Comments on: Nice Hump http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/10/25/nice-hump/ Moving Together, Faster Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:22:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Jonathan Steen http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/10/25/nice-hump/comment-page-1/#comment-77949 Jonathan Steen Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:45:12 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=5047#comment-77949 Sorry to disagree but speed bumps are not the answer. Study after study show they often increase speeds (between bumps), increase traffic noise (ever live near one?), and simply divert traffic to other quieter streets. There are a variety of less obtrusive traffic calming measures that are more effective and less damaging. Studies for instance, show that speedcheck signs - those displays that tell passing motorists their actual speed - are highly effective both in the short term and years after being installed. There is a nice collection of links to government studies on various traffic calming measures at www.informationdisplay.com. Also, an interesting review of various traffic calming options at www.stopspeeders.org. There's a reason why cities across the country are ripping out speed bumps. It's time we look at other alternatives to slowing cars. Sorry to disagree but speed bumps are not the answer. Study after study show they often increase speeds (between bumps), increase traffic noise (ever live near one?), and simply divert traffic to other quieter streets. There are a variety of less obtrusive traffic calming measures that are more effective and less damaging. Studies for instance, show that speedcheck signs – those displays that tell passing motorists their actual speed – are highly effective both in the short term and years after being installed. There is a nice collection of links to government studies on various traffic calming measures at http://www.informationdisplay.com. Also, an interesting review of various traffic calming options at http://www.stopspeeders.org. There’s a reason why cities across the country are ripping out speed bumps. It’s time we look at other alternatives to slowing cars.

]]> By: Charlie http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/10/25/nice-hump/comment-page-1/#comment-77748 Charlie Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:24:59 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=5047#comment-77748 This is great, but can we get some of these speed humps in South Beach? It's more densely populated down here and attracts a faster crowd. This is great, but can we get some of these speed humps in South Beach? It’s more densely populated down here and attracts a faster crowd.

]]> By: Felipe Azenha http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/10/25/nice-hump/comment-page-1/#comment-76198 Felipe Azenha Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:53:01 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=5047#comment-76198 Gabrielle, Did the Transportation and Parking Committee give a reason as to why they want the speed bumps removed? At the very least they should back up their recommendation. The Staff recommendation is well presented with actual facts and has the support of police, fire and public works. Contrary to TPC’s resolution, there seems to be overwhelming evidence to do the exact opposite. Gabrielle,
Did the Transportation and Parking Committee give a reason as to why they want the speed bumps removed? At the very least they should back up their recommendation.
The Staff recommendation is well presented with actual facts and has the support of police, fire and public works. Contrary to TPC’s resolution, there seems to be overwhelming evidence to do the exact opposite.

]]> By: Daniel M. Perez (Slow Bike Miami) http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/10/25/nice-hump/comment-page-1/#comment-76171 Daniel M. Perez (Slow Bike Miami) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:29:58 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=5047#comment-76171 Gabrielle, first of all, you will be my favorite candidate ever if you can help the City get their website into working shape. On the speed humps, I hate to be cynical, but I am not surprised. Why is this being handled by the Trans & Parking Comm by itself without communication with the Bikeways Comm? I would imagine that this affects both. Apparently residents in that area want cars zipping by at high speeds. Gabrielle, first of all, you will be my favorite candidate ever if you can help the City get their website into working shape.

On the speed humps, I hate to be cynical, but I am not surprised. Why is this being handled by the Trans & Parking Comm by itself without communication with the Bikeways Comm? I would imagine that this affects both.

Apparently residents in that area want cars zipping by at high speeds.

]]> By: Gabrielle http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/10/25/nice-hump/comment-page-1/#comment-76146 Gabrielle Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:01:26 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=5047#comment-76146 Please see this communication to the Mayor and Commission where the City's Transportation and Parking Committee voted to remove the test program! http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=53412 I dearly love this committee, and attend often, but believe they are really wrong here, and now this becomes a political issue, rather than one of public works and safety. Please see this communication to the Mayor and Commission where the City’s Transportation and Parking Committee voted to remove the test program! http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=53412
I dearly love this committee, and attend often, but believe they are really wrong here, and now this becomes a political issue, rather than one of public works and safety.

]]> By: Prem http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/10/25/nice-hump/comment-page-1/#comment-75981 Prem Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:29:39 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=5047#comment-75981 Perhaps I have a different opinion than general amongst bike riders. I personally don't care how fast a car goes, as long as they don't hit me. And I encourage (in my mind, when they do this) drivers not to slow down for me unless it's necessary. Just don't hit me! Perhaps I have a different opinion than general amongst bike riders.
I personally don’t care how fast a car goes, as long as they don’t hit me.
And I encourage (in my mind, when they do this) drivers not to slow down for me unless it’s necessary. Just don’t hit me!

]]> By: mr jones http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/10/25/nice-hump/comment-page-1/#comment-75682 mr jones Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:05:13 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=5047#comment-75682 Nice! Now they just need a sidewalk on the right hand side :) Nice! Now they just need a sidewalk on the right hand side :)

]]> By: Daniel M. Perez (Slow Bike Miami) http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/10/25/nice-hump/comment-page-1/#comment-75613 Daniel M. Perez (Slow Bike Miami) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:39:20 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=5047#comment-75613 Yeah, those are good. Now we need them on Pinetree, LaGorce and Meridian, all three great candidates for Bicycle Boulevards. Yeah, those are good. Now we need them on Pinetree, LaGorce and Meridian, all three great candidates for Bicycle Boulevards.

]]> By: Gabrielle http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/10/25/nice-hump/comment-page-1/#comment-75580 Gabrielle Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:10:12 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=5047#comment-75580 Thanks Feliepe! When first installed, the "speed tables" were in the bike lane. I worked very hard to have them redesigned and retrofitted to be better. I am glad you like them! Early voting starts today! Please vote in Miami Beach for a transportation activist who will make things happen! Vote for Gabrielle, number 62! Thanks for your support! Thanks Feliepe! When first installed, the “speed tables” were in the bike lane. I worked very hard to have them redesigned and retrofitted to be better. I am glad you like them! Early voting starts today! Please vote in Miami Beach for a transportation activist who will make things happen! Vote for Gabrielle, number 62! Thanks for your support!

]]> By: John http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/10/25/nice-hump/comment-page-1/#comment-75455 John Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:56:06 +0000 http://www.transitmiami.com/?p=5047#comment-75455 fergie couldn't of said it better =) fergie couldn’t of said it better =)

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