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City CouncilNovember 18, 2025Mandalay Court Proposed Speed HumpsPublic Works Department RiversideCA.gov2
BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND1. The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program(NTMP) includes the traffic calming tools for various road types.2. In 2014, use of speed humps were discontinued. 3. On May 2024, the City Council reinstated the use of speed humps as one of the alternatives in the secondary options of the NTMP. 1 2 10/28/2025
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BACKGROUNDSPEED HUMP PROCESS
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BACKGROUNDLOCATION MAPRequest for speed humps along Mandalay Court between Tyler Street and Crest Avenue.
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BACKGROUNDSTREET VIEW PHOTOS / EXISTING CONDITIONS Eastbound Mandalay Ct at intersection with Tyler StWestbound Mandalay Ct at intersection with Crest Ave RiversideCA.gov6
BACKGROUNDSPEED HUMP CRITERIA CHECKLISTTraffic Count Data:*4290-4494 Average Daily Traffic (ADT)*34-35 Miles Per Hour (MPH) speed survey 5 6
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BACKGROUNDSPEED HUMP (TYPE II) PROPOSED*Based on Fire Dept request, utilize Speed Hump (Type II) RiversideCA.gov8
BACKGROUNDPROPOSED SPEED HUMP LOCATIONSPotential Speed Hump Locations (x3)Potential Sign Locations (x6) 7 8
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BACKGROUNDDISADVANTAGES OF SPEED HUMPSDisadvantages of speed humps include: –Capital cost (minimum 2 to 4 speed humps per street);–Tendency to speed in between humps;–Noise from braking –Potential delays to emergencyvehicle response times (use Type II)–Diversion of traffic RiversideCA.gov10
BACKGROUNDADVANTAGES OF SPEED HUMP INSTALLATIONSVehicle Speed Reductions in the range of 5mph-13mph Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Engineering Speed Management Countermeasures. 2014. 9 10 10/28/2025
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BACKGROUNDNEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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•On 10/1/25, the Transportation Board (Board) reviewed this matter; six of seven members were present. Staff recommended denial of the speed humps based on established criterial. However, the Board ultimately voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed speed humps along Mandalay Court between Tyler Street and Crest Avenue, request targeted police enforcement during excessive speeding based on data-driven observations, and install centerline striping.BOARD RECOMMENDATION11 12 10/28/2025
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BACKGROUNDRECOMMENDATIONSThat the City Council:1. Approve the request for speed humps along Mandalay Court between Tyler Street and Crest Avenue; and2. Request targeted police enforcement during excessive speeding based on data-driven observations; and3. Install centerline striping.13