused on increasing revenue for the city and not for safety 
concerns. 
10. Seems that the city is doing everything in their power to gin up revenue lost from the 
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business etc. vision zero will not happen when you have so many careless drivers and 
bike/scooter riders. this is not the answer 
11. No  
12. This is a tough topic for me because, on one hand, I want to advocate for improving 
walkability within Tempe. But, on the other hand, I do not believe this is the right way 
to do it. A perfect example is what has been done on historic route 80 (Mill Ave) north 
of the Mill Avenue bridge and loop 202. Changing that speed limit from 45 to 35 was 
pointless, as bad actors are still going to travel 20 or 30mph over the speed limit while 
the rest of us are stuck trying to follow the law. A better way to go about this is to 
advocate for land reuse in these areas, and across Tempe, to organically increase 
density and make the need for fast travel speeds less important. 
13. Thank you for all your work on this project to improve safety. 
14. LEAVE THEM 45! That’s more common throughout the valley than 40! 
15. Totally in favor anytime speed limits are reduced, anywhere. 
16. I don't support lowering the speed limits. I do support being more consistent across 
Tempe. Inconsistent speed limits mean people don't know how fast they should drive 
and this contributes to other people getting impatient and doing things that then cause 
accidents. 
17. Leave speed limits as they are. 
18. Speed limits should be reduced 5 to 10mph on all Tempe  and Phoenix streets! 
19. Tempe is slowly lowering speed limits by 5 mph. I would expect that they will lower it 
again next year. People do not trust Tempe to not keep lowering speed limits. 
20. Its low enough...  the real issue is poor drivers that drive too slow 
21. Do not pierce this BS. We don’t want this. You must not even live in Tempe if you’re 
suggesting such nonsense. You want to put on a main stripper road 25 miles an hour 
down university. That’s insane. Stop impeding traffic. You’re making Tempe worse. 
22. It's already hard enough to drive around here without slowing traffic even more 
23. Thank you for addressing this 
24. The speed limit on University Drive between Mill Avenue and Rural Road should be 
reduced from 35 MPH to 30 MPH given the increased number of ASU students and 
the added hotel and senior community pedestrians! 
25. 45 mph is too fast.  
40 mph is right.  
35 mph too slow.  
30 mph too slow  
25 mph too slow. 
26. I'm all for reduced speed limits especially if you can coordinate the reductions with 
other municipalities (e.g., Scottsdale in North Tempe). 
27. I believe consideration should be given to Rural Road and McClintock. both of which 
have multiple driveways from busy retail properties. 
28. stop the stupidity that is the mayor and council. raise iq requirements for elected 
officials. 
29. Guadalupe road used to be 35. Since the increase to 45 the traffic noise is very loud 
and shakes my home when big loud vehicles pass by. Huge difference in noise! 
30. If anything we should increase some of them… like come on are we joking??! 
31. I think most of the current speed limits are reasonable. 
32. Please provide some sort of rational basis for proposed changes. 
33. no   
34. I'm not ok with dropping speed limits in order to give government more control. 
35. The answer is never to lower speed limits but to strengthen the education and training. 
You’ll be putting a band aid over a more serious issue; people don’t know the rules of 
the road. Better education leads to a better culture. 
36. I feel it’s a waste of city funds and is not at all necessary. 
37. Slower is better in most cases, and makes a drive across/through town less of a stress 
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38. Make them even lower 
39. I hope this is approved. 
40. These are reasonable reductions for mixed used streets 
41. Just wanted to be said the slower the better 
42. This is just another round of the TEMPE hatred for cars that attempts to make car use 
more difficult in Tempe. 
43. Leave the speed limits where they are 
44. Good idea. 
45. The Guadalupe Road change makes the least sense. South Tempe traffic is far less. 
Please leave this alone. 
46. Just leave them all as is. 
47. Why is this being brought up? 
48. I would be happy with most roads being 40mph where they can be. 
49. Why does the Tempe City Council continue to take actions that go against the public's 
wishes? There was the Coyote stadium, the crazy build up of downtown Tempe so that 
