Stagecoach Road was previously a county road. Prior to turning the road back to the city, the county set the speed limit at 50 mph. With recent development along the corridor, including a residential development and future city park, the Traffic Safety Committee determined that a more appropriate speed limit should be set for this road.

The process of having a speed study conducted involves adopting a resolution requesting a speed zone investigation by MnDOT. In order to proceed with a speed zone study, the City Council must adopt a resolution requesting the Commissioner of Transportation to conduct a speed zone investigation.

A MnDOT speed study involves collection vehicular speeds and reviewing the roadway geometrics and other roadway factors. Using the data that is collected during the study, a speed limit will be set by MnDOT and frequently is based off the 85th percentile speed. Once determined, the city would then install the appropriate speed limit signs.