Bill > HB278

This bill authorizes the State Highway Administration (SHA) to decrease the maximum speed limit by 5 miles per hour on urban state highways under its jurisdiction, without requiring an engineering and traffic investigation. Urban highways are defined as those with a curb and gutter, storm drainage system, located in urban areas, and part of the state highway system. This change aims to provide the SHA more flexibility in setting speed limits on these urban roads to enhance safety, particularly in areas with increased pedestrian activity.