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Select Board approves request to reduce speed limit on Dedham Ave to 30 mph

Select Board, Town of Needham · November 26, 2025

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Summary

After a DPW traffic study supported by MassDOT, the Select Board rescinded a prior special regulation and approved new speed regulations to set the prima facie speed on Dedham Avenue (Route 135) to 30 mph between the Dedham line and Bradford Street.

The Select Board voted Nov. 25 to rescind a prior special speed regulation and to approve new special speed regulation forms that will reduce the prima facie speed on Dedham Avenue (Route 135) to 30 miles per hour between the Dedham town line and Bradford Street.

DPW Director Karis Lustig told the board a state‑required traffic study supported the reduction after the town upgraded pedestrian facilities (including a full sidewalk under the MBTA bridge) and added a traffic signal at South of Dedham. The change is intended to reduce speed differentials on a corridor where motorists previously accelerated to 40 mph after stopping at the new signal, creating confusing transitions near active recreation fields and pedestrian crossings.

The town engineer will complete the required signatures and forward the SSR forms to MassDOT for final processing. Select Board members praised DPW for pursuing the study and implementing related traffic‑calming improvements.

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