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CC - Item 5A - Update on Speed Hump Traffic Calming Applications4, ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL <�AFROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2026 SUBJECT: UPDATE ON SPEED HUMP TRAFFIC CALMING APPLICATIONS SUMMARY On March 11, 2025, the City Council adopted the Comprehensive Traffic Calming Policy establishing the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The Speed Hump policy was outlined within the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. In response to reported speeding concerns, staff reviewed 13 street segments in accordance with the Speed Hump Policy. Of these, five segments were identified as potentially eligible for speed hump installation based on the initial screening criteria; however, additional staff evaluation was required to ensure full compliance with the policy DISCUSSION Department of Public Works staff were directed to prepare a Comprehensive Traffic Calming policy, which culminated in the development and adoption of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. This document provides a breadth of traffic engineering interventions that are designed to address traffic concerns. Each measure is binned into a tier, with each tier being associated with a specific level of approval needed for consideration and installation (i.e., Tier 2 and Tier 3 measures require both Traffic Commission and City Council approval). As part of the adopted program, the City Council also approved the attached Speed Hump Policy which formally establishes eligibility criteria, procedures, and design standards for installing and removing speed humps within residential areas of Rosemead. For a street to be considered for speed humps, the street must meet the following criteria: 1. Local Street: Streets must be functionally classified as a residential, or local, street with a maximum street width of 40 feet curb to curb. AGENDA ITEM 5.A City Council Meeting February 24, 2026 Page 2 of 4 2. Residential: A majority of the abutting development shall be residential, however, streets in commercially or industrially zoned areas can be eligible for speed humps if 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. Minimum Length Uninterrupted by Stop Signs or Traffic Signals: 1,200 feet. 6. Maximum Average Daily Traffic Volume: 2,500 vehicles per day. 7. Minimum Average Daily Traffic Volume: 500 vehicles per day. 8. Maximum Speed Limit: 25 miles per hour. 9. Minimum Critical Speed: 8 miles per hour or more above the speed limit. 10. Maximum grade: 8% 11. Minimum diversion of traffic to adjacent streets To initiate the evaluation process, requestors must first submit a completed Speed Hump Request form which asks for information such as the street name, limits of the area of concern, and the contact information of the requestor. In addition to the Speed Hump Request form, the requestor must also submit a Petition Form signed by 67% of owners/residents along the street segment to the Department of Public Works. The City may aid the requestor by defining roadway limits and/or listing the number of units that should be included in the petition process. Both the application and petition form can be accessed online on the City website, over email, or in person. In February 2024, Public Works Staff were provided with a list of 11 street segments for evaluation of speeding concerns based on feedback received during the February 27, 2024, City Council Meeting. The street segments were reviewed based on the initial screening criteria in the draft Speed Hump Policy. Following the adoption of the Speed Hump policy, of the 11 segments identified, only four were determined to be eligible based on initial screening criteria pending further evaluation factors relating to City staff s independent survey and emergency services delivery review. These four segments included: 1. Pine Street, between Garvey Avenue and Graves Avenue. 2. Ivar Avenue, between Ramona Boulevard and Garvey Avenue. 3. Bartlett Avenue, between Ramona Boulevard and Garvey Avenue. 4. Denton Avenue, between Garvey Avenue and Graves Avenue. The Department mailed surveys to property owners and residents along each segment. The survey contained a brief description of the intent of the survey, next steps if the Department were to receive the necessary signatures in favor of the installation of speed humps, and a QR code that directed property owners to a multi -language survey. The results of those surveys are outlined below in Table 1: City Council Meeting February 24, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Surveyed Street Total Number of Surveys Mailed % `Yes' Responses % `No' Responses % Nonrespondents Pine St 80 15% 5% 80% Ivar Ave 125 20% 11 % 69% Bartlett Ave 125 15% 7% 78% Denton Ave 104 23% 5% 72% Table 1: Speed Hump Survey Results As shown in Table 1, of the four street segments surveyed, the necessary 67% support from property owners/residents was not met to warrant further review for speed humps. Despite this, other traffic calming measures were recommended for these segments and those improvements