Most of you have probably noticed the new speed bumps on Yale. They are here on a trial basis in response to the years of requests from many neighbors to do something to reduce the speeding in and out of the neighborhood. If speed bumps are the right answer to this issue we think they would also be needed on Trinity, Harvard and at the Princeton end of Cornell. Before we remove them or add to them we would like to hear from you. So far, the feedback we have received has been strongly positive. No one thinks the speed bumps are beautiful but many think they achieve a desired end.
In deciding to test speed bumps, we considered a number of issues. First of all, we ascertained that the police and fire departments are not opposed to speed bumps. On those (typically few) occasions when our streets need to be plowed, speed bumps will slow the plow down since it has to be raised and lowered at each bump. The speed bumps are configured with a gap in the middle of the street and to each side to allow bicycles and the like to pass unimpeded and to allow water, leaves and such to flow freely to the storm sewers.
We look forward to hearing your opinions and will listen carefully to every opinion expressed. It is worth noting that the Board of the University Heights Association voted enthusiastically to pay for one of the speed bumps in order to show their support. web@universityheightsonline.org
3 comments:
I understand the need for gaps, but the gaps are too large at the curb. There is enough room for a car to avoid the bump without slowing down.
I suggest 3 sections with no middle gap
Gentler speed bumps might serve the same purpose and save the suspensions of our cars. I'm glad you are tackling the problem.
I would also strongly recommend a gentler slope. The trial speed bumps are unnecessarily harsh and I fear take away some of the elegance and sophistication of the neighborhood. In my opinion, a thoughtful balance would be in the best interest of the neighborhood (and our vehicles).
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