As Bob Wolfe pointed out earlier in one of these threads, speed tables are now part of the MUTCD (state and federal highway and road regulations). The science and regulations have advanced considerably since the town first looked at “sped bumps”.
I would encourage anyone who is concerned with safety on the roads to contact the Roadway and Traffic Committee or Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety or both On Mon, Sep 4, 2023 at 4:18 PM Sara Mattes <[email protected]> wrote: > Whoa-let me start with Somerville … city streets are a different animal > than country roads. > As for putting our collective heads together-yes we should and we do. > I don’t think there is need to build consensus about the issue, it already > exists. > That is what all this committee work is about-check out the minutes. > And, all meetings are open to all, in almost every instance. > The problem has been increasing for decades. > Look at the Lincoln Annual Reports from decades ago-the Selects, every > year, bemoan the increase in traffic and speed and potential for serious > accidents. > > I urge you and others to read up on what has been entertained, adopted or > rejected and why. > All that said, new eyes are always a good thing- bring what ever *new* > information you and any others might have that would shine a light on > something that has been missed, or found successful in other places that > might work here. > > Yes, we need everyone onboard for this. > So check out the RTC, maybe volunteer to join… there may be an opening. > > If you have any questions about ancient history, please ask. > > Best, > Sara > > > > > > > > > ------ > Sara Mattes > > > > > On Sep 4, 2023, at 6:19 PM, gail o'keefe <[email protected]> wrote: > > Sara, > > I don't think that any of these comments are intended to cast aspersions > on the select board. It's more to draw consensus and attention to an ever > increasing problem. If so many of us are cursing under our breath every > time we step outside, its far better to gather together and brainstorm > solutions. If the issue is constantly before them, and the traffic issues > are increasing (but enforcement is not) we have to come up with options > that make us all feel safer. > > And, heck, if Somerville can handle the complications of speed bumps, > Lincoln certainly can. > > Thanks > Gail > > > On Mon, Sep 4, 2023 at 6:11 PM Sara Mattes <[email protected]> wrote: > >> All, >> What I have tried, over and over, to no avail, is to say that many have >> been looking at this for a long time and are trying to find viable >> solutions. >> You elect Selects to address this. >> They appoint committees to specifically focus on this. >> Public Safety ALWAYS has this front and center-after all, they are Public >> SAFETY. >> Our DPW is constantly fretting over how to improve road conditions and >> safety. >> >> Every Select Board I know, including the 12 years I served, had this >> issue constantly before them. >> The work has changed over time and the challenges, given increased >> traffic, both car and bike, has made it even more difficult. >> >> Do not assume they are not trying to “tackle this problem.” >> Indeed they are, as is the RTC and BPAC! >> >> My hat is off to them. >> >> Sara >> ------ >> Sara Mattes >> >> >> >> >> On Sep 4, 2023, at 5:59 PM, gail o'keefe <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/22/metro/somerville-speed-humps/ >> >> The issue is perhaps a complicated one, yet the roads have gotten far >> more dangerous in recent years, due to apps that show cut-throughs, and due >> to the lack of enforcement in all towns, not just Lincoln. Lincoln used to >> have a reputation for extreme adherence to speed laws, back when the speed >> bump was on Lincoln Rd. >> >> Walking along roads in the center of town should not be a hazard. On many >> town roads there are no sidewalks, so controlling speed is our only chance >> to make the town safe for walkers or bikers. Other towns are tackling the >> problem, we should as well. Complicated looks very simple when compared to >> a life threatening injury. >> >> Gail >> >> On Mon, Sep 4, 2023 at 5:51 PM Sara Mattes <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Anne, >>> You can turn to the Selects and the Roadway and Traffic Committee (RTC). >>> Speed bumps are a remarkable complicated issue and require us to be >>> careful of running afoul of State matters. >>> >>> If you look through LYT archives, you will see much discussion. >>> Also, the entities noted can fill you in. >>> You are not alone is seeking speed bumps, but much work/research around >>> town has found our hands tied, in most cases. >>> >>> It’s complicated. >>> >>> Sara >>> ------ >>> Sara Mattes >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sep 4, 2023, at 2:52 PM, Anne Warner <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> It would seem to me that the first issue we should - and can - address >>> on Lincoln roads is the speed of those passing through. What is the process >>> for getting speed bumps placed in key places? Were I to get signatures from >>> a bunch of neighbors on the north end of Bedford Road requesting speed >>> bumps, is there any chance we would succeed? To whom would we submit such a >>> petition? Anne Warner >>> >>> - Sent from iPhone. Typed by thumb. 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