A. On the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation as authorized by RCW 46.61.415, it is determined that the proper maximum speed limits for collector and arterial streets within the City of Bainbridge Island are hereby established as set forth in the Island-Wide Speed Limit Map, as shown in Exhibit A.

B. On the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation as authorized by RCW 46.61.415, a speed limit of 20 miles per hour (“mph”) is hereby established on all local access streets within the city of Bainbridge Island, unless otherwise signed according to the adopted Island-Wide Speed Limit Map, as shown in Exhibit B.

Exhibit A – Island-Wide Speed Limit Map (Secondary Arterials, Collectors)

Exhibit B – Island-Wide Speed Limit Map (Local Access Streets)

(Ord. 2023-03 § 2, 2023)

Any altered maximum speed limit established and authorized by this chapter shall be effective when appropriate signage giving notice thereof is erected by the city, except for unsigned local access streets pursuant to BIMC 10.06.010.B, for which the altered speed limits shall be effective immediately upon the establishment of such altered speed limits by ordinance. (Ord. 2023-03 § 2, 2023)

To the extent that any city of Bainbridge Island ordinances, resolutions, provisions in the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code, or other city of Bainbridge Island regulations set forth island-wide speed limits, the provisions of this chapter shall govern, except related to temporary changes to speed limits that are otherwise specifically authorized, such as in construction zones. (Ord. 2023-03 § 2, 2023)