In June 2025, City Council approved an initiative to reduce speed limits on certain streets around schools from 25 to 15 miles per hour (mph) when children are present. The reduced 15 mph speed limit supports the City’s goal of creating safer streets for children walking and biking to school, as lowering speeds in school zones can reduce both the likelihood and severity of collisions for all road users.

Installation of 15 mph speed limit signs is now complete. The 15 mph speed limit when children are present is in effect on all streets where the new signs have been posted.

The City encourages drivers to do their part by slowing down and staying alert on the road, especially in school zones.

Please see the map below for streets with a 15 mph school zone speed limit:


For more information, contact Department of Public Works Traffic Division, at pwtrafficoperations@santaclaraca.gov.