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Public works to remove most Pasadero speed bumps but keep school-area devices; staff orders replacements with softer profiles
Summary
The city will remove most speed bumps in the Pasadero neighborhood and keep a smaller set of speed-calming devices near schools; replacements are on order with an expected four-week delivery and a plan to soften approaches to reduce vehicle damage.
The city's director of public works reported Oct. 14 that crews have begun removing several speed bumps in the Pasadero neighborhood and will retain a limited number of devices intended to protect students and pedestrians near local schools.
Director David said the plan "is to maintain speed bumps, the 3 speed bumps in front of the school, and the 1 on Manzanita approaching the stop sign and the 1 on Arroyo Seco southbound approaching the stop sign." He added crews are ordering replacement devices with a softer approach and departure profile, and staff expects about a four-week turnaround for delivery and installation from a local vendor.
Why it matters: staff framed the effort as balancing neighborhood traffic flow and vehicle wear with pedestrian safety at school crossings. Council members asked which bumps would be removed and sought clarification about remaining devices on Ninos Drive; David said two bumps on Ninos will remain temporarily until the school-area replacements are installed and other traffic calming adjustments are completed.
Other public-works updates included fence work around the police department transformer, work on backup generators, ongoing urban forestry outreach, fats/oils/grease inspections for restaurants, and plans to centralize emergency assets and backup generators at a city tank complex.
Ending: David said removal and replacement work is underway; staff will return with installation timing once the vendor's delivery is confirmed.
