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The Installation of Falmouth Safety Zones
The Installation of Falmouth Safety Zones
On March 24, 2025, the Falmouth Select Board voted unanimously to approve 12 safety zones around the town of Falmouth with a speed limit of 20 miles per hour. The new speed limits went into effect by Memorial Day 2025.
Why are the 20 MPH Safety Zones Important?
Why are the 20 MPH Safety Zones Important?
A pedestrian's risk of death or seriouse injury more than doubles when a vehicle's speed increases from 20 to 30 miles per hour.
Are The Safety Zones Effective?
Are The Safety Zones Effective?
Preliminary data suggests that they are not. With spot studies of 100 vehicles conducted at 8 out of the 12 safety zones, the average 85th percentile speed is 31 miles per hour. This would indicate a speeding problem. The preliminary data collected from each safety zone was collected in the off season and will be collected again in season and combined with the off season . The final data and study will be posted aproximatly mid summer 2026.
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