Tāhunanui Hills residents oppose removal of speed bumps from their neighbourhood
Residents in a Hamilton neighbourhood are fighting plans to remove traffic-calming speed bumps, citing safety concerns.
Locals in Tāhunanui Hills say the road was dangerous before speed bumps were installed, with fast drivers and night racers creating hazardous conditions. Residents oppose a proposal to remove the devices. Safety experts argue that traffic-calming measures like speed bumps provide important safety benefits despite occasional public objections.
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'Asinine' speed bump removal plan: Tāhunanui Hills residents forced to be first responders
Locals say the road was "scary" before the cushions were installed, with many difficult driveways, fast drivers and night racers
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Why does Hamilton have so many speed bumps?
As speed bumps gain traction in Hamilton, an expert says the safety benefits of traffic-calming devices outweigh any public backlash.