Atlanta’s ‘Vision Zero’ plan is lowering speed limits with hopes of increasing safety on city street

ATLANTA — The city of Atlanta introduced as half of the “Vision Zero” plan, many speed limits all through the city are being decreased to 25 miles per hour.

The city began updating the signage to replicate the speed limits in lots of areas in February. This change must be noticeable just about in every single place within the city of Atlanta. These new and decrease speed limits might be enforced on three-quarters of the city’s streets.

“It would be a good thing if people would slow down a bit,” bike owner Vance Cheatham stated.

The city has been working for over a month, updating indicators across the city.

“I think the signs would basically serve as a reminder that we really do need you to go 25 miles an hour,” Cheatham stated.

Cheatham bikes to work in midtown and walks to many different locations close by. He thinks it will deliver some calm to the world.

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“To make life easier for bicyclists and pedestrians, especially inside the perimeter is a very good idea,” Cheatham stated.

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms stated in a press release: “Our vision zero plan is designed to reduce vehicular incidents and ensure residents and visitors alike are safe on our streets – regardless of their method of transportation.”

This initiative to make the streets safer for pedestrians is welcomed by walkers like Kristi Humphrey.

“I almost get hit in crosswalks on a daily basis,” Humphrey stated.

Humphrey lives on Peachtree Street and walks it each day. She stated she helps the brand new plan.

“Hopefully, by seeing the signs, they will be aware that there are people out there,” Humphrey stated.

“Vision Zero” will make the most of a safer street design and speed administration methods.

Cheatham believes this is an excellent begin and is “just glad the mayor is paying attention to it.”