Summary
Speed bumps were removed during street resurfacing and speeds climbed on Marshall Farm Street. The Board approved a pilot testing speed cushions (with gaps for emergency vehicles), center medians, and chokers before updating the town's traffic calming policy.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Installing the pilot measures via Public Works is expected to cost less than speed cushions, and future townwide rollout will require budget funding.
Residents of Marshall Farm Street and neighborhoods dealing with speeding traffic.
Emergency response could face minor delays if speed cushions are widely installed, though cushions are designed to minimize fire and EMS impacts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners (Work) - Aug 4, 2026
Speed bumps were removed during street resurfacing and speeds climbed on Marshall Farm Street. The Board approved a pilot testing speed cushions (with gaps for emergency vehicles), center medians, and chokers before updating the town's traffic calming policy.
Board of Commissioners - Jun 16, 2026
A resident said speeding and cut-through traffic on Marshall Farm Road have caused serious accidents since the Town removed speed bumps during repaving, frightening seniors and families. Engineering is expected to pitch vertical deflection options like speed cushions at the July 7 work session.
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