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Traffic study recommends speed humps, rumble strips and feedback signs for Logans Ferry Road
Summary
A draft traffic study for Logans Ferry Road found an 85th percentile speed of 36 mph on a 25 mph street and recommended four additional speed humps, rumble strips and speed‑feedback signs; staff said PennDOT permits and construction costs were not included in the draft.
Staff reviewed a draft traffic study requested by residents along Logans Ferry Road and discussed potential calming measures, permitting and next steps.
The draft study reported an 85th percentile speed of 36 mph on a road posted at 25 mph and recommended four additional speed humps (two lower, two upper), rumble strips on slopes and speed‑feedback signage. Staff cautioned that the draft did not include construction costs or additional engineering fees and that PennDOT permits would be required for official traffic devices.
Some council members questioned whether traffic volumes met thresholds for calming measures; staff said the study considers both volume and speed and that, even if volume thresholds are not met, elevated speeds could still justify selected measures. Council may narrow the scope of work and ask staff to obtain construction cost estimates and permit guidance before deciding whether to advance to the next step with the traffic engineering firm.
