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Blue Lake commissioners agree to map proposed speed‑hump locations after neighborhood requests
Summary
Residents urged the commission to install speed humps in several neighborhoods. Commissioners supported the idea in principle, discussed types and noise tradeoffs, and agreed to produce a map of proposed locations for public-works and council review before formal approval.
Residents raised safety concerns about speeding on multiple blocks and asked the commission to pursue speed humps (rubber or asphalt) in several neighborhoods, including I Street, Wall Street and Broad Street.
Commissioners discussed differences between the rubber, bolted speed humps and larger asphalt humps (asphalt humps are generally gentler and less noisy when driven slowly, while small rubber units can be loud and damaging if driven too fast). Several residents described persistent speeding near school drop‑off areas and suggested 1 hump per block in extended stretches to maintain lower speeds.
Commissioners noted the formal process requires engineering review and potentially a traffic study; public‑works and the city engineer must approve changes to roadway design. The commission directed members to produce a clear map of proposed locations and prioritize the most critical sites; staff will then present the map to public works and the city council for consideration.
Next steps: Commissioners will draft a mapped proposal of targeted locations and return the item with diagrams for action at a future meeting.
