Speed Hump Eligibility Checklist
Street Name: ____________________________
Limits (From/To): ________________________
Date: _______________
Reviewed By: _____________________________
1. Street Classification
☐ Street is classified as a local residential street per General Plan and California Vehicle Code
2. Traffic and Operational Conditions
☐ Posted speed limit is 25 mph or less
☐ No more than one lane in each direction
☐ Not a primary emergency response route
☐ Not located on an established transit route
☐ No significant traffic diversion (≥ 400 vehicles/day) anticipated (traffic study completed if required)
3. Geometric and Physical Characteristics
☐ Curb-to-curb width is ≤ 36 feet
☐ Longitudinal grade is ≤ 5%
☐ Minimum 800 feet uninterrupted length (no signals, STOP, or YIELD controls) ☐ Full-height barrier curbs (≥ 6 inches) present on both sides לאורך entire segment
4. Safety and Visibility Requirements
☐ Adequate vertical and horizontal alignment
☐ Pavement condition is good
☐ Drainage is adequate
☐ No unusual features affecting safe operation
☐ Minimum 250 feet unobstructed sight distance in advance of each hump ☐ Sight distance increased by 20% if grade > 3%
5. Lighting Requirements
☐ Street lighting is present along the segment
☐ Minimum illumination level of 1.0 horizontal foot-candle met ☐ Lighting meets City Street Lighting Standards
☐ Speed hump locations are near streetlight luminaires (where feasible)
6. Drainage and Stormwater
☐ Street is not a major stormwater conveyance facility
☐ 100-year storm flow does not exceed top of curb elevations
7. Design and Installation Standards
☐ Speed hump design conforms to City Standard Drawings
☐ Proposed spacing between humps is 300–600 feet
☐ Spacing adjusted as needed for site constraints (driveways, hydrants, signs, lighting, etc.)
☐ Signing, striping, and markings comply with:
• ☐ City standards
• ☐ CA MUTCD
• ☐ City Engineer direction
8. Capital Improvement Coordination
☐ Street is not scheduled for reconstruction or resurfacing within 2 years ☐ If applicable, installation coordinated with planned resurfacing Final Determination
☐ Eligible
☐ Not Eligible
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