Residential Speed Hump Policy
Public Works Department
Public Works Department
Residential Speed Hump Policy
Eligibility
• 25 MPH
• Local roadways
• Roadway serves residential
uses
• Roadway not a designated
truck or transit route
• Street widths <40’ and one
travel lane in each direction
• No raised medians
• Roadway is paved with curb & gutter
• Adequate sight distances
• Conform to city standards
• Locations determined by the City
Traffic Engineer
• Not a cul-de-sac or alley, in front
of driveways, drainage inlets or
fire hydrants
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Residential Speed Hump Policy
Funding
• Public Works budget allocations
• Residential funds
• Council District funds
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Residential Speed Hump Policy
Applications
• Submitted to Public Works Department
• Valid for each fiscal year
• Requires support of at least 75% of addresses on the requested block for installations Public Works Department
Residential Speed Hump Policy
Prioritization
• Only applies to installations funded with Public Works traffic calming budget allocations (if any)
• History of speeding complaints
• 85th percentile is > 10 MPH over the speed limit
• ADT between 500 – 1, 000
• Lighting levels
• Other traffic calming options
• Number of residences fronting the block
• Fire, PD, FAX, Council District approval
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Residential Speed Hump Policy
Implementation and Maintenance
• Installations scheduled between May and October
• City forces will maintain
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Residential Speed Hump Policy
Removal
• Support of at least 60% of addresses on the requested block for removal • Removals will be scheduled based on funding and staff availability • City may remove at any time if determined a traffic safety issue