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Why We're Looking at Speed Limits Now
The Village of Cambridge is taking formal steps to reduce the posted speed limits on two key roads that run through our community:
Route 313 (Maple and Gilbert Streets)
A short segment of Route 22 (South Park Street), near the school and District Office
Both are state highways that fall under the jurisdiction of NYSDOT, but for those of us who live here, they’re also everyday community streets. They're used by children walking to school, neighbors heading to urgent care, and first responders on emergency calls.
What’s Changed on These Roads
Route 313 has seen significant growth in the past several decades. Today, this corridor includes:
🚒 Cambridge Fire Department
🚑 Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad
🏥 Urgent Care & Medical Offices
🎓 Head Start Program
🎯 Youth Program Facility (Village Youth Commission)
🏠 Condominium housing and single-family homes
💼 TCT Federal Credit Union
Despite these changes, the posted limit on Route 313 remains 40 MPH. And on Route 22, it quickly jumps to 45 MPH before even leaving the Village.
These speeds no longer reflect the character or safety needs of our growing, mixed-use environment.
What We’re Proposing
As Mayor, I am preparing a formal request to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to reduce the posted speed limits on both corridors to 30 MPH within the Village boundaries.
This is a targeted, data-driven proposal designed to:
Protect pedestrians and drivers
Improve conditions for emergency response vehicles
Reflect the actual use and development of these roads today
Your Voice Matters: Public Comment Now Open
To help support this request, we’re inviting the public to submit comments through a brief online form.
📝 Click here to share your input → https://v3.cambridgeny.gov/22313
📅 Comment period ends: June 30, 2025
💬 All comments will be included in the July 2025 Board of Trustees meeting and submitted to NYSDOT as part of our official request.
What Happens Next
In July, the Village Board will vote on a formal resolution. We’ll also be gathering letters of support from:
Cambridge Central School District
Cambridge Fire Department
Rescue Squad
Local business owners and civic leaders
Residents like you
We’re also considering a short stakeholder workshop in late June to coordinate efforts and finalize materials before submission.
This Is Just the First Step
This effort is focused solely on speed reduction. However, we believe this conversation with NYSDOT will help open the door for future improvements and broader safety planning, together.
If you have thoughts or want to get involved, you can always reach out to my office directly.
Your Input Is More Than Helpful
Thank you for taking the time to read and participate. Thoughtful civic input like yours is what helps us build a safer, more responsive Cambridge.
James W. Sweeney
Mayor, Village of Cambridge
📩 mayorsweeney@cambridgeny.gov
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