New York State Senate Bill S05859 directs the Department of Transportation to study the standard approach for setting or adjusting speed limits.

New York State Senate Bill S05859 mandates the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study on the standard approach to setting or adjusting speed limits. The study will assess all factors influencing speed limits, evaluate the use of the 85th percentile rule, analyze its correlation with traffic crashes, and explore alternative methods for better impact on preventing traffic crashes. The department must publish a report with findings and recommendations within one year of the act's effective date, making it available on its website and delivering a copy to the legislature.

New York State Senate Bill S05859 directs the Department of Transportation to study the standard approach for setting or adjusting speed limits.

New York State Senate Bill S05859 mandates the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study on the standard approach to setting or adjusting speed limits. The study will assess all factors influencing speed limits, evaluate the use of the 85th percentile rule, analyze its correlation with traffic crashes, and explore alternative methods for better impact on preventing traffic crashes. The department must publish a report with findings and recommendations within one year of the act's effective date, making it available on its website and delivering a copy to the legislature.