have been submitted to operations for installation. Since the implementation of the Speed Hump Policy, the Department of Public Works has received two new requests for speed hump review. The two streets are Delta Avenue, between Hellman Avenue and Garvey Avenue, and New Avenue, between Garvey Avenue and Graves Avenue. After reviewing the segments against the initial screening criteria, it was determined that only Delta Avenue is eligible for further evaluation for speed humps. Engineering Division staff will coordinate with the requestor to have them gather signatures from property owners along that segment of Delta Avenue. New Avenue was deemed ineligible for further review due to the street being categorized as a minor arterial street and having a speed limit of 35 miles per hour. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT The continual implementation and administration of the Speed Hump Policy aligns with Goal C, Infrastructure and Facilities, of the 2030 Strategic Plan. In this Goal, the City commits to continuously renovating and enhancing streets, sidewalks, and public infrastructure; coordinating with relevant utility agencies regarding safety and enhancements; and modernizing facilities by expanding the use of wireless network technology and renewable energy. FISCAL IMPACT There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with this report. However, there would be installation costs, engineering costs, as well as long-term maintenance costs relating to the installation of each speed hump. City Council Meeting February 24, 2026 Page 4 of 4 The average cost for a speed hump installation will vary based on roadway conditions and number of speed humps needed. The typical cost for each speed hump is in the range of $10,000 to $15,000 which includes the required materials, signage, striping, and installation cost. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Prepared By: anielle arcia Public Works Fiscal & Project Manager Submitted By: omany Basilyous City Engineer Attachment A: Speed Hump Policy Attachment B: March 11, 2025, City Council Staff Report — Adoption of Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Attachment A Speed Hump Policy SPEED HUMP POLICY City of Rosemead Speed Hump Policy El E� D [�ui���'w .�on.ill Tt�ttit flnti�ri� �i Approved by: City of Rosemead City Council March 11, 2025 8838 Valley Boulevard I Rosemead, CA 91770 11 REVISED FEBRUARY 2025 OSMADCITY OF ROSEMEAD Page e 1 of 21 SPEED HUMP POLICY 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. F_ � �A� 25 REVISED FEBRUARY 20Al ----- ---- ------ ---- --- - - - O xj OrE E CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 2 of 21 SPEED HUMP POLICY 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. 1. 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. REVISED FEBRUARY 2025 O E EAD CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 3 of 21 SPEED HUMP POLICY 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. it REVISED FEBRUARY 2025 O E „EAD CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 4 of 21 SPEED HUMP POLICY 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. REVISED FEBRUARY 2025 CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 5 of 21 SPEED HUMP POLICY 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 1r , REVISED FEBRUARY 2025 - CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 6 of 21 SPEED HUMP POLICY 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. S REVISED FEBRUARY 2025 OS , CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 7 of 21 SPEED HUMP POLICY 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 F ;M� REVISED FEBRUARY 2025 cos-leAD CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 8 of 21 SPEED HUMP POLICY 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. rr O E , EAD REVISED FEBRUARY 2025 CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 9 of 21 SPEED HUMP POLICY 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 c —Q >> REVISED FEBRUARY 2025 f `r O -- ---- — -- -- -- - --- ----- ----- --- - -- OSE EA CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 10 of 21 SPEED HUMP POLICY 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 t REVISED FEBRUARY 2025 - CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 11 of 21 SPEED HUMP POLICY Exhibit A Speed Hump Request Form OSMAM D ----------- A REVISED FEBRUARY 2025 CITY 0F ROSEMEAD I Page 12 of 21 �r OSE EAD Today'+ tinwm 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: CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 13 of 21 1� CE EAD Tuday's Small Town America Speed Hump Policy 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 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) CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 14 of 21 COS IE EAD Today'r Small Town America 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. CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 15 of 21 cE EAD Inday" %ni.4IIncn Anu rig a 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 may be 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 (Property Owner) ADDRESS DAYTIME PHONE CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 16 of 21 DATE SIGNATURE ADDRESS DAYTIME (Property Owner) PHONE CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 17 of 21 SPEED HUMP POLICY Exhibit B Speed Hump Standard Drawings and Notes "(, REVISED FEBRUARY 2025 KQ*S�l CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 18 of 21 A STREET WIDTH -- DETAIL A SPEED HUMP CONSTRUCTION N F N to O ch u C9 p, o ` . ni ,I 6 ri m ri (n 4.00" SPEED HUMP G' 2' SECTION A -A SPEED HUMP DIMENSIONS AND CROSS -SECTIONS CURB FACE SPEED HUMP 2' MAX 12" MIN r> — WIDTH TAPER 1.25' VARIES SCOLD MILL EXISTING CENTER OF AC 1.5" DEEP X 18" MIN SPEED HUMP SECTION B-B SPEED HUMP ROADWAYDG REATMENTS (TYP ALL EDGES) fir' 4SE EAD Tmlay's Small iotvn Amerir a SPEED HUMP STANDARD DRAWING 1 _ I COLD MILL 1.5" DEPTH BY �1I 1.5' MINIMUM (TYP ALL EDGES) BOTTOM OF MILLING CAN TAPER TOWARD CENTER OF HUMP. dwn ei 12' TYPICAL CENTER OF TRAVEL LANE 2 I BC IMP n 1;,-LAh IL- 10 II DIRECTION OF TRAVEL DETAIL "B" TYPICAL SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS FOR SPEED HUMPS NOT TO SCALE CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 19 of 21 SPEED CUSHION. E.P. Type "L" Marker I 12" thermoplastic white markings Center of 11% frnwAl Inno - ilit � 211 B* L 6 Face of curb B` See Section A -A of Speed Hump 4 3- [-6.5- cL Lu 1 All �-- ),I I rarn R11W EAD v's Small Tu% 0 S loda vnAmoritj s �e� Center of speed cushion See Detail B for typical signing and striping 12" min, clearance to curb or berm face 31 SECTION G-C. NOTES: 1.) CLEAN AND PLACE SS-1H BINDER MATERIAL PRIOR TO PLACEMENT OFASPHALT MATERIAL. -SECTION 302-5.4 2.) INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS SHALL BE COMPLETED IN TWO LIFTS. • 1ST LIFT.' FURNISH AND PLACE TYPE 111 B2-PG64-10 ASPHALT MATERIAL, • 2ND LIFT: FURNISH AND PLACE TYPE III C3-PG64-10 ASPHALT MATERIAL. 3.) STRIPE 12" WIDE CHEVRONS ON ASPHALT PAVING PER DETAIL "B". 4.) STENCIL "BUMP" LEGEND IN 8' 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 STANDARD A24A 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. 8.) 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) & W84 ("BUMP') ON NEW POST SHALL BE INSTALLED PER CITY STDS LOCATION OF THE SIGN WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER. COSE EAQ Today% SmallTown America SPEED HUMP NOTES NOT CITY OF ROSEMEAD I Page 21 of 21 Attachment B March I I, 2025, City Council Staff Report Adoption of Neighborhood Traffic Management Program ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER jgfA--- DATE: MARCH 11, 2025 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO.2025-11 ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY ESTABLISHING THE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUMMARY This item seeks City Council approval of Resolution No. 2025-11, which aims to adopt a comprehensive traffic calming policy and establish The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The policy was developed to address a range of traffic management challenges faced by the City of Rosemead. Notably, it outlines a roadmap for effectively addressing speeding concerns and cut -through traffic in residential neighborhoods. BACKGROUND At the meeting held on February 27, 2024, the City Council recommended that staff develop a Speed Hump Policy in response to the frequent requests for the installation of speed humps as a deterrent to speeding along residential streets. Recognizing the lack of a policy in place and the need for a broader range of traffic management tools, the City Manager directed staff to develop a comprehensive traffic calming policy that encompasses various mitigation measures to address neighborhood speeding and cut -through traffic issues. At the Special Meeting held on January 28, 2025, staff presented a draft comprehensive traffic calming policy to the City Council for feedback and direction. The proposed policy, titled The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, outlines a specific sequence of actions to be followed by staff when addressing traffic -related concerns. The policy is segmented into three levels of traffic calming measures and provides the level of approval needed to install such measures. During the special meeting, the City Council issued several key directives concerning the policy and proposed traffic calming measures. Mayor Clark emphasized the need to investigate alternative speed hump designs and standards used in other jurisdictions, particularly in relation to emergency service routes. In response, staff is including two speed hump design standards: one for general areas and another specifically accommodating emergency services. Councilmember Dang requested that the original petitioner have the speed hump be placed in front of their property. Staff confirmed that this request would be incorporated into the policy, provided that sufficient AGENDA ITEM 4.G City Council Meeting March 11, 2025 Page 2 of 5 spacing can be maintained within the street constraints. Additionally, Councilmember Dang suggested including more pictorial examples, which have been added to the final version of the policy. Councilmember Armenta expressed that residents