19 Berlin cushions on Pintor Fuster street to reduce speed and protect pedestrians in Reus
The Reus City Council will install 19 speed bumps on Pintor Fuster Street to slow down vehicles exceeding 30 km/h. This measure arises after a study detected more than 4,000 vehicles daily and speeds that endanger pedestrians.
Many residents have requested concrete actions to ensure safety, especially at pedestrian crossings, and will now see changes on the road to prevent accidents and disturbances.
The intervention on Pintor Fuster Street: what will be done and why it matters
What types of speed bumps will be installed and how do they work?
Up to 19 speed cushions will be placed, a type of speed bump that forces vehicles to reduce speed.
These elements are designed to have less impact on buses and trucks, since their wider axle passes more comfortably, reducing noise and rattling, which improves comfort and safety without harming public transport or cargo.
Why is this speed control necessary right now?
The Urban Guard study shows that the average speed exceeds the allowed limit of 30 km/h.
With more than 4,000 vehicles traveling daily, the risk for pedestrians is high. Additionally, the presence of trucks is constant despite the night ban between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Other complementary measures to ensure safer traffic in Reus
What modifications will be made to the road to enhance safety?
Besides the speed bumps, traffic lanes will be repainted, making them narrower to reduce the drivers’ sense of priority and slow down speed.
Roundabout markings will also be painted at intersections, and bollards will be installed along the street’s centerline to prevent overtaking and evasion of the speed bumps.
Will there be actions at other points in Reus related to this?
Yes. On Velers Street, two speed cushions will be installed to protect the pedestrian crossing in front of the Pastoreta football field.
Also, on Salou Avenue, between Flix Street and the T-11 roundabout, two speed humps will be placed to control speed before crossings and roundabouts.
Impact on residents and traffic: what will change and what to expect
How will the new signage and speed bumps affect residents?
With the speed reduction, pedestrian crossings will be safer, and noise and jolts from large vehicles will be minimized.
Moreover, the existing nighttime truck ban will remain in force, and it is expected that some trucks will choose alternative routes such as Sant Bernat Calbó Avenue.
When will it be implemented and how will coexistence with daily traffic be managed?
The project will be carried out soon, according to the Urban Guard’s Mobility and Circulation forecasts.
Coexistence with more than 4,000 vehicles daily will be managed with the new signage, speed bumps, and reinforced measures to ensure that speed remains within legal limits.
| Measure | Details | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| 19 speed cushions | Distributed along Pintor Fuster Street | Reduce speed and protect pedestrians |
| Lane repainting | Narrow lanes and paint roundabout markings | Slow down vehicles and prevent undue priority |
| Bollards along the street centerline | Prevent overtaking and evasion of speed bumps | Improve road safety |
| Speed bumps on Velers Street | Two speed cushions at the pedestrian crossing | Protect sports users and pedestrians |
| Speed humps on Salou Avenue | Two speed humps between Flix Street and the T-11 | Control speed before crossing and roundabout |
The reality is that this remodel is a very necessary step to ensure that Pintor Fuster Street stops being a way where vehicles pass too fast and uncontrolled, improving the area's safety and the residents’ quality of life.
Source of the article: Reus City Council
