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City CouncilJanuary 27, 2026First Street (1stSt) Proposed Speed HumpsPublic Works Department RiversideCA.gov2
BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND1. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program(NTMP) includes the traffic calming tools for various road types.2. In 2014, use of speed humps were discontinued. 3. In May of 2024, the City Council reinstated the use of speed humps as one of the alternatives in the secondary options of the NTMP. 1/14/2026
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BACKGROUNDSPEED HUMP PROCESS
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BACKGROUNDSPEED HUMP PROCESS
CONTINUEDENDEND*Note: If an appeal is denied, alternative measures and/or enforcement may be considered* 1/14/2026
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BACKGROUNDLOCATION MAPRequest for speed humps along First Street between Mulberry Street and Main Street.
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BACKGROUNDSTREET VIEW PHOTOS / EXISTING CONDITIONS Westbound First St at its intersection with Mulberry StEastbound First St at its intersection with Main St
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BACKGROUNDSPEED HUMP CRITERIA CHECKLISTTraffic Count Data:*1106-1137 Average Daily Traffic (ADT)*34-35 Miles Per Hour (MPH) speed survey RiversideCA.gov8
BACKGROUNDSPEED HUMP (TYPE II) PROPOSED*Based on Fire Dept request, utilize Speed Hump (Type II)
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BACKGROUNDPROPOSED SPEED HUMP LOCATIONSPotential Speed Hump Locations (x4)Potential Sign Locations (x8) RiversideCA.gov10
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
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BACKGROUNDADVANTAGES OF SPEED HUMP INSTALLATIONSVehicle Speed Reductions in the range of 5mph-13mph Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Engineering Speed Management Countermeasures. 2014.
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BACKGROUNDNEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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BACKGROUNDTRANSPORTATION BOARD RECOMMENDATIONSOn December 3, 2025, the Transportation Board (Board) reviewed this matter; eight members were present. Staff recommended denial of the speed humps based on established criteria; however, the denial was appealed by residents on First Street. After a thorough discussion, the Board ultimately voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed speed humps along First Street between Mulberry Street and Main Street.
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BACKGROUNDRECOMMENDATIONSThat the City Council approve the request for speed humps on First Street between Mulberry Street and Main Street in support of the Transportation Board’s recommendations.