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How to Apply for a Speed Bump &
Status of Active Applications
Applicants must submit an application and of cial petition form with signatures from a minimum of 2/3 (67%) of the addresses on the block.

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SPEED BUMP APPLICATION
(510) 238-3466

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Apply for a Speed Bump
Oakland installs speed bumps on residential streetstoencourage motorists totravels at safespeeds. Residents can petition the City tohave bumps installed on their street. Speed bumpstreet criteria include:
not be on an emergencyroute
have the approval of Oakland FireServices
be classied as a local/residential street
be no wider than 40 feet from curbtocurb
havenomorethan twolanesoftravel(onein each direction)
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have a speed limit of 25 mph
not be on an AC Transit route, and
not be a dead-end street
Applicants must submit an application and ofcial petition form with signatures from a minimum of 2/3 (67%) of the addresses on the block.

Steps to Submit Application
. Include your name, mailing address, and telephone number on the petition so we can contact you. Also, remember to sign the petition.
. List all the addresses on your street including those whose signatures could not be obtained. Include all corner properties even if the property’s address is on the cross street.
. List each unit separately in a multiple housing complex (apartment, duplex, four-plex, etc.). Obtain a signature for each unit. EXCEPTION: an owner or manager of a multiple housing complex can sign for the entire complex. Please indicate if an owner/manager has signed for the entire complex.
. Write “Vacant” in the “Name” column if you know a dwelling is unoccupied.
. Signatures are required representing at least 67% of the addresses within the block dened.
. Photocopy the enclosed petition form if you need additional forms for signature. Also, keep a copy of everything you send to OakDOT.
. Send your completed petition to:

Oakland Department of Transportation
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, #4344
Oakland, CA 94612-2033
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Click here to check the status of active OakDOT speed bump applications with anticipated construction dates as applicable.

Updates to the webpage are made approximately every three months.

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