Speed Cushions
The Benefits of Speed Cushions on Highway 1 As traffic volumes continue to rise and road safety becomes an ever-increasing priority, innovative traffic calming measures are being explored and implemented across major routes, including Highway 1 . Among these measures, speed cushions have emerged as a practical and effective solution to reduce speeding while maintaining traffic flow. Unlike traditional speed bumps or humps, speed cushions offer a more balanced approach to traffic calming—especially on high-use corridors such as Highway 1 . What Are Speed Cushions? Speed cushions are raised, segmented road features—typically made of asphalt or rubber—designed to slow down vehicles. Unlike speed bumps that span the entire width of the road, speed cushions have gaps that allow wider vehicles like emergency vehicles and buses to pass through unimpeded, while still encouraging smaller passenger vehicles to slow down. Why Speed Cushions on Highway 1 ? Highway 1 is a critical transpor...