it's lost 100% of its charm and is no longer an attractive place for locals to go, and now 
an effort to lower speed limits. Hey, I voted for most of you, including Mayor Woods. 
I'm not a cave person.  You no longer represent my interests. 
50. nan 
51. We can anticipate increased traffic with new housing regulation by the AZ legislature. 
52. Basically people (including myself) tend to drive over the speed limit so this is 
something to take into consideration. 
53. Yes leave them alone or increase them by 5 mph. 
54. It’s not the speed limit. People aren’t paying attention.  They’re going too slow as it is. 
55. This is nothing but another government money grab. 
56. Rather than changing speed limits put up more signs that alert drivers of their speed. 
Chandler has a lot of those and it seems to slow down drivers. You have a sign like 
that on McClintock and the freeway and I see drivers slow down there. 
57. Slowing traffic in congested areas only exacerbates the problem!!! Stop cutting out 
lanes and slowing traffic so cars can get through! 
58. Stop wasting taxpayer money 
59. You have slow speeds in ridiculous areas where there aren't businesses or houses. It's 
unnecessary. 
60. This is dumb, but happy holidays to you all. 
61. It doesn’t make sense for the bigger streets where a lot of traffic passes by. 
62. Keep them they way they are please 
63. No City thoroughfare speed above 40mph, ANYWHERE. 
64. Yes, lower them all! 
65. This project is unnecessary 
66. Im not sure why Hardy Dr was not included in this change.  This road is ALWAYS a 
speeding death trap. Moving from a 30 mph to a 25 mph seems like a common sense 
solution, especially because there are homes/driveways and schools literally all along 
the street. 
67. This generally seem like nuisance changes  Vehicles are also so much better as 
Tempe has grown 
68. Lowering the speed limits is a scam and being used to pay for the Vision One expense 
that have been nothing but a failure. 
69. No. I believe Tempe's speed limits are now set realistically. 
70. Tempe is already a hostile place to live unless you want apartment life or low income. I 
would think the city could generate revenue not on the backs of it’s citizens. 
71. Strongly in favor! 
72. I’m not sure why the city believes it is necessary to change something that has been 
working well for many years. This proposal seems like an unnecessary use of funding. 
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current speed limits have been in place for years and appear to be working effectively 
as they are. 
73. Keep them the same or increase them 
74. It will not change anything. Everyone will still do the speed they are comfortable with. 
75. No  
76. I think they could be reduced even further. 
77. Please lower speed limits 
78. Comply with State spend regulations. 
79. 45 mph is slow enougb 
80. See above 
81. All is well, spend City dollars on something else 
82. The speed limits as they exist right now are just right, not too slow not too fast. 
83. While I support lowered speed limits, unless the city gets serious about enforcing any 
speed limits, it won't matter whether it keeps existing limits or reduces them to 5 mph. 
84. Maybe do things that will actually improve the lives of Tempe residents instead of just 
trying to generate revenue to lay down another road poorly that’ll crack up in less than 
three years. Seems like city council is less interested in cultivating a place people want 
to live than they are lining the city’s pockets. 
85. No   
86. This seems totally unnecessary! 
87. Hardy needs speed bumps between baseline and greenway dr (western canal bridge) 
88. Same answer as #1. 
89. no   
90. All of these only proposed to reduce the speed limit by 5mph. I’m guessing this is done 
because there’d be too much push back to reduce by greater speeds all at once. If this 
is the case please be sure to revisit this again and suggest taking the speeds lower. 
91. None of them seem reasonable to me. The speed limits set were already proposed by 
intelligent and experienced engineers. 
92. Mill Ave and University speed needs to be reviewed around ASU. Especially where 
there is a lightrail track/intersection 
93. Anything to slow down cars I am for 
94. No  
95. Drivers speed too much. Hopefully this slows them down. 
96. With the way that many residents think about speed limits and the likely consequences 
of speed limit, no speed limits will be effective unless they come with consequences 
for breaking them. Many will continue to push them anyway, which is a major reason 
why I support lower speed limits in general. I'm expecting people to still break them, 
just with a lower overall end speed than the previous one. I also think that lower 
