local
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 Houston / 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 Magnolia News
The installation of speed bumps in the Forrest Pines neighborhood is a significant development for residents who have been waiting nearly a decade for a solution to the speeding problem. With drivers using the streets as a shortcut to avoid the traffic light on Antoine Drive, the lack of speed bumps has been a persistent concern for neighbors. The fact that construction is finally underway is a testament to the power of local advocacy and the impact of media attention on municipal projects. For Magnolia residents, this story may resonate as a reminder that similar quality-of-life issues can be addressed with persistence and the right support. As the speed bumps are installed, it will be worth watching to see if other Houston-area neighborhoods with similar concerns will be inspired to push for their own traffic-calming measures, potentially leading to a broader conversation about traffic safety in the region.
About this story
Original reporting by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) . Magnolia News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more Magnolia News stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
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...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 8, 2026 by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) and curated for Magnolia News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Mario Díaz, Michael Lemons, Rayan Graham at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC). To learn more about how Magnolia News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from Magnolia News, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter