BERLIN, Md. -- In an initiative to curb speeding incidents, the town of Berlin has identified two hotspots slated for the installation of speed cameras. Flower Street and Seahawk Road have both witnessed an influx of speeding vehicles, prompting residents to voice their apprehensions about the constant flow of fast-moving traffic.
After conducting a comprehensive traffic study over the past few months, authorities have gathered data supporting the prevalence of speeding on both roads.
Barry Jarmon, a resident, attested to the regular occurrence.
"It's all the time," said Jarmon as a car flew by.
Collaborating with RedSpeed, a speed camera vendor, the town of Berlin engaged in a meticulous process to determine which roads warranted the deployment of speed cameras.
RedSpeed conducted a traffic study in the 10,000 block of Flower Street, revealing that 1,335 drivers were exceeding the speed limit by at least five miles per hour, with 752 going at least 10 miles over, and 179 at least 15 over.
In the 400 block of Flower Street, 985 drivers were going at least five miles over, 380 went at least 10 over and 84 went 15 over.
Seahawk Road displayed a similar pattern, with 1,778 drivers going five miles over, 580 going 10 over, and 108 traveling at least 15 miles per hour over the posted limit.
Curt Long, who lives on Seahawk Road said those numbers don't come as a surprise.
"I really thought it was more," said Long.
Long frequently observes speeding from his front porch near Stephen Decatur Middle and High Schools, and expressed support for the introduction of speed cameras, believing they would significantly contribute to addressing the issue.
Berlin plans to intensify its efforts by installing a total of six speed cameras. On Seahawk Road, two cameras will be strategically placed near the football field, while Flower Street will see two cameras in the 10,000 block and two in the 400 block. Although specific locations and logistics are still being finalized, the town aims to have the speed cameras operational early next year.