If you want to put speed bumps on your street, you should consider collaborating with your neighbors to create a petition and official application.
The petition should include the neighborhood’s name and address, and describe the reasons why the neighborhood wants traffic calming measures. It should also specify the precise location of speed bumps.
When submitting the petition, you should send it along with an official letterhead and contact information for your city. If you’re able to get the support of the local council person, you may also get a letter from them to help justify the reason for the speed bumps in the community.
Speed bumps aren’t suitable for all streets
It’s important to note that speed bumps aren’t suitable for all streets, and the city has strict requirements about the locations where they can be installed.
While some cities and towns have a policy against installing speed bumps on major arterial streets, the city has decided that they’re the perfect solution for local streets.
In New York City, you can even request the Department of Transportation to put speed bumps on your street, if you can prove that your street has low traffic.
After all, it costs nothing to install them and they’re extremely effective.
When applying for a speed bump in New York City, you should know that it’s only possible on local streets. While they are narrower than a speed bump, they are still effective in reducing traffic speed.
Once you have paid the application fee, you can have a speed bump installed on your street. Depending on your local city regulations, the bumps will be installed within a few months, so make sure you’re patient and do not expect the bumps to be installed overnight.
SKU | Description | Length | Height | Width | Weight |
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SB206FT | 6 Ft Speed Bump (1) 6′ Section With no End Caps | 72″ | 2″ | 12″ | 48.40 |
SB207FT | 7 Ft Speed Bump (1) 6′ Section + (2) End Caps | 86″ | 2″ | 12″ | 55.40 |
SB213FT | Single Lane 12 Ft Speed Bump (2) 6′ Section With no End Caps | 144″ | 2″ | 12″ | 96.80 |
SB219FT | Double lane 19 Ft Speed Bump (3) 6′ Section + (2) End Caps | 230″ | 2″ | 12″ | 152.20 |
SB225FT | 25 Ft Speed Bump (4) 6′ Section + (2) End Caps | 302″ | 2″ | 12″ | 200.60 |
SB2ECAP | End cap | 7′ | 2′ | 12′ | 3.50 |
SKU | Description | Length | Height | Width | Weight |
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SB3039I | 39″ Speed Bump (1) 39″ Section With no End Caps | 39″ | 2″ | 13.7″ | 36.20 |
SB3117I | 117″ Single Lane Speed Bump (3) 39″ Sections With no End Caps | 117″ | 2″ | 13.7″ | 108.60 |
SB3137I | 137″ Single Lane Speed Bump (3) 39″ Sections + (2) End Caps | 137″ | 2″ | 13.7″ | 124.20 |
SB3234I | 234″ Double lane Speed Bump (6) 39″ Sections With no End Caps | 234″ | 2″ | 13.7″ | 217.20 |
SB3254I-2 | 254″ Double Lane Speed Bump (6) 39″ Sections + (2) End Caps | 254″ | 2″ | 13.7″ | 232.80 |
SB3ECAP-2 | End cap | 10″ | 2″ | 13.7″ | 7.80 |
SKU | Description | Length | Height | Width | Weight |
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SH1018I | 18.75″ Speed Bump (1) 18.75″ Section with no End Caps | 18.75″ | 1.25″ | 2″ | 22.20 |
SH1112I | 112.5″ Single Lane Speed Bump (6) 18.75″ Sections with no End Caps | 112.5″ | 1.25″ | 2″ | 133.20 |
SH1128I | 10 Ft Single Lane Speed Bump (6) 18.75″ Sections + (2) End Caps | 128.5 | 1.25″ | 2″ | 148.80 |
SH1225I | 225″ Double Lane Speed Bump (12) 18.75″ Sections with no End Caps | 225″ | 1.25″ | 2″ | 266.40 |
SH1241I | 20 Ft Double Lane Speed Bump (12) 18.75″ Sections + (2) End Caps | 241″ | 1.25″ | 2″ | 282.00 |
SH1ECAL | LEFT End Cap | 8″ | 1.25″ | 2′ | 7.80 |
SH1ECAR | RIGHT End Cap | 8″ | 1.25″ | 2′ | 7.80 |
SKU | Description | Length | Height | Width | Weight |
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SH2019I | 19.75″ Speed Bump (1) 19.75″ Section With no End Caps | 19.75″ | 2″ | 3″ | 48.00 |
SH2121I | 10 Ft Single Lane Speed Bump (5) 19.75″ Sections + (2) End Caps | 121.75″ | 2″ | 3″ | 273.00 |
SH2240I | 20 Ft Double Lane Speed Bump (11) 19.75″ + (2) End Caps | 240″ | 2″ | 3″ | 561.00 |
SH2ECAL | LEFT End cap | 11.5″ | 2″ | 3′ | 16.00 |
SH2ECAR | RIGHT End cap | 11.5″ | 2″ | 3′ | 16.00 |
What to do after you’ve chosen the location?
Once you’ve chosen the location, you’ll need to decide on the type of bumps to install. Some cities require residents to pay for speed humps, while others don’t. In most cases, these devices are inexpensive and effective at slowing down traffic.
However, they’re only appropriate in specific areas, which is why a speed bump is only an option in certain neighborhoods. And, if you want to have a speed bump installed on your street, make sure to choose one that suits the neighborhood.
In Phoenix, residents must pay for the installation of a speed hump or bump. The purpose is to slow down traffic on a local street.
Unlike a speed bump, these devices are quieter and narrower, and they are a more effective way to slow down your car. You can apply for a speed bump if your neighborhood has a significant number of schools.
If you’re not sure if your city’s zoning code allows this, you can ask your city to conduct a speed study on the block to make sure they don’t have any issues with your property.
While speed bumps are an effective way to slow down traffic, they aren’t always right for your neighborhood. In fact, you can’t have a bump on your street if it’s an emergency road.
It’s not legal to install a bump on a local street if the road is not suitable for it. You can also request for a bump in a neighborhood where traffic is high.
In conclusion…
While there are several ways to get speed bumps installed on your street, they are generally best to be placed on local streets that have less traffic than other roads.
They are a very effective way to slow traffic. If your street is near a school, you’ll need to lower the speed thresholds on the side of the road. Typically, a bump costs about $180 and can be placed on a local road.
Typically, speed bumps are installed on residential streets, but they aren’t right for all streets. A bump can be installed anywhere, but they’re most effective on residential streets.
It’s possible to get a bump installed on your street if it’s too busy. It’s not hard to get one installed on a residential street. Just make sure that the speed limit of the street is low enough.