Traffic Calming and Vehicle Speed Reduction

Drive Safe, Arrive Safe: New Speed Limits Coming to Lake Forest Park

Starting February 6, 2025, the City will introduce new speed limits across Lake Forest Park to ensure safer streets for everyone.

What’s Changing? 

  • Local Access Streets: New limit: 20 mph (map 1) 
  • Arterials/Collectors: New limit: 25 mph (map 2)

Why the Change? 

  • To reduce accidents and protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers.
  • To foster a more livable, walkable community where everyone can feel at ease.
  •  In response to community input and the latest research and safety studies.

Help Us Keep Out Community Safe!

  • Follow the new speed limits. 
  • Stay alert and mindful of your speedometer.
  • Encourage friends and neighbors to do the same.

By embracing these new speed limits, we’re creating safer neighborhoods, protecting our families, and strengthening the sense of community pride that makes Lake Forest Park a wonderful place to call home.

Map 1 - Local Access Streets in Lake Forest ParkMap 1: Local Access Streets in Lake Forest Park

Map 2 - Arterials/Collectors in Lake Forest ParkMap 2: Arterials/Collectors in Lake Forest Park

Below is a list of the City Council meetings where discussions about speed limits and traffic calming measures within the city took place.

Meeting DateCity Council Meetings Where Traffic Calming and/or Speed Reduction Were DiscussedLink to meeting video
6/21/2022City Council Committee of the Whole Special MeetingTraffic calming discussion
8/22/2022City Council Committee of the WholeTraffic calming discussion
9/19/2022City Council Committee of the WholeTraffic calming discussion
10/13/2022City Council Regular Business MeetingTraffic calming and speed reduction
2/9/2023City Council Work SessionTraffic calming discussion
8/10/2023City Council Regular Business MeetingSpeed limits
8/14/2023City Council Committee of the Whole Special MeetingContinued discussion of speed limits
10/23/2023City Council Committee of the WholeLetter to Sound Transit CEO regarding SR 522 speed limit
10/26/2023City Council Regular Business MeetingLetter to Sound Transit CEO regarding SR 522 speed limit and lower speed limits petition
11/9/2023City Council Regular Business MeetingTraffic calming
12/14/2023City Council Regular Business MeetingSpeeding
2/8/2024City Council Regular Business MeetingSpeed Study for SR 522 and SR 104
3/7/2024City Council Special MeetingIntroduction of draft ordinance pertaining to amending traffic camera section of the LFPMC
3/14/2024City Council Regular Business Meeting - 2nd touch on traffic safety cameras ordinanceMeeting was canceled
3/23/2024City Council RetreatTraffic calming and speed limits
4/11/2024City Council Work SessionTraffic camera introduction/Safe Speed Study
4/11/2024City Council Regular Business MeetingTraffic Camera introduction/Safe Speed Study
4/30/2024City Council Special MeetingTraffic cameras, racing zone, speed study, street speed analysis
5/23/2024City Council Regular MeetingTraffic camera fine amendments
8/5/2024City Council Special MeetingSchool Walk Zone Traffic Safety Camera
8/8/2024City Council Regular MeetingSchool Walk Zone Traffic Safety Cameras