speeds in general are better for the environment with lower pollution rates, and it's 
worth considering because the valley frequently has air quality issues. 
97. Can you please lower the speed limit by 5 MPW on Garden Grove parkway between 
Kyrene and Priest.  This is a heavy residential area. 
98. Please lower speed limits city wide. In particular, Elliot, Warner, McClintock, and Rural 
could really use to have the speed limit lowered. 
99. 40 mph as the posted speed is too high in most places. 40 mph causes me anxiety. 
100. No. 
101. More anti automobile restrictions from Tempe.  Make it harder and more difficult to 
drive a car in Tempe seems to be your goal. From  your Vision Zero or Zero Vision  
project  with more  traffic mitigation speed humps, roundabouts and restrictions your 
war against drivers continues. I think Tempe would ban all private cars in Tempe if 
they could in order to achieve your nirvana of everyone taking public transportation or 
riding bicycles. 
102. It appears that the city is lowering speeds for some reason other than public safety. 
103. City is motivated by money grab not safety, it’s an unnecessary change that only came 
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104. I attended the meeting at Pyle. The slides in the presentation and discussion helped 
me better understand the proposed changes. Unfortunately, I felt like a few people at 
the meeting were not open to reason and would not budge on their stance. They 
should ride bikes on some of these streets, especially Guadalupe. 
105. Stop trying to force us out of our vehicles and trying to get us to ride bicycles. I am not 
going to ride a bicycle during the summer months when it’s 115° and doing more lane 
reductions and lowering speed limits, will only cause more traffic, digestion, and more 
potential road rage and make problems worse. This is not New York City! Leave our 
roads alone and stop already!!!! 
106. What about Baseline rd. We have many pedestrians and fast drivers. 
107. It is fine the way it is. 
108. Existing limits are fine. 
109. The limits are just fine.  They jsubreduced the speed on College where I live and it is 
terrible 
110. This doesn’t solve anything except what I see is cheaper to lower signage for speed 
limits, ability to collect speed tickets, without actually solving anything. This is 
incompetence at best. 
111. The city seems to be over-complicating the speed traveled through the city.  When 
some drivers are traveling at 65mph in a 45, does it really matter if it's 40mph?  If the 
city is 45 mph, school zone is 35 mph, and residential are 25 mph, everyone can know 
how to obey the limits without looking for a new sign on every block.  This feels like a 
money grab for the speed cameras more than a coherent plan for a successful city. 
112. Existing speed limits are fine. 
113. We have been living just fine forever with the existing speed limits.    
114. In my experience, these reductions in speed limits are little more than ways to boost 
revenues through populace ticketing. 
115. As described above, to me this would actually mean more revenue for the city if the 
police could write more over the speed limit tickets.  Other than that, do not really see 
that a 5mph reduction is not really going to see that much improvement. 
116. There is no reason to lower the speed limit on any of these streets. It’s just a way to 
give out more tickets. It’s a cash grab. 
117. I would appreciate if the speed limits on northbound Rural between Southern and 
Broadway were enforced. There are too many cars driving 50+. I don’t see the same 
problem going southbound. Not sure why. 
118. It is a terrible idea, people will not drive 40 mph on a three lane road, you will just be 
able to write more speeding tickets and be able to add more money to the city coffers. 
119. Stop wating time, money and resournces on making these changes. Speed limints are 
fine as is. Spend the money, time and resources on other things such as cleaning up 
parks. 
120. Keep things the same on major roads. Most people take the freeway and use these as 
backups. Changing the speed limit is totally unnecessary. Red light cameras have 
already had a positive impact on people driving the speed limit. I’ve lived here all my 
life and the speed limit should stay the same like it always has. It seems like an act to 
create a situation where people don’t know the limit has changed and Tempe can 
create speed trap and make more money. 
121. I don't understand the logic behind any of these proposed traffic changes,  unless it is 
an effort for the city to increase revenues through speeding tickets.

