CC - Item 6B - City Council Discussion on Speed Hump PolicyROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: RICHARD BELMUDEZ, INTERIM CITY MANAGE011t 7
DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2026
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION ON SPEED HUMP POLICY
SUMMARY
At the request of Council Member Margaret Clark, this item provides an opportunity for the City
Council to discuss the City's Speed Hump Policy. While no specific amendments are proposed at
this time, the City Council may review existing criteria and provide direction to staff.
DISCUSSION
On March 11, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-11 that established the
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
As a key component of the program, the Speed Hump Policy provides a clear and standardized
process for evaluating and implementing speed humps on eligible residential streets and outlines
the eligibility criteria and approval process for new installations. The process is resident -initiated
and begins with the submission of a Speed Hump Request Form and a petition demonstrating
support from at least 67 percent of property owners or residents along the subject street segment.
Upon receipt of a complete request, staff conducts an engineering review to evaluate factors such
as traffic volumes, roadway conditions and classification, emergency response impacts, and truck
route designation. If the street meets the established eligibility criteria, staff will verify that the
petition has obtained the minimum 67% of property owners/resident support for the installation of
Speed Humps by independent survey. After the petition verification demonstrates the required
level of support, staff will prepare a determination of the total design, engineering, and installation
costs and present the proposed location to the Traffic Commission for review and
recommendation, followed by City Council consideration and approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
AGENDA ITEM 6.13
City Council Meeting
October 13, 2026
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Prepared by:
any Basilyous, City Engineer
Submitted by:
Attachment: Speed Hump Policy
Attachment A
Speed Hump Policy
SPEED HUMP POLICY
City of Rosemead
Speed Hump Policy
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City of Rosemead City Council
March 11, 2025
8838 Valley Boulevard I Rosemead, CA 91770
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I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT
The City of Rosemead (City) is committed to policies and actions that can foster and promote
traffic calming measures whenever necessary to maximize pedestrian safety, to minimize
nonessential vehicular traffic on residential streets, and/or to slow vehicles to an appropriate
speed. One possible means to accomplish these three goals is a "roadway vertical deflection
device" which is commonly known as a SPEED HUMP. The City of Rosemead Speed Hump
Policy applies to currently installed speed humps and future speed hump requests.
Speed humps, rumble strips, etc., are all considered "traffic calming" devices. Also included
in this speed hump policy is the installation of "rumble strips," which are a series of raised
strips, markers, or buttons across a road, changing the noise a vehicle's tires make on the
surface, thereby warning drivers of speed restrictions. The installation policy of these rumble
strips will coincide with the installation policy of speed humps, as described in this speed
hump policy, and ultimately, City staff will make the final determination as to which traffic
calming device should be installed.
This speed hump policy is primarily aimed for the installation of speed humps in residential
neighborhoods. Normally, speed humps are not installed in industrial and commercially zoned
areas. However, this same policy can be also implemented if City staff determines after
careful and procedural (i.e., engineering) analysis that speed humps should be installed in an
industrial and commercially zoned area due to prevailing safety concerns.
As a practical matter, the City reserves the right to install or remove any traffic calming device,
without public approval, if engineering or procedural analysis demonstrates that such action
is warranted, and that it is in the interest of public safety.
Speed humps and other pavement undulations are not approved traffic -control devices as
defined in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), which is
the official document establishing which roadway devices may be readily installed on public
streets. Instead, a speed hump is considered a geometric "design feature" within the roadway
that must be designed, installed, and maintained based on prudent engineering judgment and
supported by a sufficient study of its need --to avoid property damage, personal injury, or other
possible civil liabilities. Therefore, all pertinent federal and state laws governing roadway
safety will be considered in the design and positioning of any speed hump or other traffic
calming measures.
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II. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
The Public Works Department (Department) is responsible for maintaining a list of
locations where members of the public have requested the installation of speed
humps. The list includes the specific street location, the name, address and phone
number of the requestor, and the date of the request.
2. The Department is given the authority to conduct engineering studies and to provide
technical engineering advice and services to other City departments, commissions,
and agencies. Such services, upon the recommendation of the Traffic Commission
and approval of the City Council, can include traffic studies and the design, installation
and maintenance of City streets, signals, signs, street lighting and other traffic devices.
