The purpose of this article is to provide guidance and objectivity
in the evaluation and selection of roadways for the installation of
speed humps. Prior to the approval and installation of speed humps,
the City shall authorize a traffic study of the impacted area. Where
appropriate, other temporary traffic-calming measures should be considered
and/or implemented prior to the installation of speed humps.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
85TH PERCENTILE SPEED
Otherwise known as the critical speed, is the speed at or
below which 85% of the traffic is moving. The 85th percentile speed
is used as one of the criteria to determine if a street qualifies
for speed humps.
COMMISSIONER
The Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
RESIDENTIAL STREET
A street whose primary function is to provide the initial
access to the collector and arterial roadways. These facilities are
characterized by short trips, low speeds, and small traffic volumes.
SPEED HUMP
Defined as a raised area of pavement intended to control
vehicular speed in conformity with New Jersey Law, Title 39 of the
Revised Statutes, and New Jersey Department of Transportation, and
the design specifications therein, including the engineering specifications
for maximum height, profile, and minimum and maximum length. Speed
humps include speed tables, cushions, and lumps.
TRAFFIC/SPEED SURVEY
A twenty-four-hour survey of traffic speeds and volume conducted
by the use of a magnetic sensor(s) or air pressure hose(s) to determine
the percentage of traffic exceeding the speed limit.
All requests that meet the initial eligibility requirements
will be formally evaluated as described below:
A. After a determination of the impact or project area as determined
by the City Engineer, the applicant shall provide notice to all residents
within such area of the request and the right of any resident to object
by providing written notice of objection to the attention of the City
Clerk within 10 days of receipt of notice of the request. Notice shall
be by certified mail, return receipt requested. Applicants must submit
proof of notice by providing the City Clerk with receipts from each
resident within the impact or project area, or proof of mailing and
failure of a resident to accept notice.
B. A traffic survey shall indicate that the 85th percentile speed is
at least five or more miles per hour over the speed limit.
C. The street segment must be a minimum of 750 feet in length between
traffic controls, four-way intersections, and/or curves with less
than a 250-foot radius; or the street must be comprised of contiguous
segments with no stop controls between the segments and all side streets
entering at four-way intersections are stop controlled. The total
length of the contiguous segments must be at least 750 feet in length.
D. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of P.L. 2004, c. 107 (N.J.S.A.
39:4-8.11):
(1) Prior to a municipality or county constructing a speed hump which
places any impact on roadways in an adjoining municipality or county,
the governing board or body of the municipality or county shall provide
appropriate notice to the adjoining municipality or county;
(2) Prior to a municipality or county constructing a speed hump which
places any impact on a state roadway, the county or municipality shall
obtain the approval of the Commissioner.
E. The street must be approved by the Director of Public Works, Camden
County Metro, EMS, and the Camden City Fire Department, and their
written approval must accompany the application.
F. All applications that have met the eligibility requirements and have
received approval from the Director of Public Works, Camden County
Metro, EMS, and the Fire Department shall be submitted to the City
Engineer's office for review and approval.
G. The City Engineer's office shall make the final determination whether the requested speed hump will be installed at the requested location based on the outlined criteria above in Subsections
C and
D. If the speed hump is approved it shall be presented to the Camden City Council for approval.
H. After City Council has had sufficient time to review the request
and comments, the Council shall vote on the request. If the request
receives approval of Council, it shall pass to the prioritization
phase.
The process for requests to remove speed humps will follow the
same procedure used to evaluate the installation of speed humps. Absent
any design faults or unforeseen issues that result in unsafe conditions,
the cost of removal shall be borne by the property owners via local
assessment. In the case of fault or unforeseen issues, the City will
bear the full responsibility of the cost of removal.