DATE: August 24, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: No New Speed Undulations (Speed Humps) Policy
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Consider and adopt resolution canceling the existing Speed Undulations Installation Policy, and adopting proposed Speed Undulations (Speed Humps) Policy, which prohibits the installation of Speed Humps on Fresno County-maintained roads and provides a procedure for removal of existing Speed Humps.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will adopt a resolution canceling the existing Speed Undulations Installation Policy, and establishing a new policy that will prohibit the installation of new Speed Undulations, or Speed Humps, on any County-maintained roads, as well as provide a procedure for removal of existing Speed Humps. Any existing Speed Humps will be allowed to remain in place until the Department resurfaces the roadway, or when a Speed Hump is deemed to be hazardous to motorists or pedestrians. However, the recommended policy does include a procedure where, if an existing Speed Hump must be removed for road surfacing or maintenance, the neighborhood may pay the cost to have the Speed Hump re-installed, if it so desires, as described below. This item is countywide. This policy will supersede and negate the policy adopted December 6, 1994.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved by your Board, the existing Speed Undulations Installation Policy will remain in effect.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Department's Roads Org 4510 FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget and will cover any unanticipated costs associated with approval of the recommended action.
DISCUSSION:
On December 6, 1994, your Board approved a policy for installation of Speed Humps (attached). Speed Humps are a roadway design feature in...
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