Temple Terrace City Council on Jan. 6 directed staff to investigate whether at least two traffic-calming speed humps could be installed on North 62nd Street after hearing engineering data that showed high travel speeds.

Public Works Director Jason Warrenfeld told the council the engineering review recommended one speed hump between Fowler and East 113th Avenue based on roadway length, driveway placement and signage requirements. He said the 80th-percentile speed on the section was about 41.9 miles per hour on a posted 25 mph street, a finding he said confirmed a potential safety risk for pedestrians and bicyclists.

"The determination to install a speed hump was based on those factors along with the speed of vehicles—the 80th percentile was at an average of 41.9 miles per hour," Warrenfeld said.

Residents who live near Laanarbor Playground urged the council to consider more than a single hump. Dr. Stephanie Arthur, who lives adjacent to the playground, said the approved placement nearer to Fowler would not slow vehicles that accelerate when turning from 113th and would not protect children playing at the park.

"The position of the single speed hump is closer to Fowler. That's not going to do anything to address the issue of the car speeding past the children's playground," Arthur said.

After extended council questioning about petition thresholds, the 750-foot spacing rule, driveway conflicts and whether the city had maximized allowable placements, Council member Gil Schisler and others asked staff to take a second look. Council member Kravitz moved, and the motion was seconded, that staff investigate installing at least two speed humps on that stretch and report back no later than two months; the council approved the motion by voice vote.

Staff said the city will review placement flexibility under MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) constraints and return with options. Warrenfeld noted the petition met policy requirements and that the original engineering recommendation remains one hump based on current measurements and spacing rules.