In addition to having the authority to install and operate official traffic control devices,
the Department may place and maintain additional traffic control devices deemed
necessary to regulate traffic in a safe and orderly manner under State Law, to guide
and warn traffic, and to remove hazards to life or property.
3. Pursuant to this policy, the Department will study, assess, qualify, and carry out the
installation of speed humps based on the Eligibility Criteria specified herein, including
other possible complementary traffic calming devices to mitigate any potential adverse
impacts resulting from such installation.
4. This is a Departmental Policy. Therefore, the Department is authorized with City
Manager concurrence to modify this policy from time to time in order to stay current
with the state of the practice as well as Federal and State regulations.
5. The City reserves the right to go directly to a Speed Hump Study without implementing
other traffic calming measures when the 85th percentile speeds along the subject street
exceed the posted speed limit by 15 MPH and/or there are two or more reported
collisions within a 12 month period along the subject street that are speed related.
III. DEFINITIONS
The following are definitions or explanations of terminology used in this report.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is federal legislation that mandates the
provision of access while restricting impediments for disabled persons and establishes
many criteria and standards for such access. These are also contained in State Title
24 for California Building Standards and Codes.
2. Average Daily Traffic (ADT) is the total number of vehicles that travel (both directions
combined) along a roadway in a typical 24-hour period, usually counted on a midweek
day.
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3. Collector Street is a roadway that moves traffic from local streets to arterial roadways.
Speed limits could range from 25 to 35 MPH. Collector streets could carry one to two
lanes in each direction.
4. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a program that
addresses water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants to
waters of the United States. Created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act, the NPDES
permit program is authorized to state governments by the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
5. Gutter Running describes the situation where motorists purposely drive close to the
gutter, so the right -side wheels (nearest the curb) miss the end of the speed hump.
This is often done due to the perception of some motorists that, since fewer wheels
cross over the speed hump, they do not need to slow for the speed hump.
6. Local Street is a roadway that serves individual residential and commercial blocks
with direct access to abutting properties.
7. Prima Facie Speed Limits are speed limits that are automatically established by law
based on roadway conditions and therefore do not require signs for enforcement.
Examples include 25 miles -per -hour limits in school zones when children are present
or on local streets in residential neighborhoods, and 15 miles -per -hour limits in alleys
or at railroad crossings with limited visibility. These speeds are defined in the California
Vehicle Code as well as the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
8. Speed (85th Percentile) is a speed measurement where 85 percent of the individually
recorded vehicle speeds on the street are at or below this measurement, and 15
percent of the recorded speeds are above this measurement.
9. Speed hump is a moderately elevated segment of roadway pavement intended to
reduce the speed of vehicles crossing over it. Sloping upward, a speed hump is usually
elevated about 3 or 4 inches before it slopes downward to the original street level. The
overall crossing length of a speed hump is about 12 feet wide. (Shorter, steeper speed
bumps are used in private parking lots but are too extreme an obstacle for use on a
public street.)
10. Speed Cushions are either speed humps or speed tables that include wheel cutouts
to allow large vehicles to pass unaffected, while reducing passenger car speeds. They
can be offset to allow unimpeded passage by emergency vehicles and are typically
used on key emergency response routes.
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IV. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To process an application for speed humps, an applicant must complete and submit a "Speed
Hump Petition Form" available at the City. Each application will be reviewed following the
eligibility criteria on a case -by -case basis and at the discretion of the Traffic Commission. The
Department will determine the streets that are eligible for speed humps based on site and
roadway conditions, traffic conditions and proper engineering principles including, but not
limited to, the following:
1. The street must be functionally classified as a residential, or local, street with a
maximum street width of 40' curb to curb. The street cannot be designated as a
collector, arterial or higher classification.
2. The street should be primarily residential in nature, but streets in commercially or
industrially zoned areas can be eligible for speed humps, consistent with engineering
analysis and safety concerns.
