OSWEGO – The City of Oswego has installed two permanent asphalt speed cushions on local streets as part of a targeted effort to reduce speeding and improve safety in residential neighborhoods. These traffic-calming measures were recommended earlier this year following a comprehensive Parking and Transportation Study conducted by Fisher Associates.
Speed cushions are designed to slow vehicular traffic without impeding snow removal operations and have been successfully implemented in other cities such as Buffalo, Syracuse, and Cleveland. Their proven effectiveness in moderating vehicle speeds makes them a promising solution for Oswego’s traffic concerns.
At its November 4th meeting, the City’s Traffic Advisory Board approved the installation of speed cushions at two pilot locations: Ellen Street and East 7th Street. These sites will serve as test areas throughout the winter season, allowing city officials to evaluate their performance under varying weather conditions.
“City councilors from all of the wards regularly forward requests for speed reduction ideas to the traffic advisory committee. Recent traffic studies and neighborhood surveys have found that speed cushions are a preferred choice to help slow traffic in congested neighborhoods. Working with the City of Oswego’s Department of Public Works, these trial areas are patterned after successful programs on Syracuse, Buffalo, and Cleveland and are designed using the federal guidelines. Neighborhoods where the trials are being conducted will be re-surveyed later next year. If the program is a success, with the mayor’s approval, the traffic advisory committee will look to move forward on other requests”, said Police Chief/Traffic Advisory Committee Chair Phil Cady.
“We’re committed to exploring practical solutions that enhance public safety,” said Mayor Rob Corradino. “If these speed cushions prove to be effective and safe, we will consider expanding their use to additional locations across the city.”
The City of Oswego thanks residents for their continued support and feedback as we work together to create safer streets for all.
For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 315-342-8136.
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How much are they paid to do this in the study. Do you think that people in the community can not control themselves and use common sense and common courtesy?