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Somerville will install speed humps on Heath Street this construction season; staff discourage 'slow children' signs
Summary
After a constituent request for 'Drive Slow Children at Play' signs, Somerville staff told the committee Heath Street is on the city's traffic‑calming map and eight speed humps, including three between Fenwick and Edgar, are scheduled for installation; staff said physical calming outperforms caution signage.
A council order requested Drive Slow/Children at Play signage on Heath Street between Edgar Avenue and Fenwick Street. Director Ross told the committee Heath Street is a priority for traffic calming: the city's design shows eight speed humps called for between Moreland and Temple, and three of those are in the…
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