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<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">October 2, 2023</p>
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<br />John.Ogan@CoMo.gov
<br />573.239.1837</p>
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:150%;"><h1 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;">Installation of speed humps on Northland Drive scheduled for Oct. 4-5</h1>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 4, City of Columbia Public Works street crews will begin the installation of speed humps on Northland Drive. The speed humps are part of an effort to reduce speeds, which in the results of a traffic study were found to be above the posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour.<br /><br />No street closures will be necessary, but travel will be reduced to one lane at certain times and locations. Signs and flaggers will be present to help guide drivers safely through the work area. Drivers should reduce speeds, be prepared to expect delays and find alternative routes if possible.<br /><br />The first interested parties meeting to discuss placement of the Northland Drive speed humps was held Dec. 1, 2022, and the second interested parties meeting was held Feb. 28, 2023. A public hearing was held May 15, 2023.<br /><br />The cost of the speed humps and the additional crosswalk impr
ovements at Bear Creek Trail is $55,000. The project is being paid for with funds from the 2015 capital improvements sales tax.<br /><br />Location plans for the Northland Drive traffic calming project can be downloaded from the City's website at <a style="white-space:nowrap" href="https://www.como.gov/webapps/cipweb/display_project.php?project_id=2349">CoMo.gov/webapps/cipweb/display_project.php?project_id=2349</a>.<br /><br />Public Works follows a public process including seeking Council direction to provide traffic calming solutions such as speed humps where appropriate in order to influence driver behavior and create more livable neighborhood streets. Staff works closely with neighborhood residents to properly identify their concerns, conduct appropriate studies to quantify any problems, and develop strategies to moderate traffic speeds and reduce the risks from and severity of collisions should they occur. It is the goal of Public Works to find ways to address as many i
ssues as feasible each year. More information on Public Works' traffic calming policies can be found at <a style="white-space:nowrap" href="https://www.como.gov/public-works/street-division/traffic-management/neighborhood-traffic-management/">CoMo.gov/public-works/street-division/traffic-management/neighborhood-traffic-management/</a>.<br /><br />The installation of the speed humps is scheduled to be completed by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, weather permitting.</div>
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