Bill
A 561
Overview: Bill A 561, "Relates to speed limits for any portion of a highway within a city, village or town park", was REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION on January 08, 2025. This bill aims
Overview: Bill A 561, "Relates to speed limits for any portion of a highway within a city, village or town park", was REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION on January 08, 2025. This bill aims to address speed limits in parks within cities, villages, and towns.
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to grant local governments the authority to set appropriate speed limits for any portion of a highway located within a city, village, or town park. This would allow for more tailored speed limit regulations to enhance safety and accommodate the unique needs of park environments.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes cities, villages, and towns to establish speed limits for highways within their parks
- Allows for the consideration of factors such as pedestrian and cyclist activity, park usage, and public safety when setting these speed limits
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would impact local governments, who would gain the ability to set speed limits in their parks, as well as park users, who would benefit from enhanced safety measures.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION for further consideration and potential legislative action.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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