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Commission denies physical speed bumps on Crescent Avenue, recommends stop sign and stepped enforcement
Summary
Residents urged physical speed bumps on Crescent Avenue near a school; traffic staff and commissioners favored a stop sign and increased enforcement as a first step and denied permanent asphalt speed bumps.
A resident, Juan Morales, asked the commission for speed bumps along Crescent Avenue, describing frequent speeding of 35–45 mph on the three‑block stretch in front of a school and saying it felt dangerous for children (SEG 1611–1618). Morales suggested the smaller bolt‑down yellow/black speed cushions rather than large cement humps.
Traffic staff explained that traditional speed bumps can hinder fire, DPW and police responses and that other traffic‑calming options — stop signs, narrowed lanes, enforcement and radar signage — can be effective. Staff recommended gathering data and trying low‑impact measures first, including adding a stop sign near the school and increasing police presence during arrival and dismissal times.
Commissioners voted to deny installing physical speed bumps at this time and instead recommended adding a stop sign and stepped enforcement; they asked residents to report continuing problems so staff can revisit further measures. "If the stop sign is not working ... let us know and we'll step up enforcement," a staff member said (SEG 1801–1805).
