Dearborn installs speed humps to cut down on speeding, reckless driving
DEARBORN, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - The city of Dearborn has started to install speed humps to help cut down on speeding, and they are asking residents for input on where they think additional speed humps should be placed.
On Thursday, May 11, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said the first three locations that are getting speed humps include the following:
- Hemlock Street adjacent to Hemlock Park
- Lapeer Street adjacent to Lapeer Park
- Silvery Lane adjacent to Levagood Park
The Traffic Calming Task Force will continue to install speed humps in high-traffic areas of the city.
"Our task force reached a consensus to place speed humps near some of our busiest parks," said Dearborn Police Sgt. Andrew Galuszka. "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."
The Director of Public works for the city of Dearborn, Tim Hawkins, said Mayor Hammoud has been serious about cracking down on speeding since the day he took office.
"This was one of the mayor's major objectives when he came into office was to control speeding in residential neighborhoods," Hawkins said.
Residents are responding kindly to the city's efforts to curb speeders.
"They fly up and down these streets, I think it's great, anything that can make the roads safer, it's great," said Irving McCorvey, a Dearborn resident.
Hawkins said the city is currently examining a variety of measures to crack down on speeders, like the speed humps as well as digital signs that light up if a driver is above the speed limit when passing the sign.
The speed humps are part of the new pilot program in which the city will monitor and measure the results.
"We're just going to continue forward, see what the outcomes are, see if there are advantages, disadvantages, and move it through the city accordingly," Hawkins said.
In addition, the task force is asking residents for input on where other speed humps should be installed. To access the survey, visit here.
Residents are reminded the city has no control over county and state roads such as Warren Ave, Ford Road, Michigan Ave, and Outer Drive and can only install these speed humps on city roads.