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25. How did you hear about this survey? 
 
 
Other responses: 
  
Repeat responses: 
1. News: 37 
2. Friend/neighbor/roommate/spouse: 8 
3. Facebook: 7 
4. Tempe Bicycle Action Group: 4 
5. Monthly water bill: 2 
Individual responses:  
1. Need 
2. Other 
3. Radio 
4. Staff visiting the roundabout construction site at College Ave/McKellips Road 
intersection 
 
Total responses: 696 
 
 
IV. 
Zoom chat from Dec. 9 virtual public meeting 
00:37:05Mary Farmer:is there a map available online with the speed limits as they change? 
00:37:46Shauna Warner, Neighborhood Services:Meeting materials are available here: 
https://www.tempe.gov/government/transportation-and-
sustainability/transportation/proposed-speed-limit-changes 
00:37:59Marcus Johnston:What is the reason behind putting a roundabout on McKellips? If 
it's good idea, why only one? 
00:38:31James Farley:Were speed studies done for these segments? How do the proposed 
new speed limits compare to the 85th percentile speed? 
00:38:54Shauna Warner, Neighborhood Services:Comments taken through Dec. 14 here 
https://communityfeedback.opengov.com/portals/tempeaz/Issue_14750 
00:39:27Marcus Johnston:Reacted to "Were speed studies d..." with   
00:39:46John John: Again, what is the overriding rational for all of these changes?  Has 
there been a study to see what possible impact these changes will have on the movement of 
traffic through the city? It appears that the whole idea is to just slow down everything? 
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00:40:01Patricia Orlowitz:speed limit changes all seem reasonable. I live near Miller, and 
neighbors have told me they have heard drag racing on Miller at night - the lower speed plus 
the speed bumps etc are good idea 
00:40:11Tracie Crater: I've noticed with the changes on Southern to a speed of 40 there is 
more congestion and the lights do not meet the speed. Will lights be adjusted to meet the 
change in speed limit? The changes also have not stopped people from speeding. 
Enforcement should be the priority. 
00:42:40John John: I agree with the comments from Inshan. 
00:43:13Ty Wears:Thanks for having this zoom meeting! 
00:44:41Marcus Johnston:FYI - avoid using industry terms like "multimodal." When you use 
them, it feels like you're trying to sneak something past me. :) 
00:45:27Tony Cabrera:Full support for the reduction on McKellips Road to assist with safety 
concerns.  Are there any newer technologies/innovation/enforcement methods to assist 
drivers in recognizing the speed limit change? ...especially once "Traffic Control Change" 
signing is phased out? 
00:45:51Mary Farmer:As several of these changes make sense to adjust speed limits to 
other portions of the same roadway with a different speed limit, are there other roads that 
have multiple speed limits that don't coincide with road use through the city? 
00:47:32Tony Cabrera:Full support of R/A at McKellips/College - safer by far 
00:50:58Jeff Caslake:Reacted to "Full support of R/A ..." with   
00:55:54Ty Wears:I saw the proposal. Thanks. 
00:56:18Shelly Seyler: McKellips Rd project site 
 
V. 
Emails 
1. Nov. 27, 2025 
Seems recently speed traps are reappearing. Your proposal has lots of big words and 
political sounding speech but not showing much benefit. I am strongly against slowing 
down the movement of cars through the city. Especially if followed up with speed traps. If 
you need more money then cut unnecessary expenses first. 
 
2. Dec. 3, 2025 
As people who ride bikes all around Tempe, we are supportive of the proposed speed 
limit changes. In addition the reasons that staff laid out in their presentation, we support 
lower speed limits because according the the NHTSA, lowering speed limits can reduce 
crashes in urban areas. This is a relatively low cost and quick intervention to make our 
streets safer for everyone, for those inside and outside of cars. Lower speed limits can 
help us achieve our Vision Zero goal. 
 
3. Dec. 5, 2025 
Can one of you send me copies of the engineering studies that support the proposed 
speed limit reductions.  The public material was long on useless boilerplate and notably 
lacking on any supporting data. 
 
4. Dec. 5, 2025 
How can we get Baseline Road and 48th Street (NB is Tempe) considered for a lower 
speed limit? I drive Baseline daily and have for 20-plus years. No matter how many 
times I request, there is zero enforcement by PD. I can count two motor cops in last few 
years. I have been passed by cars going 50, 55 and even 60.  And 48th Street is a 
continuation of the freeway. Considering there are residences that line 48th Street in 
addition to dense population along it, shocked the 45 mph speed limit hasn't already 
been lowered. Numerous people have died on that road due to speeding too. What is 
the process for these two roads to be "thrown into the ring?

