Houston Announces Speed Bump Trial on 290 Freeway to Curb Speeding
- Chase Tumble
- Jan 29
- 1 min read
By Chase Tumble, Highway Innovation Specialist
In a bold move to tackle Houston’s notorious speeding problem, the city has decided to install speed bumps on the 290 Freeway—because nothing says “safety” like abruptly halting traffic at 70 mph. The pilot program, which begins next month, will feature 10 strategically placed bumps, designed to slow drivers down and add a bit of thrill to their daily commute.
“After seeing how effective speed bumps are in suburban neighborhoods, we thought, why not bring that magic to the freeway?” said Houston Traffic Director, Linda Swiftfoot. “We believe this will make drivers really feel the road.”
Critics, however, are skeptical. “You’re going to stop people doing 80 by tossing in some bumps? What’s next, stop signs at every intersection?” said local commuter Greg Lane, who added that he was “too busy speeding to care.”
Despite concerns, officials are optimistic about the project’s potential to shock Houston’s drivers into behaving. “It’ll be a jarring experience at first, but we’re confident it’ll smooth out over time,” said Swiftfoot.
Houston’s highway revolution begins now, with bumps in all the right places.
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