During a recent government meeting, officials discussed the implementation of traffic calming measures on Southwest 54th Place, specifically focusing on the installation of temporary speed humps. The discussion was prompted by a resident's petition expressing concerns about speeding and increased traffic in the area.

City staff presented a motion to conduct a survey among residents of Southwest 54th Place and the surrounding neighborhood to assess the impact of the newly installed speed humps. The initial petition, which led to the installation, highlighted community concerns about safety due to speeding vehicles.

However, the fire department raised concerns regarding potential delays for emergency vehicles caused by the speed humps. Despite these concerns, residents present at the meeting did not express significant opposition to the measures, leading to the installation of temporary speed humps on August 12, following the receipt of necessary equipment on July 28.

In a surprising turn, a secondary petition was submitted on August 27, gathering the same number of signatures as the original petition but requesting the removal of the speed humps. This development indicates a shift in community sentiment regarding the traffic calming measures, prompting city officials to consider further evaluation and feedback from residents. The outcome of the proposed survey will be crucial in determining the future of the speed humps on Southwest 54th Place.