In a play to pump the brakes on speeding cars, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera has successfully pushed through a resolution to drop speed limits to a crawl in residential and park-laden areas. The resolution sails through with a focus on creating safer neighborhoods by chopping down speed limits to 25 mph on County-managed streets and those hugging up close to public recreational hotspots.
The changes come after a persistent chorus of complaints, with Commissioner Cabrera claiming, "There are places near West Miami and South Miami, where the speed limit can change from 25 mph to 30 mph in just one block." According to the Commissioner's office, this move aims to iron out inconsistencies and cater to the vocal demands of communities like Schenley Park and the Waterways.
Cabrera, sticking to the script of making streets law-abiding pedestrian paradises, highlighted a need for careful consideration. "We've listened to neighbors in places like Schenley Park and the Waterways, who have long wanted this and now we're taking action," Cabrera told the public, as per the Commissioner's office press release. The resolution ushers in a 120-day period where a meticulous study will be conjured up to see how feasible these snail-pace speed limits are in unincorporated swaths of Miami-Dade.
Residents expecting speedy changes to speed limit signage might have to idle for a bit. The administration is tasked with delivering a comprehensive strategy on how to implement these safety measures effectively. The countdown is on for a full report and game plan to be presented, aimed at safeguarding strollers and cyclers alike in the sunny enclave of Miami-Dade.
