OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Speedsters will have to think twice before racing down Ocean Township streets in the coming weeks, officials said.<\/p>\n
Over the course of the next two weeks, new speed bumps are slated to be installed on three streets spanning the township, officials said in a statement posted to Facebook Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The speed bumps will be installed on Lake Avenue, Bimbler Boulevard and Park Boulevard, according to the post. Motorists are urged to use caution.<\/p>\n While some residents criticized the move (\u201cpaving roads would be a better use of money,\u201d one commenter wrote), other Facebook users welcomed the bumps, citing poor lighting and no sidewalks on Park Boulevard. <\/p>\n \u201cAlthough speed bumps are not ideal, they are a welcomed improvement,\u201d one user wrote. \u201cMy dog was hit by a car on Park Blvd and the car didn\u2019t even stop. It\u2019s dangerous for so many families walking with little ones.\u201d <\/p>\n Residents also noted several other roads in need of speed controls, such as Logan Road, Appleby Drive, and Bowne Road. <\/p>\n On Bowne Road, motorists \u201ccome off of Cold Indian so ridiculously fast, I’m waiting for them to hit one of our houses,\u201d one user wrote. <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s become the Autobahn from Sunset to Deal Road,\u201d another commenter said of Logan Road. <\/p>\n Alternative solutions to speeding en masse included lowering speed limits, bike lane installations and four-way stops.<\/p>\n \u201cI wish there was a safe crosswalk for students who ride bikes to wayside elementary school at the bowne and deal road four way stop. It\u2019s very unsafe and SO many kids ride their bikes,\u201d one user wrote.<\/p>\n \n Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.<\/p>\nFind out what's happening in Asbury Parkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.<\/h2>\n
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