Speed Humps
We are no longer accepting Speed Hump Applications
As adopted by Council in CF 24-0332, LADOT has developed a new methodology for prioritizing locations for the Residential Speed Hump Program. LADOT has produced the Residential Speed Hump Program Methodology report and provided Council with a list of prioritized segments.
Residential Speed Hump Program – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What updates have been made to LADOT’s Residential Speed Hump Program?
At the direction of the City Council, LADOT has transitioned from its former annual application process for the Residential Speed Hump Program to a data-driven prioritization methodology that emphasizes safety, equity, and community assets and destinations.
The updated Residential Speed Hump Program methodology, as seen in Council File (C.F. 24-0332), is intended to better identify and prioritize residential streets with the greatest safety needs using data and ensuring that limited resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact.
Why did LADOT update the program?
LADOT recommended an equity-focused criteria program for a number of systematic and structural barriers, including:
- Information disparity: Many residents, particularly in underserved communities, remain unaware of the program, how to apply, or how specific locations for speed humps are selected. The first-come, first-served structure disproportionately favors neighborhoods with more resources and knowledge about the application process.
- Language and digital access limitations: The online submission process increases barriers for individuals without reliable internet access and for those with literacy barriers, making it particularly challenging for underserved communities to request speed humps.
- Petition challenges: The requirement to gather signatures from two-thirds of neighbors places a burden on residents of denser neighborhoods, and is especially complex and time-consuming in neighborhoods with multi-family housing and apartment complexes.
- Budgetary constraints: The former Residential Speed Hump Program was reduced from $1.9M to $715,000 in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
Transitioning to a Council-adopted methodology will ensure that the program’s limited funds have the greatest overall impact. The updated Council-adopted methodology:
- Uses objective safety and equity data
- Prioritizes high-need corridors
- Reduces barriers tied to application timing, awareness, or petition access
- Creates a more transparent citywide process
Will LADOT consider previous speed hump applications?
Applications for residential speed humps submitted in 2024 or earlier that did not progress through the permit process or did not receive further follow-up under the previous application-based program are not automatically considered approved projects in the new system.
Residents whose prior requests did not advance may still see their street prioritized if it ranks highly under the updated methodology.
How is LADOT now prioritizing residential speed hump locations?
The Council-adopted methodology is a scoring system with three weighted primary categories. This methodology prioritizes locations where speeding risks, vulnerable populations, and community activity are greatest.
Prioritization Methodology
LADOT applied the adopted prioritization methodology to street segments within the Neighborhood Enhanced Network (NEN) to align the Residential Speed Hump Program with the City’s Mobility Plan 2035 safety and equity goals.
How do I find out if my street qualifies for speed humps?
- Check the Mobility Plan 2035: view this citywide map or reference the Review page 137, Maps C1–C5 to view the Mobility Plan 2035.
Confirm if your street is on the Neighborhood Enhanced Network (NEN):
Check whether your street is designated as part of the Neighborhood Enhanced Network (NEN).a. Optional: Contact your Council Office to confirm your street’s designation and understand how it may rank under the Council-adopted methodology.
- Understand resource limits: Any additional traffic safety reviews or improvements are subject to the availability of LADOT resources and funding.
Will this priority list continue beyond the current year?
Yes. LADOT ranked all 500 miles of eligible Neighborhood Enhanced Network streets using the adopted methodology, and this priority list will continue to guide future fiscal-year speed hump installations unless updated by future Council direction.
What is the difference between the Residential Speed Hump Program and the School Speed Hump Program?
In FY 24-25 and 25-26, LADOT received a separate budget allocation to establish an elementary school speed hump program. Since 2025, this program has implemented speed humps at school locations selected based on the methodology approved in CF 23-0306, which prioritizes safety, equity, lack of existing infrastructure, and percentage of students walking/biking to school. The continuation of this program is subject to future budget funding.