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Speed Limits Are Changing Starting July 25, 2025
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Attention, Cathedral City drivers! Changes are coming to some of our city's speed limits, effective July 25, 2025. Why the change? Our city recently completed its 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey, a key process that ensures our streets are safe, up-to-date, and compliant with state law.
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Every few years, cities across California are required to conduct a comprehensive review of speed limits on arterial, major, and collector streets. This is done through an Engineering and Traffic Survey, which must be led by a California-registered Traffic Engineer. The goal? Make sure speed limits reflect current road conditions, traffic patterns, and public safety needs.
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Our last citywide survey was completed in 2019, extended in 2024, and now updated in 2025 in response to recent infrastructure changes and evolving traffic conditions.
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In 2021, Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43) was signed into law, expanding local authority over speed limits-especially in areas with high pedestrian activity or special land uses. AB 43 also allows surveys like ours to remain valid for up to 14 years (with proper certification). Thanks to this law, Cathedral City had greater flexibility in evaluating and adjusting our speed limits for better community safety.
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In November 2024, the City Council approved a contract for $45,012 with our traffic engineering consultant to conduct the 2025 study.
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A draft survey was submitted in March 2025 and presented during a public study session on May 14, 2025.
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The Council requested a few areas be reevaluated under AB 43 to see if speed reductions could be justified.
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On May 28, 2025, the City Council held a first reading of the ordinance with proposed speed limit changes.
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The ordinance was officially adopted on June 25, 2025-with the changes going into effect July 25, 2025.
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What Streets Are Changing?
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Here's a summary of the 13 roadway segments affected:
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Reduced from 55 MPH to 50 MPH
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Reduced from 30 MPH to 25 MPH
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Reduced from 30 MPH to 25 MPH
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Reduced from 55 MPH to 50 MPH
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Reduced from 60 MPH to 55 MPH
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Reduced from 50 MPH to 45 MPH
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Reduced from 50 MPH to 45 MPH
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Increased from 25 MPH to 35 MPH
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Reduced from 55 MPH to 50 MPH
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Reduced from 55 MPH to 50 MPH
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Reduced from 55 MPH to 50 MPH
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Reduced from 55 MPH to 50 MPH
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In total, 12 segments will see speed limit reductions, and 1 segment will see an increase.
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City crews are already preparing to install updated signage across these roads. The new speed limits will go into effect on July 25, 2025, so keep an eye out for the fresh signs!
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Please remember: updated speed limits are enforceable and meant to keep everyone safe-drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. Speeding can be costly, both in fines and higher insurance premiums. Let's all do our part to stay alert, drive with care, and look out for one another on our city streets.
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Free Kids Summer Movie Series 2025
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Fridays Through August 1, 2025
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The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE), in partnership with the Mary Pickford Theatre, presents the return of the "Free Summer Kids Movie Series" happening every Friday at 10:00 a.m. starting Friday, June 13, 2025, through Friday, August 1, 2025. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The film series offers free admission to see a different movie …Read more
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Dive-Into the FUN with DRD!
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Various Dates in July 2025
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Join in a weekend of FREE water fun in Cathedral City! The Splash Bash and movie in the park on July 18th and Dive-in Movie from the pool on July 19th. Also planned is the 1st Annual Swim Meet (Adults on July 16th and Youth on July 25th.) Registration fee for the Swim Meet is $20…Read more
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CarFit by Riverside University Health System - Public Health
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CarFit is a free, interactive and education program designed to improve older driver safety. Trained volunteers provide information to ensure the safest "fit" for older driver and their vehicles. Call for a free 20-minute appointment - 951-358-7171. For more information, visit car-fit.org.Read more
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Back to School Bash 2025
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The Cathedral City Police Officers Association is excited to see you for this year's Back to School Bash on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 68526 Ave Lalo Guerrero in Cathedral City! School supplies will be distributed to elementary students from all Cathedral City schools from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be water slides, music, crafts & games, and …Read more
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