3. The street should not be a truck, transit (bus) route, or emergency service route.
4. The street does not have more than one traffic lane in each direction.
5. The street should have a minimum length of at least 500 feet, preferably 750 feet.
6. The street must have a posted or prima facie speed limit not exceeding 25 miles -per -
hour.
7. The street must have a minimum ADT volume of 500 average daily vehicle trips and
a maximum ADT volume of 2,500 vehicles per day and with additional assessment
of potential impacts on streets with 2,500 to 5,000 average daily vehicle trips.
8. The street must have adequate drainage and ADA access at street entrances and
intersections.
9. The street must have roadway pavement, curbs, gutters, adjoining parkways and
sidewalks in good condition.
10. The street cannot have any alignment, grade or sight -distance problems that would
be affected or created by speed humps.
11. Speed humps should not be spaced closer than 200 feet when two humps are installed
on a single block and should not be spaced closer than 350 feet when three humps
are installed on a single block. A speed hump should not be placed within 150 feet of
any intersection. A speed hump shall never be installed within any intersection. The
speed hump should be located adjacent to the resident's property requesting the
speed hump, meeting spacing requirements.
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12. A speed hump should not be installed if it conflicts or interferes with:
• Drainage features including gutters, channels, drains, catch basins and
manholes.
• Compliance with NPDES regulations for storm water run-off.
• Fire hydrants, water valves, water meters, utility manholes or other utility facilities.
• Traffic control devices, including in -pavement signal detector devices.
• Driveways, crosswalks, ramps and/or other ADA facilities/regulations.
• Bicycle lanes.
• Horizontal or vertical curves in the street alignment or street profile.
13. The City will attempt to not place a speed hump within 35 feet of any property edge
where the resident of the subject property failed to endorse the petition or had
specifically submitted a written objection to the speed hump. If needed, the City will
adjust the spacing in between the speed humps accordingly for optimal placement and
benefit.
14. The installation and final locations of Speed Humps should be based on the general
guidelines in the Rosemead Speed Hump Policy as well as Engineering Judgment
and field conditions.
V. ADDITIONAL STUDIES
The Department may also propose and commission a speed study, compliant with the
CAMUTCD, to determine the prevailing speed on the subject street where a speed hump has
been requested. To be eligible or a candidate for the placement of speed humps, the 85th
percentile speed on the street typically must exceed the speed limit by at least 8 miles -per -
hour in a given 24-hour period.
VI. PROCEDURES
A. SCREENING AND SUBMITTAL PROCESS
The Department will determine eligibility based on pertinent traffic studies and data. The
procedures for such determination are as follows:
1. The Department maintains a list of locations where property residents have requested
speed humps to be installed. Requests may be made formally by submitting a
completed application via e-mail, mail, or hand delivery to the Public Works
Department at the City. The City will maintain a master list of all Speed Hump requests.
2. When a resident submits an application for the request of Speed Humps the
requestors must acquire a minimum of 67% of the property owners/residents [proof of
ownership may be required] within the subject roadway. To aid the resident, City staff
may help in defining the roadway limits and number of units that should be included in
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the Petition process. After the completed Petition is submitted to the City, the Public
Works Department will verify that the petition has obtained the minimum 67% of
property owners/residents that are in support of the installation of Speed Humps. Only
petition forms supplied by the Department of Public Works may be used for this
purpose and only one (1) signature per address will be accepted.
3. At the discretion of the City and based on available funding for speed humps, the
Department will review the Master Speed Hump List to prioritize those locations that
may qualify to be moved forward for further study. The Department may prioritize
requested locations according to the following ranking criteria:
• Traffic volume
• Traffic speeds
• Speed -related vehicular collisions (reported)
• Vehicle -pedestrian collisions (reported)
• No Bus and truck traffic
• Land uses along the street
• Proximity of schools and parks
• Evidence of support by affected property residents (owners)
*Note: the date a request is submitted will not be a factor in determining the priority of any location.
4. This smaller priority list will subsequently be presented to the City of Rosemead Traffic
Commission for approval.
5. If the Traffic Commission has approved more than one block length as a candidate
street, each block will be studied individually, and separate petitions will be required
for each block length (to assist in identifying if there are differing sentiments for speed
humps on individual blocks).
