The argument that it will cause problems for the ambulances is totally incorrect. Having had to ride an ambulance recently totally proved that point .
As an ambulance goes over the current speed bump just prior to exiting the gates, the ambulance have to slow down practically coming to a full stop before going over the speed bump which raises the ambulance abruptly and drops suddenly.
David Israel has in the past said this would be a problem for the ambulance to have the change to a speed table. One thing stated was "what if the medic had to put in an IV and he runs into the speed table..." The answer to that is very simple: It would not happen.
How can I say such a comment? Well, it is common practice for the EMT to put in an IV if needed PRIOR to the Emergency Vehicle moving an inch for transport.
As anyone that has ridden in an ambulance could attest, if they needed to have an IV put in, it was done so before moving.
That is the Standard Procedure for an EMT.
The speed table, is designed to slow a vehicle down while not causing damage to said vehicle IF THE PROPER SPEED LIMIT IS MAINTAINED.
Speed tables Unlike Speed bumps will not cause damage to a vehicles suspension or front end as long as the driver is going the proper speed limit.
That is the purpose of having the speed tables.
I have previously proposed to have the speed tables placed prior to the turns in the village, and the current stop signs, but to also have them as the cross walks
The Time is NOW for the safety of our residents.
