Fountain/Fairfax speed limit drops to 30 mph

West Hollywood is set to lower speed limits on two major streets following the results of a recent Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS). The affected streets are N. Fairfax Avenue and Fountain Avenue west of Fairfax Avenue, where the speed limit will be reduced from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour. This change is expected to be enforced starting in early 2024.

The new speed limits come as a result of the city’s compliance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC), which mandates an E&TS to justify speed limits on streets if radar or electronic devices are used for enforcement. The City of West Hollywood, which has 24 street segments not classified as local streets, requires such surveys to validate posted speed limits.

The 2023 survey, conducted by a traffic engineering consulting firm, recommended maintaining the current speed limits on 22 of the 24 evaluated street segments. However, it suggested reducing the speed limit on N. Fairfax Avenue (between the north and south City boundaries at Fountain Avenue and Willoughby Avenue) and on Fountain Avenue (between N. La Cienega Boulevard and N. Fairfax Avenue).

The survey’s recommendations, which include a 5 mph reduction in these areas, were approved by the West Hollywood City Council in a Resolution passed at its regular meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Residents and commuters are advised to be aware of the new speed limit signage that will be installed in these areas. The speed limit adjustments are part of the city’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety of all road users.

For further information or inquiries, residents can contact Richard Garland, the City of West Hollywood Principal Traffic Engineer, at (323) 848-6457 or rgarland@weho.org.