2024–25 · Dorchester
Speed humps on Norwell Street
Resident asks for speed humps at the start of Norwell Street because of repeated crashes, unsafe crossing, and their parked car being hit several times.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
I propose for Speed Humps to be added to Norwell St, the beginning of Norwell. There has been undeniably back to back car accidents and it is also unsafe to cross the street. My car has been hit four times while parked.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 13, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Dorchester
- Place
- Norwell Street, Dorchester, 02121
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- City-sponsored workshop
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Pedestrian & bike safety
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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