Speed Limit Could be Reduced Near Hospitals, Parks

SOMERVILLE, MA - Aldermen want to lower the speed limit to 20 miles-per-hour in areas around parks, senior centers, hospitals, places of worship and other community buildings, Wicked Local reported.

Unposted speed limits are 30 miles per hour in the Commonwealth but Aldermen believe posting a reduced speed limit near certain facilities could help make Somerville safer, Wicked Local reported.

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“We have long had reduced speed zones near our schools and it has kept our children safer. It’s time we extend that protection to our children, seniors and the infirm as they walk to other vulnerable locations such parks and playgrounds, senior housing, hospitals and nursing homes,” Mayor Joe Curtatone told Wicked Local.

A petition addressing the issue will be brought before a meeting on April 7.

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