FOLEY – The Foley City Council is changing speed limits in several neighborhoods to improve safety and ensure consistency across city streets.
At the May 5 council meeting, final approval was given to an ordinance standardizing speed limits in the southwest quadrant of the city. This area, bounded by U.S. 98 to the north, West Azalea Avenue to the south, South Alston Street to the east, and South Cedar Street to the west, includes key community spaces such as Max Griffin Park, the Sarah Thompson Kids Park, and the Foley municipal swimming pool.
New speed limits in this area include:
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20 mph on Orange Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, Pedigo Avenue, Oak Street, and Pine Street.
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15 mph near parks and high pedestrian zones, including Verbena Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue.
“These changes address inconsistencies we found on streets with similar conditions,” said Wayne Dyess, Executive Director of Infrastructure and Development. “By standardizing speed limits, we’re enhancing safety and improving traffic flow.”
The council also voted to reduce the speed limit on James Road near the Cottages on the Greene subdivision from 35 mph to 25 mph. The reduced limit will apply to a 1,380-foot section north of the intersection at Baldwin County 12.
“James Road was previously a dirt road, but now that it’s paved and adjacent to a dense residential area, lowering the speed will help ensure safety,” Dyess said.
City officials will continue reviewing other areas in Foley for potential adjustments as development and traffic patterns evolve.