CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

 

Department:

Public Works

Commission Meeting Date:  September 20, 2016

Staff Contact:

David Woosley, Transportation/Traffic Engineer

Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:

 

Approve a request for Traffic Calming on Oak Hill Avenue between 13th Street and Elmwood Street.

 

Executive Summary:

At the June 6, 2016, Traffic Safety Commission meeting, the Commission heard a request for Traffic Calming on Oak Hill Avenue between 13th Street and Elmwood Street. Maple Lane is classified as a “local” street, paved approximately 23 feet wide, with a speed limit of 20 mph.

 

The City’s Traffic Calming Policy permits Traffic Calming devices on “local” streets if the 85th percentile speed of traffic is 5 mph or greater over the speed limit, if the 24-hour two-way traffic volume is greater than 1000, or, if cut-through traffic comprises more than 50% of the traffic during the peak hour of the day.

 

Traffic data collected on Oak Hill Avenue found the 85th percentile speed of traffic to be approximately 32.3 mph, and the 24-hour two-way volume to be approximately 505.

 

At the Traffic Safety Commission meeting, two individuals spoke in favor of the request noting a problem with cut-through traffic.

 

The Traffic Safety Commission, on a unanimous vote of 7-0, recommended approval of the request for Traffic Calming on Oak Hill Avenue between 13th Street and Elmwood Street.

Strategic Goal Area:

Public Safety

Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):

The fiscal impact to the City is approximately $48,000; however, if approved, this item will be placed on the list of approved Traffic Calming Projects until funding is available.  

Attachments:

TSC Meeting Materials