Minneapolis Approves Lower Speed Limits On Parkways

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Commissioners Wednesday passed a measure to reduce the speed limit on all parkways in the city to 20 mph, down from the previous 25 mph.

The move comes after city officials reduced the speed limit for local streets in Minneapolis to 20 mph in 2020.

"We know that on our roads, slower speeds save lives," said MPRB President Jono Cowgill in a statement.

"I’m proud of the Board for reducing parkway speed limits so they align with the city and with our goal of creating safe routes to our parks for everyone."

Park officials said that the city's public works department will change existing signage on parkways "over the coming months."

Drivers must follow the posted speed limit on parkways as the signs are updated.