Many Airdrie drivers say they’re not pleased after new speed bumps were installed on roadways by the Superstore. 

We spoke to some of the concerned residents who voiced frustration and confusion around the speed bumps.

“I didn’t even know they were going to be there and just about took the bottom out of my car.”

“I don’t mind if they’re there but they just don’t need to be so high, it just doesn’t give enough clearance.”

“You have to slow down on these, you don’t have a choice, they’re really bad. The one at the stop sign, really?”

Those we spoke to say there was no warning or signs posted to show that the speed bumps were going in.

The problem was a big concern for one resident because of the vehicle they drive.

“We have a wheelchair van and it’s got a lowered floor. The problem with these bumps, just like the ones down in Kingsview Market, they are so high that even driving over them carefully doesn’t help because we drag the bottom of the van the whole way, it’s scraping and grinding. We’re terrified of doing extensive damages so we have to stay away from them.”

Last summer, speed bumps were placed in Kingsview Market leading to outrage after many complained they were too high, not visible and they were given no warning that they would go in.

After reaching out to Melcor who manages that area, crews did lower and paint the speedbumps.

The area by the Superstore is currently managed by Choice Properties who declined to be interviewed by AIR 106.1 but did send this e-mail in response to our questions about the speed bumps.

Ensuring safety for both pedestrians and motorists is a priority at Choice Properties. The strategic installation of speed bumps as a traffic calming measure and safety precaution are common practice and are in compliance with municipal regulations.

Routine evaluation and monitoring measures are in place to ensure continued safety.

Still, drivers say they’re not happy and would like to see things changed soon.

“I’m a civil engineer tech, I know the roads. I have never in my entire working career seen anything like that for speedbumps. These are not just rolling hills, they’re mountain peaks.”

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