Drivers on Grandview Avenue will need to ease off the gas. The City of Grandview Heights is dropping the speed limit on its main commercial corridor from 35 mph to 25 mph, a 10 mph reduction the city says will improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.

The change covers Grandview Avenue from Mulford Road to City View Drive, according to a city news flash posted July 29. The decision follows recommendations from a traffic study conducted by EP Ferris, a traffic engineering firm.

The city said the reduction reflects its commitment to making streets safer and more welcoming for all users.

What it means for the corridor

Grandview Avenue is the commercial heart of Grandview Heights, lined with restaurants, retail shops, and service businesses. The monthly Grandview Hop street festival, which closes a portion of the avenue between First Avenue and Third Avenue, draws crowds to the strip. The avenue also connects to Grandview Yard, the city's mixed-use development.

The city has not released details on when new signs will go up or when enforcement of the 25 mph limit will begin.

Broader safety push

The speed limit reduction comes amid a wider focus on pedestrian safety in Grandview Heights. In May 2026, workers at Open Door Art Studio and Gallery on Goodale Boulevard launched a petition urging the city to add a crosswalk, as 10TV reported. Grandview Heights City Council also passed ordinances and resolutions on July 29, though the specific ordinance authorizing the speed limit change has not been publicly identified.

The city has not announced a timeline for sign installation or the start of enforcement on the new 25 mph limit.