In a recent government meeting, officials discussed the impact of speed humps on traffic patterns in the area, particularly focusing on Montgomery Road and Colgate Street. The conversation highlighted that the installation of speed humps on Montgomery Road, which occurred in 1997, led to a significant increase in traffic volume on Colgate Street, with daily vehicle counts rising to approximately 550. This increase was attributed to drivers diverting to Colgate to avoid the speed humps on Montgomery Road.

City officials clarified that the decision to install additional speed humps on Colgate was not based on a formal petition but rather as a mitigation measure following a before-and-after study of traffic patterns. Despite the fact that the traffic volume on Colgate did not meet the typical warrants for speed hump installation, the city council deemed it appropriate to proceed with the installation to address the cut-through traffic issue.

The commission emphasized that any future requests for speed hump installations must meet specific criteria to be considered. If a request is denied, the review process concludes unless an appeal is filed with the city council within 14 days, accompanied by the necessary fee. The discussion underscored the ongoing efforts to manage traffic flow and enhance road safety in the community.