Committee approves invitation for Vision Zero speed limit presentation
Westborough committee advances Vision Zero initiative and secures planning grant. The Active Transportation & Safety Committee unanimously approved an invitation for the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission to present on adopting town-wide 25 mph speed limits, advancing the town's
Active Transportation & Safety Committee · Meeting of April 13, 2026
Westborough committee advances Vision Zero initiative and secures planning grant. The Active Transportation & Safety Committee unanimously approved an invitation for the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission to present on adopting town-wide 25 mph speed limits, advancing the town's Vision Zero goals including 20 mph school zones near the high school. Westborough received a $130,000 active transportation grant with $125,000 allocated to consultant VHB and $5,000 held in reserve; work will kick off by early June over a one-year timeline.
The committee is also advancing a feasibility study for the Fisher Street, Milk Street, and Church Street intersection and continues monitoring construction on an Otis Street sidewalk project.
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Source: the Active Transportation & Safety Committee meeting of April 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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