by SC Reporter Emilie Alfino
A public hearing on an ordinance to change some speed limits on Sanibel roads is scheduled for August 18, 2026, beginning at 9:05 a.m. Council has been considering this for four months, since a Roadway Speed Study was first discussed in March. Here are the current proposed speed limits reflected in the draft ordinance:
| Road | Current Speed Limit | Proposed Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Ridge Road | 35 | 35 |
| Periwinkle Way (westerly) from Causeway Blvd. to Tarpon Bay Road | 35 | 35 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Rd. (westerly) from Tarpon Bay Rd. to the Santiva area near Pine Ave. | 35 | 35 |
| Periwinkle Way (easterly) from Skiff Place to Lighthouse Beach Park | 35/30 | 30 |
| Birdie View Point - Beachview Subdivision | 30 | 25 |
| Periwinkle Way (easterly) from Causeway Blvd to Skiff Place | 35 | 25 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Rd in Santiva area | 25 | 25 |
| Albatross Rd - Dunes Subdvision | 20 | 20 |
| Atlanta Plaza Drive | 20 | 20 |
| Baltusrol Ct. - Sanctuary Subdivision | 20 | 20 |
| Sand Castle Rd - Dune Subdivision | 20 | 20 |
| Troon Ct. - Sanctuary Subdivision | 20 | 20 |
| Wulfert Rd (northerly) from Wildlife Drive to the cul-de-sac - Sanctuary Subdivision | 20 | 20 |
| Buell Creek Bridge on Bay Drive | 10 | 10 |
| All Other Publicly Owned Roads | 30 | 30 |