CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

Department:	Public Works		Commission Meeting Date:  September 20, 2016
Staff Contact:	David Woosley, Transportation/Traffic Engineer
Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:
Deny a request for Traffic Calming on 19^th Terrace between Naismith Drive and Ousdahl Road.
Executive Summary:		At the June 6, 2016, Traffic Safety Commission meeting, the Commission heard a request for Traffic Calming on 19^th Terrace between Naismith Drive and Ousdahl Road. 19^th Terrace is classified as a “local” street, paved approximately 25 feet wide, with a speed limit of 30 mph. The City’s Traffic Calming Policy permits Traffic Calming devices on “local” streets if the 85^th 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 19^th Terrace found the 85^th percentile speed of traffic to be approximately 32.1 mph, the 24-hour two-way volume to be approximately 390, and the cut-through traffic to comprise approximately 30% of the traffic during the peak hour. At the Traffic Safety Commission meeting, no individuals addressed the Commission with respect to this item. The Traffic Safety Commission, on a unanimous vote of 7-0, recommended denying the request for Traffic Calming on 19^th Terrace between Naismith Drive and Ousdahl Road.
Strategic Goal Area:		Public Safety
Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):		The fiscal impact to the City is $0.00.
Attachments:		TSC Meeting Materials