Village Of Bronxville: Bronxville - Speed Hump Policy

Press release from the Village of Bronxville:

September 22, 2021 - 10:20am

Minimum Criteria

Eligible Residential Street:

Guidelines for Placement

Signs and Pavement Markings

Signs and pavement markings are required to warm motorists of the speed humps

Warning Signs

SPEED HUMP AHEAD signs will be placed 100 feet from the center line of the speed hump(s)

SPEED HUMP signs will be placed at the center line of the hump

Pavement Markings

Pavement markings may be placed on each approach and on the device

All signs and pavement markings will conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Procedure

8. Upon the approval of the Board of Trustees, the construction/installation schedule will be determined by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works. Scheduling factors          may include budget, weather and D.P.W. workload.

Removal of Speed Humps

There may be instances when the existence of speed humps has an adverse effect to the quality of life of residents. The Village Board of Trustees will consider the removal of speed humps when 80% of residents in the affected area petition the removal of the devices.

The Village Board of Trustees may remove speed humps for public safety reasons at any time.

This press release was produced by the Village of Bronxville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.