A speed study was conducted on West Monument Ave between the Western entrance to Memorial Park and the W. Monument Ave Bridge from February 6,2026 to February 12,2026. The results of the speed study are below. 

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Speed study for West Monument Avenue from 2/6/2026 to 2/12/2026.

Please remember when you look at the below numbers, municipal law enforcement in Pennsylvania is NOT permitted to conduct speed enforcement using a speed timing device on a motor vehicle until it is traveling at least 11mph over the posted speed limit.

Findings:

Eastbound on Monument Avenue

Total Vehicles – 12,817

Average Speed – 22.4 mph

85^th Percentile Average – 27.0 mph

50^th Percentile Average – 22.0 mph

Highest Speed – 47.0 mph on 2/8/2026 at 1714 hours

Total Percent Speeders – 0.4% (36mph and above)

Westbound on Monument Avenue

Total Vehicles – 18.872

Average Speed – 22.0 mph

85^th Percentile Average – 26.0 mph

50^th Percentile Average – 22.0 mph

Highest Speed – 48.0 mph on 2/11/2026 at 0754 hours

Total Percent Speeders – 0.7 % (36mph and above)

The 85^th Percentile Average is a nationwide and PennDOT utilized system on determining the appropriate speed for any section of highway. They look at this percentage in comparison to the posted speed limit (25mph) to see how many vehicles are traveling within the posted speed limit and the 85^th percentile average to see if the posted speed is correct for the specific area of highway. Looking at both East and Westbound on West Monument Avenue, the 85^th percentile is 27.0 mph/26.0 mph.

Based on the above data it has been determined speed is not an issue on this section of highway.  Due to the Moreland Ave Bridge closure, there has been a noted increase in traffic volume on W. Monument Avenue.