Springfield council keeps temporary speed cushions on Centennial after pilot shows lower speeds but local diversion
A city pilot installing temporary rubber speed cushions on Centennial Boulevard reduced average speeds from about 34 mph to 25 mph, but staff data show traffic rose on nearby local streets — prompting council to keep the pilot in place, seek more outreach and request a briefing memo on arterial classification before further changes.
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Springfield — City staff recommended keeping temporary speed cushions installed on Centennial Boulevard after a year-long pilot showed notable speed reductions but also redistributed traffic onto nearby local streets.
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