Should the speed limit on municipal streets in B.C. be lowered from 50 km/h to 40 km/h?
That will be the question on the table for a vote at the upcoming Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Vancouver next month.
The organization, which is the advocate for local government in the province, will look at whether lowering the speed limit on municipal streets is the best move for communities around B.C. Currently, if not otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a municipality is 50 km/h and outside it is 80 km/h.
The idea was first proposed by the City of Victoria, and is one of the transportation-related votes that will take place at the meeting.
Speed is one of the leading causes of death on B.C. roads, and groups that support this move to lower the speed limit say this will drastically cut the number of deaths every year.
We want to hear what you think about this idea – would you support a lowered speed limit? Let us know in the comments.
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