Speed limits in school zones

In summer 2024, the City of Bloomington reduced speed limits on local streets from 30 to 25 miles per hour. In October 2024, the City activated a 20 mph school zone speed limit around Kennedy High School, Olsen Middle and Elementary Schools, Poplar Bridge Elementary School and Oak Grove Middle and Elementary schools.

The 20-mph speed limit is in effect when the yellow beacons are flashing or when students are walking to or from school in the morning and afternoon. Drivers should slow down and pay extra attention anytime they are near schools. Drivers can expect to see more school zone speed limits rolling out at the more than 20 public and private schools throughout Bloomington in the future.

Obey the speed limits and stay safe.