Proposed Speed Limit Changes 2025/2026

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The City of Tempe is implementing changes to speed limits on seven roadways that aim to match the function of the roadway and better reflect the current character of these corridors. The streets include: Broadway, Guadalupe, Miller and McKellips roads, Priest Drive, Roosevelt Street and Veterans Way/Fifth Street. Tempe streets have evolved over the decades; becoming more multi-modal with significant changes to the land use and development adjacent to them. However, the posted speed limits have not necessarily been reviewed to keep up with these changes.

Public Comment and Meetings

Public meetings were held Dec. 9, 2025 (watch the virtual meeting).

Approved Changes

• McKellips Road pdf: Reduce the 40 mph speed limit to 35 mph from College Avenue to Scottsdale Road.

• Miller Road pdf: Reduce the 35 mph speed limit to 30 mph from the north city limit to Curry Road.
• Veterans Way/Fifth Street pdf: Reduce the 30 mph speed limit to 25 mph from University Drive to Farmer Avenue.
•Broadway Road pdf: Reduce the 45 mph speed limit to 40 mph from Terrace Road to the east city limit. Also reduce the 45 mph speed limit to 40 mph from Priest Drive to the west city limit.
• Roosevelt Street pdf: Reduce the 35 mph speed limit to 30mph from Broadway Road to Southern Avenue.
• Priest Drive pdf: Reduce the 45 mph speed limit to 40 mph from Alameda Drive to Baseline Road.
• Guadalupe Road pdf: Reduce the 45 mph speed limit to 40 mph from Kyrene Road to east city limit.

Speed Limits graphic

Timeline

September 9, 2025: Transportation Commission
November 13, 2025: Council presentation
December 9, 2026: Public Meetings
April 28, 2026: Transportation Commission
April 30, 2026: First public hearing
May 14, 2026: Second public hearing
Implementation occurs 30 days after the second public hearing (June 13)

Contacts

Cathy Hollow, catherine_hollow@tempe.gov, 480-350-8445
Michelle Beckley, michelle_beckley@tempe.gov, 480-350-5002

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