The City of Alexandria will is lowering the speed limits on several roads this fall in the West End of Alexandria.
The most significant change is to the entire length of North Beauregard Street, 2.7 miles from Little River Turnpike to King Street. The posted speed limit is reduced from 35 mph to 25 mph, and the school zone drops from 25 mph to 15 mph.
In addition:
West Braddock Road (North Beauregard Street to Quaker Lane): Speed limits drop from 35 to 25 miles per hour and the school zone speed limits drop from 25 to 15 miles per hour.
North Howard Street (Lynn House Driveway to Braddock Road): School zone speed limit on North Howard Street goes from 25 to 15 miles per hour.
Seminary Road (Kenmore Avenue to North Pickett Street). School zone speed limit drops from 25 to 15 miles per hour.
King Street (Radford Street to Quincy Street). There will be a new 15 mile per hour school zone speed limit.
"Through outreach for the Vision Zero Action Plan, the Alexandria Mobility Plan, Safe Routes to School Program, and Alex311, the City has heard from residents and neighborhood groups across Alexandria that vehicle speed is a major concern and that additional City action is desired to mitigate these issues. As part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Vision Zero Work Plan, the City has committed to enhancing roadway safety by reducing vehicle speeds," city officials explained.
Speed is a critical factor in how often crashes occur and how severe those crashes are. Collectively, there have been over 500 crashes on these corridors since 2015, including over 20 fatal or severe crashes. Over 250 people have been injured in crashes during this time.
Slower speed limits can save lives and support the City’s adopted Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries. Reducing vehicle speeds near schools can improve safety for students and encourage more families to walk or bike to school.
For more information on the City’s Vision Zero Program, visit alexandriava.gov/VisionZero.
