Springfield keeps speed cushions on Centennial after pilot cuts speeds; council asks for more data
City staff told council the Centennial Boulevard temporary speed‑cushion pilot reduced average speeds from 34 to 25 mph and cut traffic volumes on Centennial by roughly 23–25%; council asked staff for more distribution data and agreed to keep the cushions in place while evaluating downstream impacts to nearby local streets.
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A Springfield City Council work session on the Centennial Boulevard traffic‑calming pilot ended with council directing staff to keep the temporary speed cushions in place and return with more analysis and a briefing memo.
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