DATE: February 25, 2026
TO: Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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Draft Speed Management Plan
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee (CIAC) reviews and provides feedback on the Draft Final Speed Management Plan (CIP Project No. 06943) and recommends to City Council for adoption.
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SUMMARY
The Safe System Approach for Speed Management is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved road safety framework that involves proactively identifying locations where operating speeds are high compared to desired target speeds. The City’s Speed Management Plan uses this approach to achieve safer speeds and prioritize projects for areas with excessive speeding in Hayward.
The City began working on the Speed Management Plan on December 16, 2024. Staff updated CIAC and received feedback on the plan’s development on June 25, 2025. Since then, additional Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAG) meetings were conducted. Three chapters were added to the draft plan: Speed Reduction Toolbox, Speed Reduction Corridors, and Institutionalizing Safe Speeds.
Staff are seeking feedback from CIAC on the Draft Final Plan and recommendation for formal adoption by City Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Draft Final Speed Management Plan