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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The speed limit on Sheridan Road is currently 30 mph. Council voted Monday to lower the speed limit to 25 mph.

City Council approves Sheridan Road speed limit reduction

November 15, 2016

Aldermen unanimously decided to lower the speed limit on Sheridan Road Monday night, decreasing it from 30 mph to 25 mph. A motion to consider lowering the speed limit passed last month after students,...

ASG President Christina Cilento addresses the mayor, aldermen and city staff at City Council on Monday. Cilento advocated for the city to make Sheridan Road safer with the installation of bike lanes and the lowering of the speed limit.

Aldermen express concern about Sheridan bike lane project, show support for lower speed limit

October 18, 2016

Aldermen discussed the details of two-way bike lanes and unanimously approved a motion to consider reducing the Sheridan Road speed limit to 25 mph at a City Council meeting Monday. Conversation surrounding...

The current speed limit on Sheridan Road through campus is 30 miles per hour. Discussion about plans for bike lanes on the road is set to continue at tomorrow’s council meeting.

Bike lane plans approved two years ago receive new scrutiny

October 16, 2016

Although city manager Wally Bobkiewicz said plans for bike lanes on Sheridan Road are “largely set in stone,” conversation among students, residents and city official will likely be rekindled at a...

Ald. Brian Miller (9th) speaks at an event. Miller responded to the petition urging city officials to lower the speed limit on Sheridan Road by saying it could inadvertently create more traffic and fail to increase safety.

Northwestern senior creates petition for lower speed limit on Sheridan Road following student death

September 25, 2016

An online petition created by a Northwestern senior to reduce the speed limit on Sheridan Road gained nearly 500 signatures this weekend. Communication senior Emily Blim made the petition on Change.org...

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