St. Armands

Residents Association

St. Armands Speed Tables

St. Armands has two types of speed tables (also known as speed "bumps"):  there are permanent, concrete speed tables on some residential streets and there are temporary, rubberized speed tables around the Circle itself.

2021 Member Survey Results

86% think that the temporary, rubber speed tables (a.k.a. speed bumps) near and around the Circle should be made permanent (n=125)

54% think the number of speed tables we have is fine, 42% think there should be more speed tables, and only 3% think there should be fewer speed tables (n=125)

2022 Member Survey Results

91% agree that the temporary rubber speed tables around the Circle need to be repaired or replaced, and that they should be made permanent (n=147)

November 19, 2025

Update from the City Director of Public Works:

    • FDOT has confirmed they will move forward with constructing and maintaining the new asphalt speed tables on St. Armands Circle (asphalt). The work will occur overnight during the first week of December to minimize traffic impacts, with the goal of completing installation in a single night.
    • After the required 10-day cure period, FDOT plans to return—again overnight—to apply the thermoplastic markings. Once the exact schedule is finalized, their Traffic Operations team will notify us, followed by a press release from their PIO in which we will keep our Communication informed.

December 2, 2025

March 15, 2026

April 14, 2026

Update from City Director of Public Works:

We coordinated with FDOT... and they have confirmed the speed tables are functioning as intended given existing site constraints.

Key points from FDOT’s assessment:

      • Design constraints: Heights were limited to ensure the tables tie into existing curb elevations without impacting drainage or requiring curb reconstruction. Many locations are also constrained by nearby inlets and on-street parking.
      • Constructability: Asphalt compaction creates a slightly rounded transition at grade breaks, resulting in a smoother profile. This is intentional to reduce impacts to vehicles, particularly low-clearance vehicles.
      • Operational effectiveness: While less abrupt than traditional humps, the tables are designed to calm traffic and are comparable in effect, with the added benefit of reduced long-term maintenance.

Based on this, FDOT’s position is that the installations are performing as designed—balancing traffic calming with drainage, safety, and constructability considerations.

As a next step, FDOT will continue to monitor speeds and gather feedback to determine if any adjustments or supplemental measures should be evaluated.


St. Armands Residents Association

P.O. Box 2482, Sarasota, FL  34230

e-mail us at: st.armands.residents.assn@gmail.com

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