via the City of Falls Church Office of Communication:
Monday, November 13, 2023 — City of Falls Church officials will unveil a 20 mph sign to launch the “20 is Plenty” pedestrian safety and speed reduction campaign.
- Thursday, November 16 at 11 a.m.
- 200 Block of Little Falls Street (outside the Community Center)
- Park in the City Hall campus lot: 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church
Speakers include City staff, police, member of City Council, and member of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation (CACT).
About the City of Falls Church 20 is Plenty Campaign
This fall, many residential streets in the City of Falls Church will get new speed limit signs, lowering the limit to 20 miles per hour from 25 miles per hour. The City’s education campaign, 20 is Plenty, includes yard signs, social media outreach, and more, available on www.fallschurchva.gov/20.
This effort supports walkability and pedestrian safety. A speed reduction to 20 mph has life-changing results for pedestrians. Crash data has shown there is a significant improvement in pedestrian survivability in the event of a crash when drivers are traveling at 20 mph as opposed to 25 mph. Also, traveling at higher speeds narrows your field of vision as you drive, making it more difficult to see and react to people in the roadway.
The new 20 mph speed limits legally go into effect on each street when the existing speed limit signs are replaced.
Residents can pick up a free yard sign to show support of 20 is Plenty and encourage safe driving in their neighborhood. Signs are available at the City Hall Permits Counter (East Wing, 1st Floor) during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Residents can also access a #20IsPlenty toolkit with social media graphics, wording for neighborhood newsletters, and a flyer, available on www.fallschurchva.gov/20.
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