DETROIT – Detroit is expanding its traffic-calming efforts with a new list of streets slated for speed humps in 2026, responding to ongoing complaints from neighbors about speeding and reckless driving on residential roads across the city.
The City of Detroit released its 2026 Speed Hump Program list on Wednesday, announcing plans to install 312 new speed humps across all seven City Council districts. The Department of Public Works says the goal is to slow drivers and improve safety on neighborhood streets -- especially areas where residents say speeding has become routine.
“Our concern is that someone is going to get hurt,” said resident Lonzo Downtin-El, describing worries about fast-moving traffic on side streets. Another neighbor, Linda Grice, said she’s had close calls near her home: “I almost got hit at this corner right here.”
City officials say speed humps are placed in residential areas with 25 mph speed limits, with priority given to streets near schools and parks. Detroit’s program has been in place for years -- since 2016, more than 11,400 speed humps have been installed throughout neighborhoods citywide.
Not everyone is convinced they solve the problem. Angela Cross, who lives near W. Euclid and has had speed humps installed in her area in recent years, said risky driving still happens.
“It don’t stop nothing. They just come over it,” Cross said, adding she hopes drivers will simply pay more attention and slow down.
Others say the devices do help. Angelia Wells-Carter said she believes speed humps make a noticeable difference on her street.
“It slows the people that’s coming up and down the street speeding,” she said.
Residents who do not want speed humps on their block have an option: if their street appears on the 2026 list, they can opt out. The city says the construction season for this project has not started yet, and neighbors have until April 24 to opt out.