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easedownripley t1_j8rzae7 wrote

Reply to comment by Previous_Floor in Thoughts on speed-bumps around the city? by TartProfessional246

That's why the ones in Providence have gaps. They're called speed "humps" or "cushions." The channels allow emergency vehicles to take them at speed.

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Previous_Floor t1_j8u83n0 wrote

>That's why the ones in Providence have gaps. They're called speed "humps" or "cushions." The channels allow emergency vehicles to take them at speed.

The OP said "speed bumps". You're talking about something different.

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Proclaimer23 t1_j8y4t7r wrote

The only place I’ve seen solid speed bumps that go all the way across the road in Providence is in Elmwood, all of the new ones I’ve seen go up in the past few years (Knight St, Chalkstone, Dexter) are designed with breaks in them so they don’t slow emergency vehicles. Where else are you seeing the full speed bumps in the city?

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