Is it possible to change the speed limit on a particular street?
In the City of Allen, the City Council sets all speed limits and school zones based on a recommendation from city staff. The traffic engineer is responsible for conducting speed studies and traffic surveys to determine the reasonable and safe maximum speed recommendation. Requests to change the speed limit should be directed to the traffic engineer.

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1. What is the speed limit when there are no speed limit signs?
2. Is it possible to change the speed limit on a particular street?
3. How would I make a request to have a traffic signal or stop sign installed?
4. Can I ask for a speed limit sign to be installed in alleys?
5. Who fixes the streetlights in our community?
6. How does a signal operate? Is a specific signal operating correctly?
7. How are signals synchronized?
8. Why do I have to wait so long after I stop at a specific signal?
9. How do I find how much traffic flow is at a specific location?
10. Are Stop signs effective as a tool for speed control?
11. Does the City install Speed Bumps (Road Humps) to control speeding problems on residential streets?
12. How does a pedestrian signal work?