Council President Matt Anesh announced on Monday night that the Borough will be installing speed tables on Cherry Street when that road is repaved this later month. According to Anesh, the speed tables are part of the Borough's Safe Streets, Safe Kids program, which was started two years ago.
The move follows a petition drive by Cherry Street residents asking the council to install traffic-calming devices on their road.
Because so many residents have been asking to have these speed humps and speed tables installed, the Council in May adopted a procedure that allows residents to petition the governing body to install them.
If enough residents sign the petition, the borough's traffic-safety committee reviews the request and, along with the police department, assesses whether the conditions warrant the devices. In addition, the road must meet certain criteria (speed limit, number of vehicles per day, etc.).
To read more about the Cherry Street plan, click here.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
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I am wondering if one can be installed on Park Ave. I really don't think that it is fair that they are all on the side streets. I live on Park Ave and people in cars, trucks and buses zoom past our home. It isn't fair to just put these things on side streets.
ReplyDeleteYou've got to be kidding. They are not legal on county roads.
ReplyDeleteI am glad speeding and the safey of our children is being addressed. Will never solve it entirely, but it's a good start. I'm thinking of doing the petition for my stree.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your own...the ones around here suck. They're not all that they are cracked up to be and your stuck with them. So think carefully...
ReplyDeleteMy friend on Lane Avenue where they were first tested thinks they are great...just wishes they were a little higher.
ReplyDeleteThis is new, those same councilmen who promote this safe streets to everyone do nothing when concerned parents went to them to tell their renters to slow down when passing residential homes "yes they rent their properties to as many as 15 people and their employees" and still do nothing when they have all the power as landowners to do so. My fellow townspeople, this is all an image ploy, something were all used to with some of our politicians. we do have a problem with our streets being safe, heavy commercial vehicles are taking over this town with no regard to the safety of the people who live in this town. Now we have to petition for speed bumps? come on! isn't that what the police are for? do we install speed bumps on every street because the police cannot enforce the speed limits and reckless drivers? makes me wonder.
ReplyDeleteEnforcement only gets you so far. I live on a cut through street, and the police monitor but can't be there all the time. I've seen them give out tickets for several days, and the very next day people are going down my street at "break neck" speed again.
ReplyDeleteSpeed HUMPS aren't for side streets or main streets. So, no, you don't install them on every street. Not every street can use them and not every street has a problem. If you don't want them on your street, fine with me. I'd like them because I think they work and I don't want my 4 year old hit by a car if he runs out in the street one day before I can catch him. Nor do I want the kids next door killed when their kickball goes into the street and they follow.
People don't slow down for these silly humps! They are $5000 a pop. Parents should be out there watching their 4 year olds NOT relying on a blip in the road to save their child! OR if you live on a busy street DEAL WITH IT. Fence in your yard and watch you kid!
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