# Call for hearing(s) on lowering citywide default speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph

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- Record number: **R2024-0008391**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward)
- Co-sponsors (1): [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/pedestrian-and-traffic-safety)
- Submitted Date: Mar 20, 2024
- Introduction Date: Mar 20, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=AB3520D2-D4E6-EE11-904C-001DD806E058)

## Timeline

- Mar 20, 2024: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [r8391.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b2b1fffb-b6ed-420d-b7a0-23137c7f6259.pdf) (Legislation)

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