Mount Penn authorizes PennDOT speed study before installing speed cushions

Apr 29, 2026

Council approved conducting the PennDOT-required traffic speed study before installing speed cushions at Endlich and Filbert avenues; the engineer estimated a cost 'not to exceed $13,200' and council directed staff to seek design input from the Berks County Medical Society after health concerns were raised.

The full story

Council reviewed a recommendation from the borough engineer to install speed cushions at the approach to Endlich Avenue and Filbert Avenue. The engineer said the devices would be eligible for liquid fuels funding and recommended proceeding under the threshold bidding process with a cost "not to exceed $13,200." Council was told an ordinance must be adopted before installation and that PennDOT requires a traffic speed study prior to approving the devices.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in