Understanding speed limit changes

In summer 2024, the City of Bloomington reduced speed limits on local streets from 30 to 25 miles per hour unless otherwise posted.

Prior to 2019, the Department of Transportation established speed limits on all roadways in Minnesota. Since then, the State Legislature has granted cities the authority to change speed limits on roads under their jurisdiction.

You may wonder why the City does not keep speed limits the same on all roads. There are many considerations for speed limits including:

• Hennepin County determines the speed limits for some Bloomington roads.

• The role that a road serves in the transportation system.

• The risks for all users (including pedestrians and bicyclists).

• Maintaining good mobility and efficiency for the community.

Be sure to watch for new speed limit signs.