Hampstead moves to curb speeding on residential streets
Town to install/modify 13 speed humps
The Town of Hampstead will soon begin work on the installation and modification of 13 speed humps on local streets. Work will begin on Monday, July 18 and will be completed in three weeks, barring unforeseen delays due to poor weather and other complications.
"These speed humps will help us better reduce speeding in our quiet residential community," explains Mayor Bill Steinberg. "It is our responsibility to ensure that our streets are as safe as possible, so we have taken important steps like these to help achieve that goal."
The speed hump is one of several traffic calming measures the Town is using to reduce speeding on residential streets. Other measures include the installation of flower pots and bollards to narrow traffic lanes, as well as raised crosswalks. The locations of new speed humps are determined through a study of average traffic speeds along the block, and are positioned at a point where speeds are highest. Heights are also set so that cars must slow, but are not required to come to a full stop.
This construction work constitutes the next phase in Hampstead's 2011 infrastructure plan. Previous projects include the beautification of Fleet Road (project completion: end of July) and sidewalk reconstruction across the Town.
Information will be available soon
