Dearborn testing speed humps in residential areas to combat speeding, reckless driving

Dearborn’s neighborhoods are getting a new initiative to help cut down on reckless driving. City officials announced Thursday afternoon that, in a pilot program, a round of speed humps will be placed throughout the city to stop the influx of speeding and reckless driving. Here all is you need to know: What to know about the speed humps Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud is calling the effort a pilot program with the Traffic Calming Task Force to see whether it can help combat the issue of speeding and reckless driving in residential neighborhoods.

After Hammoud took office, he secured a $200,000 allocation for upgraded traffic calming measures and funds for new initiatives like the speed humps. He created the task force to research and advise on traffic calming strategies to improve neighborhood road safety, and to treat road safety as a public health issue. After going through extensive research, the task force recommended a trial program to install rubber speed humps on three road segments that are known for frequent traffic.

The rubber material was chosen based on cost and ease of installation and removal, according to city officials. Nicole Golich, deputy director for the city, said that the speed bumps are only expected to be placed during the spring, summer and fall months. For the winter, they will be removed because the city is unsure of how they will maintain with snow plows.

“Dearborn residents have been clear from day one: We need to make our roads safer,” Hammoud said in a statement. “This program is about thinking beyond reactive measures and taking a preventative approach. These persistent public health and safety issues require dynamic, innovative and multi-pronged strategies that lead with feedback from those directly affected.

” Dearborn officials said road safety is also one of the top priorities for residents. Ali Abazeed, director of public health, added that, “Road safety is not just a transportation challenge; it’s a public health imperative that we’re addressing here today. This intervention uses data, community feedback and creative prevention strategies to put public health principles in action.

” This project is also led by Dearborn Police Sgt. Andrew Galuska, with the Traffic Calming Task Force, which includes representatives from various city departments, such as public health and public works. The Task Force’s overall goal is to enhance road safety from all angles, from the engineering of city roads to enforcement and community messaging campaigns.

“Our task force reached a consensus to place speed humps near some of our busiest parks,” Galuska said in a statement. “This pilot will allow for a period of time to gather data and feedback about the use of speed humps as the overall traffic calming program continues to develop. The process of developing a traffic calming program is dynamic and evolving.

” More: Lile’s Ham Sandwich Shop, a beloved Dearborn restaurant, closing after nearly 60 years More: Michigan tax filers to get checks in the mail after TurboTax settlement Where the speed humps are going The speed humps are expected to be in high-traffic areas but only on city-owned roads, as Dearborn does not have jurisdiction over state and county roads that run through the city. Initial pilot locations: Hemlock Street, adjacent to Hemlock Park Lapeer Street, adjacent to Lapeer Park Silvery Lane, adjacent to Levagood Park These locations were chosen because: They are not in close proximity to one another, which allows for a greater number of residents to observe and provide feedback. Each location is adjacent to a park and is known to be a source of traffic complaints.

Homes are not facing the areas where the speed humps will be located. There will not be anticipated disruption to public services, parking or deliveries. Community feedback Also during the trial period, city officials plan to collect and analyze data on public safety effects, traffic speed, traffic volume, plus additional measures.

The feedback from the community and city departments is essential for the development of the project, according to Hammoud. City officials want residents to visit the pilot sites and provide input and feedback on other locations where speed humps may be needed. There is a survey available online for Dearborn residents to fill out.

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