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5. Dec. 5, 2025 
I’m writing to share my concerns about the proposed speed limit changes. While I 
understand the intent, I don’t believe this approach meaningfully addresses the core 
issues. Lowering speed limits doesn’t guarantee compliance. Having lived in Arizona my 
entire life, it’s obvious most drivers treat posted limits as guidelines rather than strict 
rules. There’s no clear reason these new limits would change that. Instead, compliant 
drivers will simply face more congestion while the habitual speeders continue as they 
always have. The data also points in a different direction. In 2024, Arizona recorded 217 
fatal crashes related to speeding, compared with 312 involving impaired driving and 
more than 500 tied to low visibility. Speed plays a role, but this proposal targets only a 
fraction of the total problem. Even if fully enforced, its impact on overall fatalities would 
be limited. I urge you to reconsider moving forward with this plan. There are other areas 
where the City of Tempe could make a far greater impact. If speed remains a priority, 
physical traffic-calming measures (speed bumps, medians, or redesigned intersections) 
are far more reliable than changing numbers on signs. Lower limits without supporting 
infrastructure only increase enforcement pressure, which risks further eroding public 
trust. Thank you for taking the time to review my perspective. I hope you’ll weigh these 
concerns carefully as you evaluate the proposed changes. 
 
6. Dec. 13, 2025 
I object to all of the reductions in speed for Tempe. Please reach out to me with any 
questions. I am telling all Tempe residents to oppose this. 
 
7. Dec. 13, 2025 
Please put my vote in the NO section for speed limit reduction! An increase in traffic 
should not warrant a speed reduction as slowing traffic down will cause more 
congestion. We want people to get where they are going safely, but also as quickly as 
possible! Slower traffic will cause more people to be on the roads longer. Would not 
attempting to reduce the total time we must be on the road inherently reduce the 
chances of an accident? If anything, going UP 5 mph and some traffic management thru 
traffic signal timing would tremendously reduce the time cars spend on the road, which 
will reduce the likehood of accidents. The longer we have to be out there, the more likely 
an accident can occur.  
 
