New JerseyMunicipalities could set 15 mph limits in listed historic districts
Municipalities could set 15 mph limits in districts on both state and national historic registers, if a traffic study finds that speed appropriate.
What it does
Municipalities could adopt 15 mph limits on streets they oversee in historic districts listed on both state and national registers. A road and traffic study must support the speed, and required signs must meet applicable standards.
Argument forAllowing lower limits where traffic studies support them could help protect people walking and biking near historic buildings.
Argument againstRequired traffic studies and signs meeting state and federal standards could add work for municipalities seeking lower speed limits.
More detail
Municipalities would be allowed to set a 15 mph limit by local law. This would cover streets or street sections in historic districts under municipal authority and listed on both the national and New Jersey historic registers. A study of road design and traffic must find 15 mph reasonable and appropriate for the street. The limit and required signs must meet applicable federal and state standards. The authority would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 29Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities CommitteeLatest
- Oct 22Passed by the Senate (38-1)Passed 1st Chamber
- Oct 1Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Jun 22Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation CommitteeIntroduced
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