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Oakdale council adopts formal speed-hump policy after years of resident requests
Summary
The council approved a resolution establishing a data-driven process for requesting, evaluating and installing speed humps, including petition thresholds, traffic-speed criteria, design standards, and a removal process; funding may be by the city or by resident self-funding.
The Oakdale City Council voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution creating a formal speed-hump policy that establishes eligibility, petition requirements, design standards and an appeals and removal process.
City Manager Jerry presented the policy, saying residents had repeatedly requested traffic calming and the city lacked a structured approach. The policy sets objective eligibility criteria: a maximum daily traffic volume under 3,500 vehicles, a minimum street length of 700 feet, and a traffic study requirement showing either that the 85th percentile speed is 7 mph or greater above the posted limit or that 60% of vehicles travel at an unsafe speed. The policy requires a…
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