Summary
Council cut the speed limit from 45 to 35 mph on Darrow Road between Valley View Road and the northern city line using an 'Urban District' designation. Residents near the school, park, and new sidewalks pushed for it after repeated crashes; Sutton questioned whether the corridor legally qualifies.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds roughly 45 seconds to a two-mile drive on the corridor; no major city cost identified.
Residents, pedestrians, and the Hudson Montessori school community along the corridor.
Commuters who face slightly longer drive times; potentially the city if the designation is legally challenged.
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Speed limit reduced on Darrow Road in Hudson, city says
Speed limit reduced on Darrow Road in Hudson, city says Cleveland 19 News
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
Council cut the speed limit from 45 to 35 mph on Darrow Road between Valley View Road and the northern city line using an 'Urban District' designation. Residents near the school, park, and new sidewalks pushed for it after repeated crashes; Sutton questioned whether the corridor legally qualifies.
City Council (Work) - Jun 9, 2026
Hudson is moving to cut the speed limit on Darrow Road (Route 91) from 45 to 35 mph between Valley View Road and the northern city line, using a state "urban district" designation that finally meets the legal criteria. Engineers expect fewer and less severe crashes; residents near the Valley View crosswalk and Hines Hill Road have raised safety concerns for years.
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