COLUMBUS – Drivers need to start watching their speed in downtown Columbus.
The speed limit is dropping to 25 miles per hour after being okayed by City Council on Monday and new signs reflecting the change will be installed later this month and into early March, Mayor Andrew Ginther announced.
The lower speed limit is a key to Vision Zero, a strategy to reduce serious and fatal crashes on city streets, he said.
In addition, the Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) safety feature is also being implemented at seven downtown intersections to increase visibility of pedestrians crossing the street.
LPI will give pedestrians a head start in the crosswalk, with the WALK signal displayed up to seven seconds before motorists making left or right turns at the intersection get a green light.
LPI implementation is occurring at High St. at Rich St.; Broad St. at Cleveland Ave.; Mound St. at 3rd St.; 4th St. at Gay St.; Front St. at Mound St,; Grant St. at Town St.; and High St. at Mound St.
Additional intersections will be considered as the first locations are monitored, administration officials said.