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Chester council reviews traffic‑calming ordinance that would set petition and engineering process for speed humps
Summary
Council discussed final reading of a traffic‑calming ordinance establishing a petition threshold, engineering review, speed studies and signage requirements for installing speed humps on city streets; officials said costs and funding priorities will determine how many installations can be completed annually.
Chester officials on Oct. 20 reviewed the final reading of Bill No. 4, a traffic‑calming ordinance that would set formal criteria for installing speed humps on city‑owned roadways.
Solicitor Kyle Miller opened the agenda, and Mr. Haman outlined the ordinance’s mechanics: neighbors would need to submit a petition signed by 50% plus one of households on a block; staff would inspect proposed locations for PennDOT guideline compliance (for example, a hump cannot be placed within 150 feet…
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