Farmington Says No To Speed Bumps

FARMINGTON, CT — The town's traffic board recently nixed a request from a resident to put up speed bumps or flashing signs to slow traffic on Wood Pond Road.

The Farmington Traffic Committee late last month ruled against the idea, citing other means to address the concerns.

According to the committee's Dec. 21 minutes, the concern was for the safety of pedestrians, children and families in that neighborhood.

The complainant said the road doesn't have any sidewalks and cars speed along that road daily.

The committee, comprised of town, fire department and police officials, ruled against the idea.

It said a weeklong study had been done, recording speeds, and the average speed was 25 mph southbound and 26 mph northbound.

According to the committee, "speed bumps aren’t endorsed by the town, flashing signs are frowned upon in a residential area, and data didn’t support the need."

As a result, the committee decided the most effective thing to do would be for selective enforcement/greater visibility in that area by local police.

For the minutes of the Dec. 21 Farmington Traffic Committee meeting, click on this link.