B. ANALYSIS OF APPLICATION
Upon receipt of the application and petition(s) that has the required minimum number
of property owner/resident signatures, the Department will conduct a detailed study
(or studies) of the location. The type, number and extent of the study will be
determined by the Director of the Department and can vary based upon the particular
circumstances of each candidate location. As part of the analysis, other traffic calming
measures may be considered for the candidate location and be made a part of the
recommendations to be implemented prior to installation of speed humps. If the
studies identify traffic calming measures other than or in addition to speed humps for
the candidate location, then the Department will move forward with implementing
those traffic calming measure recommendations and then monitor for effectiveness
prior to installation of speed humps. Such studies may include:
a. Collision Analysis. Analysis of collisions along the subject street.
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b. Emergency, Bus Service & Refuse Collection Analysis. Emergency service
providers (police, fire, paramedics) and bus service providers will review potential
speed hump locations prior to installation to assess any impacts on response
times, need to alter response routes, and availability of alternative response
routes. Comparable analysis may be appropriate for such non -emergency service
providers as refuse collection or bus service to determine if speed humps will
impact these services.
c. On -site Observations. Prior to speed hump observations may be made to
determine motorists' behavior patterns and any unusual operating conditions
(such as potential for gutter running). Observations should be made both during
the day and at night.
d. Resident and Driver Surveys. Prior to speed hump installation, it may be
beneficial to survey residents along the subject street and other affected streets
to assess their concerns and perceptions of speed hump effectiveness in slowing
and/or diverting traffic.
e. Speed Studies. Speed studies maybe made on the street prior to speed hump
installation to determine the overall impact on vehicle speeds.
f. Stop Sign Obedience. If there is poor compliance rate of motorists stopping at
stop sign(s) on a street, observations may be made to assess whether speed
humps will aid in stop sign compliance.
g. Traffic Diversion Studies. Prior to installation, a study may be made of
alternative routes that may be taken by motorists to avoid the speed hump(s) and
the potential impact on the alternative route streets. If severe impacts are
anticipated, the eligibility of the speed hump location(s) may need to be
reconsidered.
h. Travel Time Studies. If there is a potential that speed humps — particularly in
multiples — may contribute to delaying traffic movement and/or increase
congestion, it may be beneficial to perform before and after studies of travel
times along the affected street(s).
i. Traffic Volume Studies. Traffic volume counts may be made on the subject
street and on those streets where traffic diversion may be expected.
2. The Department will prepare a determination of the total design, engineering and
installation costs and will determine the funding sources to finance the cost of the
speed hump(s). Any new installation of speed humps will need to conform to Standard
Speed Hump Plans as developed by the Engineering Department.
3. Following completion of the study (studies) of a candidate location, each candidate
location will be reviewed by Emergency Services (Fire Department and Sheriff's
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Department) for concurrence that the location will not impede emergency responses
in the area. If Emergency Services supports the installation of speed hump at the
candidate location, then a determination will be made by the Director of the
Department that the location meets the applicable criteria, and that the petition exhibits
sufficient property (resident) owner signatures. Once this determination is made, then
the location will be submitted to the Rosemead Traffic Commission for
recommendation to the City Council for final approval prior to installation. If a location
fails to meet the criteria, the requestor (contact person) will be notified with an
explanation as to why speed hump(s) are not warranted.
C. SPEED HUMP INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARD
Property Owner Approval. The City will attempt to not place a speed hump within 35
feet of any property edge where the owner of the subject property failed to endorse
the petition or had specifically submitted a written objection to the speed hump. The
speed hump should be located adjacent to the resident's property requesting the
speed hump where feasible, meeting spacing requirements. A speed hump shall
never be installed within any intersection. If needed, the City will adjust the spacing in
between the speed humps accordingly for optimal operations.
2. Spacing. Speed humps should not be spaced closer than 200 feet when two humps
are installed on a single block and should not be spaced closer than 350 feet when
three humps are installed on a single block. A speed hump should not be placed within
150 feet any intersection. A speed hump shall never be installed within any
intersection.
