| This bill empowers the county to reduce speed limits on certain roads by 5mph in the same way as Montgomery County. We want Anne Arundel residents to contact your state delegate by Feb. 1 before a county delegation vote anticipated on Feb. 2. You can copy/paste this text or better yet, personalize it and then email it to your delegate this week!
Dear Delegate;
HB193 Anne Arundel County Speed Limits sponsored by Delegates Lehman and Pena-Melnyk will empower Anne Arundel County to assess and reduce speed limits. This is especially important for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, the elderly, people with disabilities and schoolchildren who may cross or travel along our roads to access schools, parks, shopping areas and other destinations. Local jurisdictions are most aware of the use and context of local roads and should have the authority to reduce speed limits to increase safety. This bill also aligns with Anne Arundel County’s and Maryland’s commitment to Vision Zero.
Speed reduction reduces both the likelihood of a crash and also the severity of injury if a crash occurs. Please support HB193 to improve safety, especially for our most vulnerable.
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