Here’s where new speed humps are being installed in Dearborn, and why those spots were chosen

Derick Hutchinson , Lead Digital Editor

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Here’s where new speed humps are being installed in Dearborn, and why those spots were chosen

DEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn officials announced Thursday that new speed humps have been installed in three “high-traffic areas” to cut down on speeding and reckless driving in the city.

“Dearborn residents have been clear from day one: We need to make our roads safer,” Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said. “This program is about thinking beyond reactive measures and taking a preventative approach.”

The rubber speed humps were constructed on city-owned roads. Dearborn officials don’t have jurisdiction over major state and county roads that run through the city.

Here are the three locations of the new speed humps:

These spots were common sources of traffic complaints from residents, officials said.

Rubber material was chosen due to cost and the ease of installing or removing the speed humps.

Here’s why those three spots were chosen, according to the city:

Residents are asked to fill out a survey to give feedback on those three sites and suggest future speed hump locations.

Hammoud received $200,000 for new traffic-calming measures shortly after taking office. He created a task force to research best strategies.

“Our task force reached a consensus to place speed humps near some of our busiest parks,” Dearborn police Sgt. Andrew Galuszka said. “This pilot will allow for a period of time to gather data and feedback about the use of speed humps as the overall traffic calming program continues to develop.”

Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports.

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