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#1 2023-05-11 08:03:12

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Austin neighborhood opposes speed bumps

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/ … than-good/

One neighbor says the City should just “trust” that residents would voluntarily start driving slower.  The same neighbors who don’t want to be inconvenienced by speed bumps.

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#2 2023-05-11 14:36:19

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Re: Austin neighborhood opposes speed bumps

The journalist seems confused over whether the plan involves speed cushions vs. speed bumps--maybe underqualified to write about traffic issues?

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