‘Consideration’ for all

Dear Editor:

RE: Residents request removal of Watson Road speed humps, June 4.

There are some conflictions regarding the removal of speed bumps from Watson Road South. One source claims bumps were removed by unknown sources while this article suggests the concerns of a couple of residents was the reason for removal. 

I can’t totally disagree with residents as I’m sure these are not a welcome front-of-home welcome. I agree more efforts and communications may have found a better location for these bumps. However the “noise, dust” factor of these bumps would not be an issue had officials enforced the “no heavy truck” signs on both the north and south Watson Road approaches to Arkell Road, along with the posted pole sign immediately upon turning south onto Watson Road.

The constant and regular unpermitted dump trucks and construction equipment travelling well above the speed limit all year long (including half-load season) are more to fault for the unnecessary noise, dust and excessive speed coming into the village. 

Rather than eliminating the speed control bumps, perhaps the next step of addressing the issue is for council to encourage police monitoring of oversized trucks, loads and speed, and for council to continue further ideal placement locations for speed control. Consideration for the benefit of all. 

James Rattray,
Arkell