Fairfax County weighs lowering speed limits

Officials in Fairfax County, Virginia, are beginning to consider reducing speed limits on certain highways across the county. A Virginia law that took effect in July allows local jurisdictions to lower speed limits below 25 mph, but not below 15 mph, by passing an ordinance. The transportation committee of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has a preliminary online discussion, outlining how the committee plans to move forward. The panel pla…

Fairfax County weighs lowering speed limits

Officials in Fairfax County, Virginia, are starting to consider the possibility of lowering speed limits on certain roads throughout the county. A Virginia law that went into effect in July allows local jurisdictions to lower speed limits below 25 mph, but not lower than 15 mph, by passing an ordinance. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors transportation committee has a preliminary discussion online, outlining how the committee planned to mov…