/tags/speed-limits Speed Limits en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:01:00 GMT /transportation/2022-06-16/austin-set-to-slash-speed-limits-along-nearly-50-busy-streets The changes are a relatively low-cost tactic aimed at the most aggressive speeders. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:01:00 GMT /transportation/2022-06-16/austin-set-to-slash-speed-limits-along-nearly-50-busy-streets Nathan Bernier /transportation/2022-04-25/speed-limits-set-on-183-south-and-45-sw-toll-roads The 183 South freeway will have a speed limit of 75 miles per hour; 45 SW was set at 70. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:40:43 GMT /transportation/2022-04-25/speed-limits-set-on-183-south-and-45-sw-toll-roads Nathan Bernier /transportation/2022-04-07/why-are-there-no-speed-limits-posted-on-the-new-183-south-toll-road More than a year after opening, 183 South has no posted speed limits. But that doesn't mean you can drive as fast as you want. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:01:00 GMT /transportation/2022-04-07/why-are-there-no-speed-limits-posted-on-the-new-183-south-toll-road Nathan Bernier /en-espanol/2021-06-01/reduciran-limite-velocidad-calles-residenciales-austin El concejo de Austin votó por reducir los límites de velocidad el año pasado, pero son tantas las calles de la ciudad que la tarea de reemplazar los viejos señalamientos ha sido un gran desafío. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:23:10 GMT /en-espanol/2021-06-01/reduciran-limite-velocidad-calles-residenciales-austin Nathan Bernier /transportation/2021-05-31/lower-speed-limits-slow-to-roll-out-on-austins-residential-streets The Austin City Council voted to lower speed limits last year, but the vastness of the city's street network is a challenge for the people tasked with replacing speed limit signs. Mon, 31 May 2021 10:01:18 GMT /transportation/2021-05-31/lower-speed-limits-slow-to-roll-out-on-austins-residential-streets Nathan Bernier /transportation/2019-09-19/lower-speed-limits-coming-to-some-austin-roadways The Austin City Council approved a round of speed limit changes, the latest tangible sign of the city’s efforts to make streets safer.“We know that it’s� Thu, 19 Sep 2019 21:32:18 GMT /transportation/2019-09-19/lower-speed-limits-coming-to-some-austin-roadways Samuel King /transportation/2016-12-08/council-members-consider-ways-to-lower-neighborhood-speed-limits Testimony included talk of a birthday.“Ben turned 10 on Monday at a rehabilitation facility in Dallas,� Kathy Sokolic told members of the City Council� Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:44:44 GMT /transportation/2016-12-08/council-members-consider-ways-to-lower-neighborhood-speed-limits Audrey McGlinchy /transportation/2016-05-11/the-decades-old-theory-behind-speed-limits-might-make-it-harder-to-change-them This story is part of our series, The Road to Zero, which explores traffic deaths and injuries in Austin and the city's plan to prevent them.High speeds� Thu, 12 May 2016 01:12:43 GMT /transportation/2016-05-11/the-decades-old-theory-behind-speed-limits-might-make-it-harder-to-change-them Ashley Lopez /texas/2012-10-31/little-piggies-85-mph-wee-bit-of-a-problem Update: Oct. 31, 5:36 a.m.: The Central Texas toll road with the nation's highest speed limit will get signs warning drivers about wildlife. The move� Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:36:57 GMT /texas/2012-10-31/little-piggies-85-mph-wee-bit-of-a-problem Tyler Pratt /transportation/2012-10-25/will-left-lane-for-passing-only-signs-make-a-difference Here’s a mantra you may repeat to yourself in Austin traffic (likely in-between bouts of profanity): The left lane is for passing only.Despite the fact� Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:01:45 GMT /transportation/2012-10-25/will-left-lane-for-passing-only-signs-make-a-difference Wells Dunbar, Texas Standard