Addressing Speeding in Colonial Heritage: The Case for Speed Humps
A Decade of Dangerous Driving
For over 10 years, Colonial Heritage has grappled with a persistent and dangerous problem: excessive speeding on our community roads. Despite years of discussions, warnings, notices, and temporary measures, the issue remains unresolved—putting our residents at serious risk every day.
Failed Attempts at Speed Control
Our community has tried numerous approaches to address this hazard:
- Regular warnings in community newsletters
- Repeated notices to homeowners
- Educational campaigns about speed limits
- Purchase and deployment of mobile radar detectors showing “Your Speed”
Despite these efforts, the speeding continues unabated. The mobile radar units, while well-intentioned, have proven ineffective as drivers simply slow down temporarily when they see them, only to speed up again once past.
The Real Risk to Our Community
Colonial Heritage is home to many active seniors who regularly walk our streets and use our amenities. The combination of speeding vehicles and pedestrians creates a dangerous scenario that becomes more concerning each year. If we don’t take decisive action now, it’s only a matter of time before a resident is seriously injured or killed by a speeding vehicle.
Speed Humps: A Proven Solution
Speed humps—not to be confused with the more abrupt speed bumps—represent the most effective permanent solution to our speeding problem. These traffic calming devices:
- Force drivers to reduce speed to 15-20 mph
- Are designed for residential areas
- Allow emergency vehicles to pass with minimal delay
- Provide 24/7 speed enforcement without requiring staff
- Have been proven effective in countless communities nationwide
- Are far less jarring than speed bumps
Joseph Conoscenti
Not in favor of adding speed humps, can cause damage to car’s suspension. Also, speed humps / bumps are usually found where there are children present.