Speed Humps Support Slow Drivers on Worcester Streets
Wanjiru Waweru, Jadetimes Contributor
W. Waweru is a Jadetimes News Reporter Covering America News
Worcester, Massachusetts — Worcester officials explain that the Speed Humps are supporting slow drivers on residential streets, particularly in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic. For six years, speed humps have been positioned around Worcester. While the citywide residential speed limit is 25 mph, officials said that the speed bumps are giving another route to get drivers to slow down.
Worcester resident Lucas Vonsamson shared a statement.
“I’ve hit one of them without noticing it was there, and it rocked my car. I think it just takes one time, and you learn to slow down,” said Vonsamson.
Worcester resident Sue Egan expressed that the Speed Humps are more effective as long as Drivers are paying extra attention on the road.
“They’re fine. It slows people down as long as you pay attention and don’t bounce off the roof of your car when you go too fast,” said Egan.
This year, Worcester is establishing 70 speed bumps, including 36 temporary or seasonal speed bumps, in areas where speeding poses a risk to pedestrians. Stephen Rolle, Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, addressed the city's decision-making process.
“What we are really trying to do is address speeding, particularly in residential neighborhoods and locations where there are schools, senior housing, parks, other areas where there is a lot of pedestrian activity,” said Rolle.
For Worcester Resident, Carlos Torres, the extended traffic-calming measures make it more peaceful while he is out of the neighborhood.
“It’s protecting kids, people. I’m constantly coming back and forth from the park with my dog so, as long as I’m safe and no one is trying to run me over at 60mph,” said Torres.
Worcester’s speed hump program is in its sixth year; city officials said residents continue to request more throughout their neighborhood.
“We receive a ton of requests every year. The City Council receives over 100 petitions for speed humps annually. At least for the last three years, and it’s not showing any sign of decreasing,” said Rolle.
According to city data, some streets with speed humps have reduced the speed by up to 35%. Officials said the consequences are the main reason the city’s speed hump program would continue.
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