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Lowell council presses ahead on citywide speed‑hump rollout, orders traffic studies for problem streets
Summary
City councilors asked the city manager and traffic engineer to study local trouble spots and expand a successful speed‑hump pilot after residents described speeding and near‑misses; the manager said $400,000 has been approved for traffic calming and the engineer aims to install about 200 humps over time.
Lowell City Council voted to pursue expanded traffic calming measures, including speed humps and targeted studies of problem intersections, after residents and several councilors described heavy speeding and school‑bus safety concerns in multiple neighborhoods.
Councilors moved or seconded several requests directing the city manager and the transportation/traffic engineer to evaluate specific locations — including the corner of Appleton Street near Lowell Auto Service and Staubert/Starburst Street (near Woodward Street) — and to bring back recommendations on signage, timed restrictions, three‑way stops, and removable speed bumps. Councilors also asked for a report on city receipts from traffic and speeding enforcement.
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