should not be required to pay an application fee for speed hump petitions, consequently staff is not considering an application fee for any traffic calming request, inclusive of speed humps. The Council also directed staff to provide soft cost estimates for all traffic calming devices in the program and to ensure both property owners and residents are included in petition process. Staff confirmed that notifications to property owners and residents would be included in the process, however only one petition per Property will be counted to avoid duplicative petitions within the same property. DISCUSSION The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program will serve as a "toolbox" to be used by staff when addressing traffic management requests. The program is segmented into three levels of traffic calming measures and provides the level of approval needed to install such measures. Level One tools include a set of traffic management measures meant to be the least restrictive, easiest to implement, and the lowest cost for the City. Due to their non-restrictive nature, these measures will only require administrative/departmental consideration and approval to be installed. The measures listed under this section of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program include: C(?ST:Cncladiu� Sutf God} ...1��E1N5t Education Workshop Moving vehicle violations; high speeds; Low to moderate: $200 to $6,000 and running stop signs. measured by person -hours) Enhance Sheriff Enforcement Moving vehicle violations; high speeds; High: staffing requirements. and running stop signs. Radar Speed Monitoring Trailer High speeds and school zone Low to moderate: purchase price and enforcement. staffing requirements. Higher Visibility Crosswalk at Existing Moving vehicle violations; pedestrian Moderate to high: $5,000 to $10,000 Crosswalks safety; and running stop signs, Pedestrian Crossing Signs Moving vehicle violations; pedestrians' Low to moderate: approximately $500 safety, and running stop si ns.per sin and additional installation costs. Radar Speed Feedback Signs High speeds. Moderate: Installation is $15,000 to $20,000, plus ongoing maintenance Flashing LED on Existing Stop Sign Stop sign compliance and speeding. Low to moderate: Installation is approximately $1,500, plus ongoing maintenance Turn restrictions via signage Cut -through traffic. Low to moderate: purchase and installation price of sign(s), approximatel $500 per sign. Rumble Strips/Dots High speeds and alert motorists of Low initial costs: ($50 per each raised control devices. pavement marker) with moderate to high maintenance costs. Crosswalk Warning System High speeds and pedestrian safety. High: $25,000 to $50,000 per application. Centerline Striping High speeds and cut -through traffic. Moderate: Initial cost and ongoing maintenance. Approximately $2.50 per linear foot of striping to install. Lane Narrowing with Edge Line High speeds and cut -through traffic. Moderate: $1 per linear foot (and Stripinp ongoing maintenance Speed Limit Signs and Pavement High speeds. Low cost: $500 per sign and $750 per Markings(per Citywide Speed Survey) pavement marking. Table 1: Level One Traffic Management Measures City Council Meeting March 11, 2025 Page 3 of 5 Level Two tools contain traffic calming measures that are moderately restrictive, have a greater potential for shifting problems, and are higher cost. Unlike Level One, measures under this section will require Traffic Commission review and the City Council approval. These traffic calming tools include: Traffic Signal Adjustment to Discourage Cut -through traffic. Low to moderate: S500 per sign, traffic Cut -through Traffic signal modifications, and possible study. Raised Center Median High speeds and cut -through traffic. High cost: $50,000 to $75,000 (depending on size and landscaping treatments Residential Street Chokers at High speeds and cut -through traffic. Moderate to high: landscaping, Intersections pavement treatments, and storm drainage considerations (—$50,000 per corner Residential Street Mid -block Narrowing High speeds and cut -through traffic. Moderate to high: dependent length of narrowing 450,000 per side of street Textured Pavement High speeds and pedestrian safety. High cost: $50,000 per location. Parking Restrictions Limited parking availability and Low to moderate: approximately $500 overnight parking concerns. per sign. Table 2: Level Two Traffic Management Measures Level Three tools are the final set of traffic calming measures that are available. Being the last set, these tools are characterized by their high cost, strong potential to impact emergency response times, and greatest potential to shift issues. Similar to Level Two, these measures can only be implemented with Traffic Commission review and City Council approval. As well, these measures should be considered after the implementation and/or review of Level One and Level Two tools. These tools include: R. i1. G _ lift - .. . Raised Crosswalk High speeds and pedestrian safety. Moderate to high: $50,000 Raised Intersection High speeds and pedestrian safety Moderate to high: $100,000 (dependent on intersection size Speed Hump High speeds. Moderate: $25,000 Speed Table High speeds. Moderate: $30,000 Traffic Circle High speeds; accident history; and High: $150,000 to $250,000 (dependent vehicle conflicts. on size of intersection Restricted Movement Barrier Cut -through traffic and vehicle conflicts Moderate to high: $25,000 to $50,000 Entrance Barrier — Half Closure Cut -through traffic and vehicle conflicts Moderate to high: $25,000 to $50,000 Partial Street Closure — Force Turn Cut -through traffic and vehicle conflicts Moderate to high: $25,000 to $50,000 Barrier Diagonal Diverter Cut -through traffic and vehicle conflicts Moderate to high: $25,000 to $50,000 Full Street Closure (Cul-de-sac) Cut -through traffic and vehicle High: $50,000 to $75,000 conflicts. One -Way Street Cut -through traffic and vehicle Moderate: $20,000 per street (with conflicts. additional construction fees Arterial Roadway Narrowing — Curb High speeds; cut -through traffic; and High: $100,000 per side of street Extensions vehicle conflicts Arterial Roadway Narrowing — Chokers High speeds; cut -through traffic; and High: $75,000 per corner (with vehicle conflicts, additional landscaping, pavement treatments, and storm drainage considerations City Council Meeting March 11, 2025 Page 4 of 5 Roadway Narrowing — Angle Parking Pedestrian safety and bicyclist safety. Moderate: $500 per sign and $1 per linear foot of striping (plus additional maintenance Landscaping — Parkway and/or Median High speeds and pedestrian safety. Variable: $50,000 to $200,000 or more de endent on landscaping and extent Table 3: Level Three Traffic Management Measures Due to the relatively high number of requests for Speed humps, they are considered a special Level 3 measure. To request a speed hump, a resident will fill out the prepared Speed Hump Request form and submit it along with the Speed Hump Petition Form, which must have signatures from 67% of households along the street. This involves sending a survey to both resident and owner of the property. However, only one signature from each property will count towards the survey to ensure that only one signature per property is counted. Once submitted, staff will conduct a preliminary review of the street segment to determine if it meets the criteria for a speed hump. The criteria include: '•. _ ;a�Y-� 1. fi`r7�.,#'Y' e -i .+: -- .7. Street Land Use Minimum Length Maximum Minium Maximum Minimum Maximu Other Type Uninterrupted by Average Average Speed Limit Critical m Grade Criteria Stop Signs or Traffic Daily Traffic Daily Speed Signals Volume Traffic Volume Local Residential 1,200 ft 2,500 500 25 MPH 8 8% Not a vehicles/day vehicles/day MPH/25 priority route + MPH and/or a bus route Table 4: Speed Hump Eligibility Requirements for Streets Once initial eligibility is established, staff will conduct an analysis of the street segment, which may consist of several studies to establish traffic volume and speed, area conditions, accident history, potential diversion of traffic to adjacent streets, and other factors that are deemed necessary. This includes making all efforts to install the speed hump at, or as near as possible to, the original requestor's address. Once necessary data is collected, a staff member will prepare the design, engineering, and installation fees, after which, the Director of Public Works will provide the final ministerial approval of the location and have it submitted for consideration and approval by the Traffic Commission and the City Council. If the proposed location does not meet the stated eligibility criteria, the requestor will be informed about the decision and provided an explanation. � •,.:, .. r t cy,a c�: 1El(ttm�:EitEt�t Street Segment Length Maximum Number of Speed Humps Estimated Total Cost (including soft cost 660 ft (an eight of a mile) 2 $50,000 1,320 ft (a quarter of a mile) 3 $75,000 Table S: Speed Hump Cost Matrix By mitigating these concerns, the program will benefit the City by creating a sense of community; encouraging interactions among neighbors; promote a general feeling of security and safety; and ensure that residents are afforded the opportunity to enjoy their homes and property. City Council Meeting March H , 2025 Page 5 of 5 STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2025-11 to establish the Proposed Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. This resolution will authorize staff to implement the program effectively once it is adopted. FISCAL IMPACT There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. However, future expenses associated with the installation, engineering, and maintenance of each traffic calming measure will vary. A funding source will be identified as each traffic calming measure application is considered. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW None STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT None. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Prepared by: 44- nielle arcia Public Works Fiscal & Project Manager by: of Public Works Attachment A: Draft Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Attachment B: Resolution No. 2025-11