Resident requests traffic calming on Huntington; council discusses options
Summary
A resident asked the council to consider speed reduction measures at Huntington and Pomona citing children walking in the neighborhood; staff said speed bumps are not typically installed and recommended other measures for review by the traffic sergeant.
A resident asked the council for speed‑reduction measures at Huntington and Pomona, saying drivers traveling from Fairmount Park often exceed the 25 mph limit and that young children use the sidewalk. “Somebody is going to get hurt,” the resident told council members and asked for “children at play” signage, speed bumps or a stop sign at the corner.
City staff and council members responded that the city does not typically install speed bumps because they can cause loss of vehicle control and present liability concerns; staff also said signs reading “children at play” can provide a false sense of safety, per public‑works guidance. The city manager said staff would ask the traffic sergeant to evaluate the location and consider mobile speed‑alert trailers or targeted enforcement; staff offered to follow up with the resident about options.
Why it matters: The request highlights a common neighborhood safety concern—speeding near residential streets with children—and the city described administrative and liability constraints that limit the use of speed bumps. Staff agreed to review and report back.