8. Dec. 18, 2025 
Dear Tempe Mayor and Council Members, 
Will reducing speed limits 5 mph in select zones have a significant impact? In a  
word - no! Tempe has horrific traffic as a pass through city, location of a major 
university and a city that continues to grow; slowing traffic is not the solution. Perhaps 
slowing traffic flow will ignite even more road rage or impatience. Please let me share 
some reasons for my position. The speed limit has little effect 
on foolishness, inattention, and stupidity of vehicle drivers, pedestrians, jay walkers, and 
cyclists of all types. Over the past week I have witnessed the following: 
• 
A driver of a truck heading south on McClintock s/o Baseline was presumably impatient 
with those of us doing the speed limit and he got into the center turn lane and stepped 
on the gas and passing many vehicles, eventually drove back into the inside lane, then 
got into the outside lane and eventually I lost sight to him. 
• 
Later on the same day, a driver of a white Camry with CA license plate was on his phone 
texting, wandered into my lane, I hit the horn and he got back into the inside lane. 
• 
A bicyclist on a sidewalk, wrong side of the street, got to the intersection, rode through 
parked cars and then rode across the street against the traffic. 
• 
A TUHS white van started to move from the outside to the inside lane just in front of me - 
no turn signal. Had he been successful, we might have collided. I hit the horn, the driver 
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moved into the inside lane. He turned left at the next intersection. Occupied thoughts? 
Not paying attention? Who knows. 
• 
The jay walkers are too numerous to mention but I saw some every single day. They are 
worse on certain streets. I grimmace everytime I see a woman with one or more children 
jay walking and often over all the lanes on a busy street such as Mill Avenue and Rural 
Road. 
• 
Driving east on 5th street and slowing to stop with the light at Veteran's Way, the SUV 
ahead of me apparently didn't want to stop, so he whipped to the right almost hitting a 
white car approaching the intersection, and proceeded to make a left turn in front of the 
car that had just stopped on a yellow light. He turned left on red and hit the gas. Had 
there been a pedestrian or bicyclist in the vicinity, he could have hit them. 
• 
One day alone I witnessed 5 red light runners in the couple of hours I was shopping and 
running errands. In one case, had I not followed Smith Driving lessons, I would have 
been hit broadside by a large pickup truck that flat out ran a red light when the light for 
my lane was green. I did not move immediately when it turned green. 
• 
Do the speed limit and get tailgated as was the case several times this past week. I 
feared getting rear ended should I have to stop quickly.  
• 
Cut throughs at certain convenience stores is horrific. Impatient and not wanting to sit 
through a light, they cut through and often do not look to see if there is anyone jay 
walking as they look to the other direction for oncoming cars. I have witnessed women 
with toddler and/or infant in a stoller jay walking to avoid the 50' or less walk to the 
crosswalk.  
• 
Electric bikes and scooters are a total menace. And of course the rental units are used 
frequently for making burn outs as often seen at walkways at Kiwanis Park and around 
Tempe Lake. This could go on as I drove a lot this past week and saw something every 
day. In the survey I submitted, I commented with all the crazies on the road and trying to 
keep an eye on distracted, angry, perhaps impaired drivers, how am I supposed to note 
when a speed limit moves up or down 5 mph. For sure there is speeding in Tempe but 
speed alone cannot be responsible for accidents and injuries. I seriously doubt moving a 
speed limit from 30 to 25 is going to reduce any pedestrian or cyclist accidents; stupid 
will prevail regardless.It was many years ago driving south on Mill Avenue near 
Gammage and there was a crosswalk but no light. All south and north bound traffic had 
stopped for a blond coed with a lovely smile who was crossing in late summer afternon. I 
heard a car speeding in the outside lane and I did not hear the engine slow down. I 
witnessed the coed getting hit and I was horrified at the sight. I stayed and filled out a 
report with the police and was later interviewed by an investigator. We all stopped, the 
young man speeding in the outside lane apparently did not take notice of all the stopped 
cars and there were many on both sides of the street. His inattention was the key more 
than his speed. With all the traffic violations that happen every day in Tempe, how many 
are actually given a ticket? While the photo radar may help with some of the problems, 
Tempe could use significantly more police officers and smoother traffic would help.  
 
9. Jan. 7, 2026 
I previously wrote to you regarding adjusting the speed limits but failed to include a very 
relevant issue: visibiity from the driver's seat. Consumer Reports previously reported a 
significant increase in accidents, pedestrian deaths, etc. due to the design of most  
American vehicles. This was recalled yesterday as I walked past a truck in a parking lot 
and the side mirrors were as tall or taller than I am. I looked at the front end of the truck 
and the hood extends straight out from the windshield. If you notice, even SUVs and  
smaller cars have hoods that no longer slope but extend about straight out from the 
windshield. Speaking as a driver of a midsize SUV, the visibility of the previous one I 
owned was much better. On top of that, windows except the windshields, are smaller 
thereby reducing visibility. Consumer Reports has launched a drive to force car 
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is a copy of one of their reports on the issue. Visibility is a considerable factor not just 
parking but also making turns, lane changes, etc. 
 
10. Feb. 27, 2026 
In response to the question for input on speed limit changes in Tempe… I will have to 
say it it doesn’t really matter what your speed limits are, people are going to drive as fast 
as they want to. We live just off Mill Avenue, the 2nd Street south of Broadway and I 
hear them all day and all night long speeding up and down the street. When we walk the 
dog, it’s almost scary. I don’t know what the solution is but pretty sure lowering the speed 
limits will not solve the problem? 
Thank you for asking… 
 
