The Mayor and Council have approved Ordinance 08-2023, titled "AMENDING CHAPTER 13, 'TRAFFIC,' OF THE MOUNT RAINIER CODE TO MODIFY SELECT SPEED LIMITS ON CITY ROADS,” during the January 2nd Legislative Meeting, taking a significant step in enhancing road safety.
The new legislation, reducing speed limits on city roads from 25 mph to 20 mph, is a crucial element of the City's Vision Zero Action Plan which was developed last year to reduce and eliminate traffic-related injuries and deaths on our roads.
Beginning January 4, the City’s contractors will install new speed limit markers on the north side of the city, extending to the south side. The project is expected to be completed in two weeks, weather permitting. These new signs will replace existing markers, serving as a visible reminder to motorists to adhere to the adjusted speed limits.
The implementation of the new speed limit will take effect on February 1, 2024, exclusively applying to the City of Mount Rainier roads. It is important to note that Rhode Island Avenue and Queens Chapel Road, maintained by the State Highway Administration (SHA), and District of Columbia-owned Eastern Avenue will not be affected by the new speed limit.
Ordinance 08-2023 Altering Speed Limits on City Roads