Tempe residents, rev your engines, but not too fast – the city is planning to throw the brakes on speed limits on key streets. In a move that's all about matching the pedal to the evolving cityscape, proposals are hitting the road to alter the numbers on the speed limit signs, as reported by the city's latest announcement.

In what's billed as a safety and development measure, Tempe's streets could see some speed restrictions tightening up. "This initiative focuses on aligning speed limits with the surrounding development along these roadways," Transportation and Sustainability Director Eric Iwersen laid out in a statement. And if you're someone who feels the need to feed your speed, perhaps it's time to slow your roll along Mill Avenue, College Avenue, First Street, and Southern Avenue.

The changes in the pipelines are nothing to scoff at. They're taking a 10 mph cut on Mill Avenue's north end, dropping it down from a breezy 45 to a more Zen 35 mph. The chill vibes continue south of University Drive to Broadway Road, where 40 mph is about to get nudged down to 35 mph. College Avenue and First Street are also getting in line with a proposed reduction to 30 mph, and Southern Avenue might join the 40 mph club. The new speed limits align with the evolving face of the corridors, mirroring the urban growth witnessed by all who traverse these thoroughfares.

Voicing opinions on speed limit changes is a green light from the city with public meetings set to park themselves both online and in-person on May 15. And the clock for public comments ticks from that day till the 29th. The city detailed the engagement process on their website, stacking up a timeline that involves a transit through council presentations and commission meetings before hitting a potential green light by the city's bigwigs.

With council already briefed earlier this month, the wheels are set in motion for some rubber to meet the road on these proposals – but not until they've heard from Tempe's finest, its citizens. Head over to the virtual meeting via Zoom, or make your way to the Tempe Public Library if the physical space is more your highway. Information about the meetings, the changes, and how to have your say, can be found by putting your digital pedal to the metal and cruising to tempe.gov/speedlimits.