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City engineer recommends replacing abrupt prefabricated speed humps on Oceanview with longer, asphalt speed cushions
Summary
After six to seven months of public comment on recent Oceanview speed humps, the city engineer recommended longer, more gradual asphalt speed cushions (10–14+ ft) or larger prefabricated cushions with wheel paths for emergency vehicles; estimated cost for five asphalt cushions is $65,000–$75,000 and street‑maintenance funds are available.
City Engineer Chris Beatty updated the Newport City Council on traffic calming measures along Oceanview, recommending replacement of the short, abrupt prefabricated speed humps installed earlier this year with longer, more gradual speed cushions.
Beatty said the existing prefabricated panels measure about 3.25 feet in length and rise roughly 3 inches, producing an abrupt profile that prompted many public comments. He described alternatives: a longer asphalt cushion (examples discussed were 10 to 14 feet or longer) with a gentler slope; asphalt cushions with engineered wheel paths that allow fire engines to straddle the cushion; and larger prefabricated units that also include wheel paths. He said the city has logged…
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