Jersey Shore town reduces speed limit for entire community to make roads safer
Main Street and Memorial Drive will see their speed limits drop from 30 mph to 25 mph, the city announced Monday. All other streets in the city already had 25 mph speed limits.
The Main Street signage was installed earlier this month, and Memorial Drive will see updated signage soon.
'We appreciate the partnership and support of the Monmouth County Commissioners and County representatives in working with us to make this change,' said Mayor John Moor. 'This collaboration is helping us make our roads safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike—improving quality of life for our residents and enhancing the experience for visitors.'
The city said the change would create a safer city for pedestrians and bikers, and that it 'encourages exploration of local businesses and parks.'
Asbury Park is not the first municipality in New Jersey to adopt a lower, pedestrian-friendly speed limit. Hoboken has a 20 mph limit, and Metuchen has its limit set to 25 mph borough-wide.
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