FSS ADVOCACY LEADS TO 25 MPH SPEED LIMITS across NYS

Thanks to the efforts of FSS’ urging implementation of the NYS 25 MPH statewide speed limit bill, several municipalities in the capital district have lowered their own speed limit to 25 MPH. The critical 2022 legislation allowed certain local governments to reduce their own speed limits. The power granted by the statewide law is now being widely exercised across the state. The city of Schenectady passed such a bill in February, emphasizing that the change would be intended to prevent crashes. The town of Bethlehem is dropping its speed limit to 25 MPH, and has demonstrated its intent to implement signage, education, and enforcement accordingly. The city of Cohoes is adopting a 25 MPH limit as well. Its mayor pointed directly to the statewide bill and said his city’s adjustment had been under consideration since its passing. Albany itself has already implemented a 25 MPH speed limit beginning this year. FSS, in conjunction with the NYS Safe Streets Coalition, held a webinar explaining how others across the state and lower their speed limit to 25 MPH.