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Council discusses Peach Street speed-hump request, asks staff to update petition process
Summary
Council members reviewed a resident petition to install a speed hump near 172 Peach Street, discussed the 50% signature threshold and the difference between speed bumps and humps, and directed staff to update the petition form to clarify affected distance on longer streets.
Council members discussed a resident request to install a speed hump on Peach Street, with the location referenced near 172 Peach Street. The council reviewed the existing petition and signature process, noting a 50% threshold for petitions, and asked staff to revise the petition form to better define the affected distance or area on longer streets so signatures are collected from appropriately impacted residents.
Members also discussed technical differences between speed bumps and speed humps and noted input from police and fire that speed humps are preferable due to reduced impact on vehicle suspension. The council directed staff to review and update petition and process documentation, including distance parameters, for future requests.
