Commercial Street Speed Humps
At a glance
- What: Experimental removable rubber speed humps on Commercial Street, and a Town policy for requests for speed bumps and other traffic-calming devices.
- Where it stands: The Board voted 5-0 on August 24 to deploy removable rubber humps in the area of 299 Commercial Street or 225 Commercial Street, and on September 14 voted 4-0 to adopt policy 2026-09-14 on requests for speed bumps and traffic-calming devices.
- Contention: Commentary supported safer streets for pedestrians, bikers and drivers, but some warned humps could endanger scooter and bicycle riders.
Detail
- July 27: The Town Manager's report previewed the speed-hump proposals and a coming public hearing.
- August 24 traffic hearing: Assistant Town Manager Riviello (called Deputy Town Manager in these minutes) proposed experimental humps, presented two designs and their pros and cons. Motion Miller, second Sandberg, 5-0, including the locations above. The motion text lists items 2 and 3 only (the first item is missing from the minutes). The same motion amended e-bike and scooter penalties; see E-Bike Scooter Violation Fines.
- September 14: Riviello updated the Board on speed bumps in use on Commercial Street and Bradford Street and took feedback on signage. Motion Golden, second Miller, 4-0 (Sandberg excused) to adopt the new policy.
Sources
- Select Board minutes, July 27, 2026 (regular): https://www.provincetown-ma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=34981
- Select Board minutes, August 24, 2026 (regular): https://www.provincetown-ma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=35208
- Select Board minutes, September 14, 2026 (regular): https://www.provincetown-ma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=35206
Log
2026-09-14 - Select Board
Speed bump and traffic-calming policy adopted 4-0 after a review of existing humps and signage.
2026-08-24 - Select Board
Traffic hearing; removable rubber humps approved 5-0 for the 299 or 225 Commercial Street area.
2026-07-27 - Select Board
Town Manager's report flagged the proposal and an upcoming hearing.