3. Conflicts. A speed hump should not be installed if it conflicts or interferes with:
a. Drainage features including gutters, channels, drains, catch basins and
manholes.
b. Compliance with NPDES regulations for storm water run-off.
c. Fire hydrants, water valves, water meters, utility manholes or other utility facilities.
d. Traffic control devices, including in -pavement signal detector devices.
e. Driveways, crosswalks, ramps and/or other ADA facilities/regulations.
f. Bicycle lanes.
g. Horizontal or vertical curves in the street alignment or street profile.
4. Roadway Edge. A speed hump should not extend across the full width of the roadway
(curb -to -curb) to permit unobstructed water flow along the curb and gutter. The end of
the speed hump should be separated from the curb a distance sufficient to permit
street -sweeping machinery to pass along the curb and gutter without affecting the
operation of the street -sweeper and/or without causing swept debris to be left in the
roadway. Each end of the speed hump must taper at a sufficiently low angle so that it
will not affect the down stroke of a passing bicycle pedal.
5. Installation Angle. A speed hump must be installed exactly at a right angle to the
vehicular path of travel.
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6. Pavement Markings. Speed humps will be painted with distinctive painted markings
so as to be readily visible to approaching vehicles.
7. Signs. Speed hump signs whose design and locations are in compliance with the
CAMUTCD shall be installed to provide appropriate forewarning of the presence and
location of speed humps to approaching vehicles. Additional sign plates should be
installed to indicate the recommended crossing speed to educate motorists when the
speed humps are initially installed.
8. On -Street Parking. Care should be taken to ensure vehicles parked on streets do not
diminish the effectiveness of signs and/or pavement markings. The potential for "gutter
running" should be considered in locating a speed hump if parking is prohibited along
the curb, either permanently or for limited times (e.g. street -sweeping). On the other
hand, curbside parking may be restricted or prohibited in the vicinity of a speed hump
if parked vehicles are at an increased risk of being damaged by vehicles crossing the
speed hump.
9. Street Lighting. Where sight distance is less than desirable and/or to improve
nighttime visibility, speed hump locations should be selected with existing or planned
street lighting.
10. Pedestrian Crossings. The positioning of a speed hump must fully comply with ADA
regulations for pedestrian walkways and crosswalks. If mid -block pedestrian crossings
are planned, it may be appropriate to coordinate their design with speed humps since
vehicle speeds will generally be slower at speed hump crossings. The speed hump
could be installed directly adjacent to the crosswalk, or the crosswalk could be placed
upon the speed hump. Appropriate pedestrian crossing signs need to be installed with
the speed hump warning signs.
11. Construction Materials. A speed hump should be installed per the attached Speed
Hump Standard Drawing and Notes.
12. Construction Procedures. The construction accuracy of the speed hump profile must
be maintained to ensure that the desired dimensions are attained within reasonable
tolerances to avoid vehicle damage or ineffective speed control. Road surfaces must
be excavated, especially at the tapering edges and ends of the speed hump to prevent
"spalling" (break up or chipping). Speed humps shall not be installed on streets in need
of major repairs, resurfacing improvements or reconstruction; nor shall speed humps
be installed 12 months prior to any scheduled roadway repairs, resurfacing or
reconstruction, or utility excavations within the roadway. If such work is planned,
speed hump installation should be incorporated into the scheduled repairs or
reconstruction projects.
13. Maintenance. Care should be taken in the initial installation and inspection of a speed
hump to ensure that any edge raveling and profile deformation do not exceed
established tolerances. Regularly scheduled inspections and maintenance should be
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performed to maintain the appropriate design relationship between the roadway
surface and the speed hump to enable the speed hump to continue to perform it
intended purpose. Speed hump markings need to be regularly monitored and
refreshed to maintain high visibility to motorists.
D. SPEED HUMP REMOVAL CRITERIA
Following an adequate review and analysis period, a speed hump can be removed if the
Director determines that traffic circulation and public safety concerns would justify the removal
of the speed hump. Any requested or proposed removal pursuant to this policy shall require
the approval of the City Council. The temporary removal of a speed hump to permit the
reconstruction of the speed hump or the reconstruction or resurfacing of the street, provided
that the speed hump will be restored thereafter, is exempt from requiring City Council
approval. Permanent removal of Speed Humps shall follow these steps:
1. Petition — Signed by property owner/resident of 67% of the homes on the street and
verified by an independent survey conducted by City staff.
