Controversial Jamaica Plain speed humps removed after "not working as intended"
BOSTON – Controversial speed humps have been removed from a Jamaica Plain neighborhood after complaints from people who live and drive in the area.
Last month, WBZ-TV reported on the stretch of Jamaica Plain where drivers claimed there were too many speed humps.
Jamaica Plain speed humps
Within a one-mile stretch of Allendale Street, there were 13 speed humps. They were part of the city's three-year plan to "calm traffic" by installing hundreds of speed humps in various neighborhoods.
The installation led to complaints from drivers who said there was not much room between each of the speed humps. One driver called the measures "a bit excessive."
Boston removes controversial speed humps
Following a review, the city agreed. On Sunday, a city spokesperson confirmed to WBZ-TV that the speed humps were removed this weekend.
"In response to feedback from community members, the City conducted an engineering review, which determined that the speed humps on Allendale Street were not working as intended. On Saturday, a construction team removed the speed humps," the city said in a statement.
One of the Boston politicians who had voiced support for the speed humps was City Councilor Ed Flynn. Citing the number of speeding drivers on city streets, Flynn told WBZ-TV he wanted more installed.
"It's not the only answer, it's part of the solution though," he said.
The asphalt speed humps installed around the city are three inches tall and 12 feet long.
The Boston city spokesperson did not specify how many complaints they received, or any additional details about the removal.
"Was preparing for the speed bump and then I was like, 'It's not there, where is it?' And I was happy about it, I think a lot of people are happy about it," said Jamaica Plain resident Dallas Ducar. "I went through probably three speed bumps coming this way, maybe four or five coming this way, and it disrupted traffic for sure."
