Speed humps are a first step in street safety

It took forever, but the city is finally making strides in making our streets safer.
The city is doing this by installing more speed humps throughout the city, but mainly in the areas around the public schools. It’s a joint financial project with the Hamtramck Public Schools District.
The Review’s Walter Wasacz cited street safety as a top priority in his City Life column. His determination has paid off.
Credit is also due to City Manager Kathy Angerer and Interim HPS Superintendent Nagil Nagi for expanding the speed hump project.
While we welcome more speed humps, and they have proven effective in slowing down drivers, our intersections are still of concern.
Wasacz had called for city and school officials to address the issue of making sure motorists don’t blow throw stop signs.
Pedestrian safety has always been a concern in the city, but there has been a lethargic response to addressing the issue over the years.
Let’s keep the momentum moving forward, and focus on tackling some of our dangerous intersections – especially those near schools.
Hamtramck has proven that changes and advances can be made.
Posted Feb. 4, 2022