We were shocked when we were told that speed humps were installed at three locations along Dekalb Pike in Norristown. Dekalb Street is a state road (a section of 202). Residents along the West Elm Street to Conshohocken Road corridor (a state road) at the Borough of Conshohocken and Plymouth Township border can’t even get PennDOT to allow a stop sign to slow down traffic. In recent memory, a car has hit a home, a fence, and a pedestrian (and that is just what we know about). Those living along East Elm and East Hector streets in the borough have similar concerns.

A June 2024 resolution passed by Norristown’s council states that the municipality has been working with PennDOT to identify ways to improve safety along the roadway near the intersection with Brown Street. The resolution says that the speed limit had been reduced to 25 mph and that crosswalk and pedestrian signage had been improved.

The resolution continues that three raised traffic calming measures would be installed due to ongoing safety concerns. These would include advance markings on the roadway, warning signs, and speed humps.

In February 2024, a 37-year-old woman was killed at the intersection of Dekalb and Brown streets when another driver struck her vehicle, going 60 mph in a 25 mph zone.

The deal between Norristown and PennDOT is that PennDOT would install the features and Norristown would maintain them in the future. You can read the resolution here.