2. Notification of Residents — Following receipt of a petition to remove a speed hump, the
City shall notify each residence of the subject street at least two weeks prior to
consideration of the item by the Traffic Commission.
3. Staff Review — City staff shall conduct appropriate studies of traffic volume and speed,
area conditions, accident history, diversion of traffic to/from adjacent streets and overall
effectiveness of the speed hump(s). Conduct an independent survey to verify 67%
support for the removal of the speed hump(s).
4. Traffic Commission Review — The Commission will review and consider the staff report,
receive citizen input, and make recommendation as to whether the speed hump(s) shall
be removed.
5. City Council — The City Council shall consider the Traffic Commission recommendation,
receive citizen input, and make final determination to whether the speed hump(s) shall be
removed.
6. Reinstallation — If speed humps are removed at the request of residents and there is a
subsequent request for reinstallation, then it shall be processed per the guidelines. The
cost for reinstallation shall be borne by the requesting residents if said request is made
within five years after the removal of speed humps. No City fund shall be used for
reinstallation within the five-year period.
Attached Exhibits:
A — Speed Hump Request Form
B — Speed Hump Standard Drawing and Notes
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Exhibit A
Speed Hump Request Form
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Speed Hump Request
Engineering Division
8838 Valley Boulevard I Rosemead, CA 91770
Request for Speed Hump/Cushion Study
The following is an application form to request speed humps. Each request must be made by a property
owner of that street. The request will be processed in accordance with the City of Rosemead's Speed
Hump Policy.
Street Study Information
Each request must provide the name of the street or streets on which a study is requested and the
boundaries of the street segment.
Requested Street:
Boundary Area: From:
Requested Street:
Boundary Area: From:
To:
To:
If more streets are requested, please attach a separate sheet.
City staff will make an initial determination of whether the street(s) requested is eligible for further
consideration based on the Rosemead's Speed Hump Policy. City staff retains the right to modify this
request by either expanding or shortening the boundary area as well as including neighboring streets not
initially requested if it is found that traffic will be diverted as a result of placing speed hump/cushions on
requested street(s).
Contact Information
Name:
Address:
Rosemead, CA, Zip: Phone:
I am authorized to sign this request for a speed hump/cushion study as a property owner/resident/on
behalf of the HOA.
Signature:
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ELIGIBLE STREETS:
1. Local — Streets shall not be designated as an arterial or collector on City, County, State, or
Federal plans.
2. Residential — Majority of abutting development shall be residential.
3. Minimum Length Uninterrupted by Stop Signs or Traffic Signals — 1,200 feet.
4. Maximum Average Daily Traffic Volume — 2,500 vehicles per day.
5. Minimum Average Daily Traffic Volume — 500 vehicles per day.
6. Maximum Speed Limit — 25 miles per hour.
7. Minimum Critical Speed — eight miles per hour or more above speed limit.
8. Maximum grade — 8%
9. Minimum diversion of traffic to adjacent streets.
10. Not a priority route for emergency services.
11. Not a bus route.
INSTALLATION:
1. Request Form and Petition submittal— Petition signed by property owners/residents of
67% of the homes on the street(s).
2. Criteria Review — City staff preliminary review is conducted to determine eligibility for
installation
3. Notification to Residents - Following receipt of a petition and determination of eligibility,
the City shall notify each residence on the outcome of preliminary review
4. Prioritization of list of potentially eligible speed hump locations
5. Staff Review — City staff shall conduct appropriate studies of traffic volume and speed,
area conditions, accident history, potential diversion of traffic to adjacent streets, and
other factors deemed necessary. In addition, staff will conduct an independent survey to
verify 67% support. Police and Fire Departments shall review with respect to delivery of
emergency services.
6. Traffic Commission Review — The Commission shall consider the staff report, receive
citizen input, and make recommendation as to whether the street(s) be recommended for
the installation of speed humps.
