LA Adds 10 Speed Humps to Boost Pedestrian Safety
LADOT installs 10 speed humps on Budlong Avenue between 64th Street and Florence Avenue
LADOT Adds 10 Speed Humps on Budlong Avenue
Los Angeles drivers will encounter new traffic calming measures on Budlong Avenue between 64th Street and Florence Avenue, where transit officials installed 10 speed humps in December. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation announced the installation December 24 as part of its Stress-Free Connections Project, though officials didn't provide details on when the physical work was completed. The changes affect a residential corridor where pedestrian safety has been a priority.
Speed Humps Part of Broader Safety Initiative
The Budlong Avenue installation brings the total number of speed humps under the Stress-Free Connections Project to 48, according to LADOT. The project previously installed 38 speed humps at other locations throughout the city, though officials haven't published a comprehensive list of all affected streets. The initiative aligns with Los Angeles' Vision Zero program, which the city adopted in 2015 with a goal of eliminating traffic deaths. Transit agencies nationwide use speed humps as a standard traffic calming measure in residential areas where pedestrian activity is high.
Installation Details and Project Scope
The 10 speed humps on Budlong Avenue span the corridor between 64th Street and Florence Avenue, transit officials said. The cost of the installation wasn't immediately available, and LADOT hasn't disclosed the total budget for the Stress-Free Connections Project. Officials said three additional speed humps are planned for future installation but didn't provide a timeline for when that work will begin. Data on traffic speed reductions or pedestrian safety improvements from the earlier 38 installations wasn't available by publication time.
Timeline and Future Plans
LADOT announced the completed installation on December 24, though the agency didn't say when construction crews finished the physical work. The three remaining speed humps planned under the project don't yet have a scheduled installation date, officials said. Transit agencies typically evaluate traffic calming measures after installation to assess their effectiveness, but LADOT hasn't released any impact data from the project's earlier phases.
Impact on Drivers and Pedestrians
The speed humps are designed to reduce vehicle speeds in the residential area, making the corridor safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Drivers on Budlong Avenue between 64th Street and Florence Avenue should expect slower travel times through the affected section. Information about community input on the project wasn't available. Moovit provides real-time navigation for Los Angeles transit routes and can help riders plan trips that avoid traffic-calmed residential streets when faster travel is needed.
