Raising the speed limit on certain streets.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to raising the speed limit on certain streets

This bill would allow the Commissioner of Transportation to raise speed limits on roads that are clear thoroughfares with little pedestrian traffic that are designed to accommodate a higher speed limit safely. The 25 mile per hour speed limit adopted as part of Vision Zero has caused significant congestion on these kinds of roads and has led to incidents of road rage. This bill is intended decrease congestion and incidents of road rage.