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Brentwood moves forward with temporary speed humps, stop‑sign cameras and LED warning signs
Summary
After reviewing March enforcement data, the Brentwood council approved purchase of LED traffic signs (not to exceed $3,500), reported temporary speed-hump installations on 37th Street, and advanced Safe Streets RFP procurement with contractor bids due April 21.
Police Chief Jones told the council that temporary speed humps were already being installed on 37th Street as a short-term measure while the town completes a Safe Streets study and seeks longer-term recommendations.
"We began the installation of the temporary speed humps on 37th Street," the chief reported, adding that two humps are in place and crews will install the remainder as schedules permit. He said temporary measures allow the town to avoid installing permanent asphalt humps that might later be altered by the Safe Streets plan.
Chief Jones also recapped the deployment of the town’s stop-sign camera program: warning notices were sent March 18–April 1 and violations began issuing on April 2. He directed residents to the town citations website to review camera locations and citation details.
Separately, council approved a not‑to‑exceed $3,500 purchase for replacement and LED solar‑powered stop signs at intersections with high violation rates; the purchase will be charged to the public-works signage line. The administration said bids for the Safe Streets grant construction were due April 21 and that the pre‑bid meeting drew roughly a dozen attendees representing multiple contractors.
Council members discussed resident petitions asking for traffic calming on Volta Avenue; the police department will certify petition signatures and pursue a public hearing if the petition qualifies. The chief and staff emphasized that the Safe Streets analysis will guide any permanent infrastructure changes.
