Mayor Roach announced today that the City of White Plains speed limit will be reduced from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour citywide. The lower speed limit will make city streets safer for pedestrians, cyclist and motorists.
Mayor Thomas Roach said, “The reduction of the citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph is a necessary, long-awaited change that will make our residents safer. Vehicles moving at a lower speed reduces incidents of fatalities and are better able to avoid crashes.”
On August 12, 2022, Governor Hochul signed Legislation (A.1007-A/S.2021-A) to help prevent traffic-related crashes and fatalities by allowing municipalities to reduce speed limits to 25 miles per hour. In February 2024, the Common Council determined that making roadways safer in the City of White Plains is a top priority and approved an ordinance reducing the speed limit throughout the City of White Plains from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour.
Research shows that faster driving speeds correlate to more serious injuries and fatalities for pedestrians in the event of a crash. This reduction in speed limit will improve public safety and prevent pedestrian fatalities.
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Starting in May, the City of White Plains Transportation Department will commence the process of installing new signs indicating the new citywide 25 mile per hour speed limit.
The City remains committed to making the roadways safer for everyone. With the preparation of the White Plains Vision Zero Action Plan coupled with the lower citywide speed limit, the City is taking proactive steps towards this goal.
About the City of White Plains ordinance to reduce the citywide speed limit to 25 Miles Per Hour:
On February 5, 2024, the Common Council of the City of White Plains approved an ordinance to reduce the citywide speed limit to 25 miles per hour. The 25 miles per hour speed limit is effective May 1, 2024. The citywide speed limit will not apply to the following roadways:
Bryant Avenue, Central Avenue, Central Westchester Parkway, Mamaroneck Avenue, North Broadway, North Street, Old Mamaroneck Road, Tarrytown Road, Westchester Avenue, Westchester Avenue Frontage Road and White Plains Avenue.
