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Residents demand removal of ‘aggressive’ speed bumps; village board votes to pull them
Summary
After extended public comment about accessibility and vehicle wear, the Nassau village board voted to remove newly installed speed bumps and agreed to seek less aggressive alternatives with a public hearing before reinstalling anything.
During public comment, Fred Brown identified himself and said petitions signed by about 36 neighbors call for removal of the recently installed speed bumps, saying "They're already starting to fall apart" and arguing the devices are harming residents' daily life. Residents described strollers that cannot pass, children losing balance on bikes, and vehicle wear from the aggressive plastic squares.
The board responded that the speed bumps were installed after repeated complaints about speeding and that the specific units were chosen to be removable for winter. After discussion of lower-profile alternatives and enforcement options, a motion to remove the current speed bumps was made (Motion by Guy; second by Ryan) and carried by voice vote. A board member said the board would "pull them" and then look at less aggressive devices and hold a public hearing before any reinstallation.
The board also discussed enforcement alternatives, including rotating radar deployments and sheriff patrols, and asked staff to explore options for targeted enforcement to address identified high-speed runs through the neighborhood.