11. March 13, 2025 
Dear Mayor and Council Members, 
There is a proposal you will be considering in the next few weeks to lower the speed 
limits on several Tempe Roads.  I have reviewed the material prepared by the city and 
have also driven over all the sections in the proposal.  Some of the proposed speed limit 
changes are warranted.  Some of them are not warranted. This email will only discuss 
those unwarranted proposals.  The city has presented what it calls "data" as support for 
the proposals such as some accident statistics and statements of generalities but no 
actual analysis showing any connection between the "data" and the operational aspects 
of the streets and the proposed changes. One piece of data, probably the most useful, 
actually argues against the proposed changes, and that is the 85th percentile speed 
actually driven by road users.  The 85th percentile speed is the measure used by traffic 
experts for about half a century to set speed limits.  It's use has stood the test of time. It 
has been found that the best way to maximize compliance with speed limits is to use the 
85th percentile.  It has also been found that when speed limits are improperly set lower 
than the 85th such improperly set speed limits have almost no effect on the speeds 
driven on those roads.  What is accomplished by improperly lowered limits is making 
"criminals" out of drivers who are driving normally. Another effect of improperly and 
arbitrarily low speed limits is that it creates distrust in drivers for all the traffic engineering 
decisions made by the same jurisdiction. Drivers aren't idiots, that's why using the 
speeds they actually drive as the guide, the 85th percentile, works as well as it does.  
For the sections identified as unwarranted, all have 85th percentile speeds at or above 
their current speed limit, which indicates that the current speed limit is the appropriate 
speed limit.  In fact, the proposed lower speed limits, in the face of current 85th 
percentile speeds, will increase speed variation on these streets and speed variation is 
one of the causes of traffic accidents. The primary reason a traffic expert would deviate 
from the 85th percentile speed is if there are hidden hazards that would not be apparent 
to the road users.  That is not the case on these sections.   None of these sections have 
hidden hazards or other unexpected surprises for the drivers using them.  To the 
contrary, these sections are wide, with excellent sight distances, with well spaced traffic 
signals, left turn lanes, sidewalks, and large buffer areas on the sides. I would 
encourage you to set aside the generalized non-specific and inapplicable statements 
that are presented by staff as support for lower speed limits and stick with proper 
engineering and leave the limits as they are. Some brief notes on each section: 
Section 4a Broadway Rd – Priest to W CL:  The adjacent Phoenix section to the west 
has a 45-mph speed limit.  Current traffic is generally going 45 mph and flows well at the 
current 45 mph speed limit. There is nothing unusual about the driving environment that 
would warrant a lower speed limit.  Proposed change is not warranted and not needed. 
Section 4b Broadway Rd – Terrace to E CL: Nice wide street. Traffic flows well at 45 
mph.  Traffic lights well-spaced.  Plenty of sight distance.  There is no reason to lower 
the speed limit thru here.  The idea that it needs to match the adjacent 40 mph sections 
is absurd.  Proposed change is not warranted and not needed.

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Section 5 Roosevelt St – Broadway to Southern:  Traffic currently flows at 35 mph easily.  
 
Driving at 30 mph feels uncomfortably slow given the number of lanes and general road 
configuration.  Road is wide, adjacent sidewalk and buffer area is wide, good sight 
distances, center left turn lane, no parking on street.  Lowering to 30 mph will be unlikely to 
change very many people’s actual speed and to the extent it does it will likely increase 
speed variations.  Proposed change is not warranted and not needed.

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Section 7 Guadalupe Rd - Kyrene to E CL:  Traffic is going 45 mph with no issues at 
the current  45 mph speed limit.  Sidewalks have plenty of buffer space.  There is no 
reason to lower the speed limit on this section.  Proposed change is not warranted and 
not needed. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In addition to the summary comments above there is a video recording of each section 
which you can view showing how well traffic flows at the current speed limits, the 
environment around the street, and the general character of the area the streets go thru.  
The video provides a much better view of these streets and how they operate than a few 
sentences and still photos can provide. 
  
It is available at Tempe Arizona proposal to lower speed limits. The video shows 
sections which should not be lowered. If you watch it at 1.5x speed it will take about 11 
minutes. Again, I would encourage you to set aside the generalized non-specific and 
inapplicable statements that are presented by staff as support for lower speed limits and 
stick with proper engineering and leave the limits as they are.  
 
*Note this resident did provide a video which was reviewed by Mayor, Council and staff, 
but was not linked to this report.  
 
VI. 
Phone Calls 
 
1. Dec. 8, 2025 
Caller called in to say that they opposed the speed limit reduction and had concerns about 
cameras and funding to Verra Mobility.