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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)
· 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 Piney Point
The installation of speed bumps in Forrest Pines is a significant development for the neighborhood, which has long struggled with speeding drivers using their streets as a shortcut. For residents, the presence of speed bumps will not only reduce the risk of accidents but also make their streets feel safer and more livable. The fact that it took a decade for the City of Houston to follow through on its promise underscores the need for persistent advocacy and oversight in ensuring that community concerns are addressed. As construction moves forward, residents will be watching to see if the speed bumps are effective in slowing down traffic and improving overall quality of life in the neighborhood. The success of this project could also have implications for other Houston neighborhoods facing similar issues, potentially paving the way for more community-led initiatives to improve traffic safety and reduce speeding.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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