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10-year wait over! After 2 Helps You report, Houston neighborhood finally seeing speed bumps promised a decade ago
By Mario Díaz, Michael Lemons, Rayan Graham at KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
When 2 Helps You first visited the neighborhood of Forrest Pines in May, residents had one simple question: What happened to the speed bumps the City of Houston promised nearly 10 years ago?For years, neighbors said drivers regularly used their streets as a shortcut, speeding through the neighbor...
Key takeaway For years, neighbors said drivers regularly used their streets as a shortcut, speeding through the neighborhood to avoid the traffic light on Antoine Drive.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
The installation of speed bumps in the Forrest Pines neighborhood is a significant development for Bellaire residents who frequently travel through Houston neighborhoods. This project's completion will likely have a ripple effect on traffic patterns in surrounding areas, including Bellaire, as drivers may seek alternative routes to avoid the new speed bumps. Residents of nearby communities should be aware of potential changes in traffic volume and patterns. Additionally, the success of this project may encourage other neighborhoods in the Houston area, including those in Bellaire, to pursue similar traffic-calming measures. The fact that it took a decade for the City of Houston to follow through on its promise underscores the need for continued advocacy and oversight in ensuring that local infrastructure projects are completed in a timely manner. As the speed bumps are installed, it will be worth monitoring their impact on traffic safety and congestion in the broader region.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? When 2 Helps You first visited the neighborhood of Forrest Pines in May, residents had one simple question: What happened to the speed bumps the City of Houston promised nearly 10 years ago?For years, neighbors said drivers regularly used their streets as a shortcut, speeding through the neighbor...
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