City Council members unanimously approved a long list of neighborhoods across Houston whose installed traffic control devices will become permanent to help mitigate speeding and cut-through traffic.
The gist
Officials with the Houston Public Works department conducted investigations, developed a traffic-calming plan and presented the plan to residents before bringing the item to City Council for approval, according to the April 29 agenda item.
Based on the results of the traffic study and the consensus of public opinion, dozens of neighborhoods were recommended for the permanent installation of approximately 60 speed cushions citywide, which are small speed humps designed to slow passenger vehicles to 15-20 miles per hour, according to the National Association of City Transportation Officials.
