Speed limits across Perth’s CBD could be cut to 40km/h under a plan from City of Perth staff who claim it will not significantly affect drivers’ travel time.

Councillors will this month vote on the plan to expand 40km/h zones throughout the CBD and key inner-city roads including Wellington Street, and Newcastle Street.

The preferred plan would also see Riverside Drive’s speed limit cut from 60km/h to 50km/h and Thomas Street’s 70km/h section cut to 60km/h.

If approved it would make most local roads within the council boundaries 40km/h zones, extending the current network west to the Mitchell Freeway and east to Hill Street.

It’s one of three options councillors will consider at their November 18 meeting.

Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds said the preferred plan was focused on improving safety

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