posted by Joe Polk at 3:27 PM /
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Rep. Matt Smith, D-Mt. Lebanon, will soon introduce legislation that would allow municipalities to alter or set speed limits on local and state roads within their respective boundaries without the approval of the state.
"This is part of an ongoing effort to make our neighborhoods safer and pedestrian friendly," Smith said. "Giving local governments this authority would reduce accidents, permit local officials to make decisions impacting our area, and foster strong communities."
Rosie Pesacreta, a Mt. Lebanon parent whose children walk to school along Washington Road is in favor of municipalities having more authority on this issue.
Read more: www.thealmanac.net/ALM/Story/01-20-2010-smith-pedestrian-bill
"This is part of an ongoing effort to make our neighborhoods safer and pedestrian friendly," Smith said. "Giving local governments this authority would reduce accidents, permit local officials to make decisions impacting our area, and foster strong communities."
Rosie Pesacreta, a Mt. Lebanon parent whose children walk to school along Washington Road is in favor of municipalities having more authority on this issue.
Read more: www.thealmanac.net/ALM/Story/01-20-2010-smith-pedestrian-bill
Labels: pedestrian safety, representative matt smith, speed limits
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