A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S SCHOOL CROSSING CONTROL POLICY CONCERNING THE PROVISION FOR A REDUCED SPEED ZONE (20MPH).
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS:
That the provision for “REDUCED SPEED ZONE (20MPH)” in Resolution No. 5777 dated March 5, 1996 is hereby amended to read as follows:
REDUCED SPEED ZONE (20MPH)
A reduced
speed zone may be provided for each marked school crosswalk that is not
protected by a stop sign or traffic signal. The reduced speed zone shall begin
approximately 150-200 feet in advance of the crosswalk and shall end
approximately 50-100 feet beyond the crosswalk. The reduced speed zone shall
be in effect at times provided in the Code of the City of Lawrence. Any
signs installed under this provision will be removed upon installation of a
stop sign, traffic signal or adult crossing guard under other provisions of
this policy.
This resolution shall become effective upon its passage.
ADOPTED by the governing body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, this _____day of _________________2008.
PASSED:
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Michael Dever, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Frank S. Reeb, City Clerk Date
Approved as to form and legality:
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Toni Ramirez Wheeler Date
Director of Legal Services
Legal description approved by:
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Charles F. Soules, P.E. Date
Director of Public Works