Which Road in Hermosa Beach Needs a Speed Bump?

HERMOSA BEACH, CA - Over 9,000 fatalities occurred nationally during 2014 due to speeding according to the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The data also shows a correlation between a driver’s age and the likelihood of a speed-related accident. As the age of a driver increases, their risk of being in an accident decreases. Men are also more likely to be at the wheel during a speeding accident, according to the study.

While the number of speed-related fatalities have continually decreased since 2005, speeding still remains an issue in many of our Patch communities, including Hermosa Beach. Readers suggested everything from increased police presence to more stop signs to building less housing to keep traffic at bay.

If you’re frustrated with speeders in a certain part of Hermosa Beach, you are in good company. We reached out to readers on Facebook, asking which local road they thought needed a speed bump. Here’s what your neighbors told us:

• "1200 block of 11th Place."
• "Prospect."
• "11th St. where Farmers Market/Clark Field is. So many kids and so many fast cars!"
• "Pier and Valley - too many kids and too many people not caring, and they should block the driveway off of Valley where the post office is. Keep the kids safe"
• "5th street above PCH!"
• "Herondo St between Valley and Monterey. Actually there needs to be a stop sign at that corner. Too many drivers fly around that corner without looking for pedestrians."

See a street you don’t agree with, or is there a road missing from the list? Tell us on Facebook, and make sure to add the Hermosa Beach page to your favorites, so you don’t miss any of the latest news from Patch.

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