Bumps, humps, lumps & undulations.
Excuse me, but lumps? Bumps, acceptable. Humps, not as much. Undulations, I kind of like that word, it fits. But seriously, lumps? I had to know the difference, because the humps and lumps were on the same street! Even if you don't want to know, I am going to tell you, because I am now the expert.
Bumps-seen mostly in parking lots. Are steep and a rather nasty way to slow vehicles.
Humps-seen on residential roads (and camels) are less steep and run all the way across the road.
Undulations-two "humps" in succession.
Lumps-a relatively new phenomenon. Similar to humps, with one exception; they have several breaks along the "hump" so that bicycles and emergency traffic can get through without slowing down. (Kind of defeats the whole purpose)
Traffic Planner #1 "What should we name these new bumps?"
Traffic Planner #2 "Well, we can't name them bumps or humps. Hmmm. How about lumps?"
Traffic Planner #1 "Great. Let's go with that."
Traffic Planner #2 "Is it time for lunch yet?"
I'm slightly disturbed that you went to this much trouble on this post....but it was worth the read, but where is my honorable mention for confirmining that this was a great post idea? Gee so much for being a mighty follower
ReplyDeleteI'm dying over here. You are such a crack up.
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