7. City Council — The City Council shall consider the Traffic Commission recommendation,
receive citizen input, and make final determination on whether to install speed hump(s)
on the subject street(s)
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
1. Construction — Per attached Standard Drawings and Notes.
REMOVAL: - - -
1. Petition — Signed by property owners/residents of 67% of the homes on the street and
verified by an independent survey conducted by City staff.
2. Notification of Residents - Following receipt of a petition to remove a speed hump, the
City shall notify each residence of the subject street at least two weeks prior to
consideration of the item by the Traffic Commission.
3. Staff Review — City staff shall conduct appropriate studies of traffic volume and speed,
area conditions, accident history, diversion of traffic to/from adjacent streets and overall
effectiveness of the speed hump(s). Conduct an independent survey to verify 67%
support for the removal of the speed hump(s).
4. Traffic Commission Review — The Commission will review and consider the staff report,
receive citizen input, and make recommendation as to whether the speed hump(s) shall be
removed.
5. City Council — The City Council shall consider the Traffic Commission recommendation,
receive citizen input, and make final determination to whether to the speed hump(s) shall
be removed.
6. Reinstallation — If speed humps are removed at the request of residents and there is a
subsequent request for reinstallation, then it shall be processed per the guidelines. The
cost for reinstallation shall be borne by the requesting residents if said request is made
within five years after the removal of speed humps. No City fund shall be used for
reinstallation within the 5-year period.
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PETITION REQUESTING INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS
We, the undersign residents of between
and , do hereby request the City of Rosemead, California, to install
speed humps on our streets in an attempt to slow speeding drivers. By signing below, we
understand that the speed hump with related signing and street pavement markings maybe
installed- in front of our property and may eliminate our ability to park along our street. We also
understand that installing speed humps will produce some noise and increase emergency vehicle
response time to our home.
Neighborhood Representative:
Name (Please Print) Telephone Number:
DATE SIGNATURE ADDRESS I DAYTIME
(Property Owner/Residents) PHONE
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DATE I SIGNATURE ADDRESS DAYTIME
(Property Owner/Residents) PHONE
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SPEED HUMP POLICY
Exhibit B
Speed Hump Standard
Drawings and Notes
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NOTES:
1.) CLEAN AND PLACE SS-iH BINDER MATERIAL PRIOR TO PLACEMENT OFASPHALT MATERIAL. -SECTION 302 ;, a
2.) INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS SHALL BE COMPLETED IN TWO LIFTS.
• 1ST LIFT., FURNISH AND PLACE TYPE III B2-PG64-10 ASPHALT MATERIAL.
• 2ND LIFT: FURNISH AND PLACE TYPE/8 C3-PG64-10 ASPHALT MATERIAL.
3.) STRIPE 12" WIDE CHEVRONS ON ASPHALT PAVING PER DETAIL "B",
4.) STENCIL "BUMP" LEGEND IN a' LETTERS. OBTAIN APPROVAL OF STENCIL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
5.) ALL STRIPING MUST BE INSTALLED PER THE LATEST CALTRANS STANDARD PLANS A10A THROUGH A24E, THE LATEST
CALIFORNIA MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (CA MUTCD)
6.) ALL STENCILS USED FOR INSTALLING PAVEMENT MARKINGS MUST CONFORM TO THE LATEST CALTRANS STENCILINGS
STANDARDA24A THROUGH A24E. - -
7.) ALL STRIPING MUST BE INSTALLED USING THERMOPLASTIC (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED) PER THE LATEST
CALTRANS STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. ALL PAVEMENT MARKINGS (LEGENDS) MUST BE THERMOPLASTIC.
6.) THE PLACEMENT OF SPEED HUMPS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER.
9.) THE PLACEMENT OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS ("BUMP" LEGEND) SHALL BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE SPEED
BUMP SIGN LOCATIONS CENTERED ON THE VEHICLE'S DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OR AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY TRAFFIC
ENGINEER.
10.) NEW W13-1 (15) & W6-1 ("BUMP') ON NEW POST SHALL BE INSTALLED PER CITY SIDS
LOCATION OF THE SIGN WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER.
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