Speed Limits on Larger City Roadways

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August 1, 2024 - Have a Safe Drive:  GO 25!

The new citywide speed limit of 25 miles per hour (unless posted otherwise) went into effect on August 1, 2024. Other cities in the region, like Richfield and Edina, have already implemented 25 mph speed limits for neighborhood roads.

Driving slower is good for you and your neighbors. This change makes neighborhood roads safer in many ways, including:

  • Reduced likelihood of crashes and injuries resulting from crashes.
  • Increased safety for pedestrians and cyclists

Background:  On September 18th, 2023, the Bloomington City Council approved changing the speed limit for

August 1, 2024 - Have a Safe Drive:  GO 25!

The new citywide speed limit of 25 miles per hour (unless posted otherwise) went into effect on August 1, 2024. Other cities in the region, like Richfield and Edina, have already implemented 25 mph speed limits for neighborhood roads.

Driving slower is good for you and your neighbors. This change makes neighborhood roads safer in many ways, including:

  • Reduced likelihood of crashes and injuries resulting from crashes.
  • Increased safety for pedestrians and cyclists

Background:  On September 18th, 2023, the Bloomington City Council approved changing the speed limit for local/neighborhood streets to 25 MPH. Staff are proposing speed limit changes for larger city streets next.

The proposed changes have been informed by the context of existing roadways, feedback already received from the Neighborhood Transportation Management Plan (NTMP) engagement, past and recent studies regarding effective speed limits, and engineering judgement.

The Proposed Speed Limits map provides a look at which streets are included in this project. (click image to enlarge).


The Frequently Asked Questions section on the right (FAQ's) provides answers to many questions and identify limitations on county and state roads.

To submit a comment, click on the "Provide a Comment" section below.

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  • Have a Safe Drive Go 25

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    The new citywide speed limit of 25 miles per hour (unless posted otherwise) went into effect on August 1, 2024. Other cities in the region, like Richfield and Edina, have already implemented 25 mph speed limits for neighborhood roads.

    Driving slower is good for you and your neighbors. This change makes neighborhood roads safer in many ways, including:

    • Reduced likelihood of crashes and injuries resulting from crashes.

    • Increased safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

  • Planning Commission to hear Speed Limits Recommendation

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    The Bloomington Planning Commission will hear the issue of Speed Limits at the May 9th meeting. Staff are seeking a recommendation of approval to the City Council for the Posted Speed Limits map, and code revisions to Chapter 8 of the City Code. The hearing before the Planning Commission will include a public comment period, and the public are welcome to attend and give testimony. For details visit the City of Bloomington website, at: https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/plan/events/planning-commission-meeting-4