On Nov. 3, Bellaire City Council members voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for Dec. 1 regarding a petition from property owners along Pine Street to install speed humps along the block.

According to the agenda item, the project's scope would include the 4800-4900 blocks of Pine Street, between Pauline Street and Ferndale Street, as well as the properties adjoining the north side of Pine Street.

In a nutshell

The city clerk's office received a petition from more than 80% of property owners Sept. 7 requesting the installation of speed humps, which differ from speed bumps by their gradual, rounded and wide design, according to Reliance Foundry Co., a metal casting supplier firm.

Travis Tanner, director of development services, said during the City Council meeting that before considering the item, the city will need to review the request "more closely," which includes monitoring the speeds in the area.


If approved in the future, Tanner said the petitioners will be responsible for the cost of the installation, which is currently undetermined.

The public hearing will take place Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.