Motorists traveling through the city of Syracuse may encounter new speed humps on several city streets.
Mayor Ben Walsh introduced 11 traffic humps on seven streets Wednesday as part of an expansion of the Speed Hump Pilot program. The city aims to target different residential and park roads to slow down traffic and increase pedestrian safety.
Signage and pavement markings will alert drivers to the new humps, many of which are on the city’s south and west sides.
The city will also study its impact on driver behavior using radar speed data collected before and after installation. First-year results from the pilot program show lower speeds in virtually all locations. Signage and pavement markings will alert drivers to the new humps, many of which are on the city’s south and west sides.
