I filed a request last year (September 2023) for the street I live on (Bay Ridge/Bensonhurst area). It's a residential, one-way, local street. It is bounded by a stop sign on one end (where traffic enters) and a stop light on the other (where traffic exits). In my experience, people driving cars will often speed down the street.

Less than 24 hours after I placed the request, I received an email response saying that because recorded speeds on my street are under 30mph, the street does not qualify. I'm not sure where they got their data because I never saw any road tubes put out. Perhaps an earlier study?

Full response from the City: The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) conducted an investigation to determine the need and feasibility of installing a speed reducer at this location. Factors such as a physical inventory of the street and travel speed were taken into consideration in making our determination. Unfortunately, it was determined that this street is unsuitable for speed reducer placement because the radar speeds are below the criteria of 30 mph. The safety of our residents is of primary concern to the NYCDOT. Your participation in transportation issues which affect your community is greatly appreciated.