: speed humps, and a whole lot of them. The plan, which was outlined to residents and reporters earlier in the week, will also include the redesigning of intersections and updating some traffic signals to prevent drivers from turning right on red.
The “Safety Surge” program has identified up to 400 miles of city streets potentially eligible for speed humps. But for now, 10 zones will be built each year for the next three years. Each zone is prioritized based on crash history and resident demographics. This is because data shows that residents of color are more likely to experience traffic-related fatalities. Speed humps will be incorporated during road repaving, making it a part of the routine revamping of the city’s streets.
Not all streets will be eligible for the speed humps, and that includes major throughfares, or any road that has a MBTAMeanwhile, between 25–30 Boston intersections will be redesigned each year. The goal of the modifications will be to eliminate poor visibility, simply confusing intersections, and better segment different types of road users.