CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

Department:	Public Works		Commission Meeting Date:  Sept. 5, 2017
Staff Contact:	Zachary Baker, Project Engineer
Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:
Approve request for traffic calming measures on Lincoln Street, from 3^rd Street to 7^th Street.
Executive Summary:		At the August 7, 2017 Transportation Commission Meeting, the board considered a request to install traffic calming devices on Lincoln Street, from 3^rd Street to 7^th Street. In 2009, requests were approved to reduce the speed limit on Lincoln Street from 30 mph to 25 mph. In 2011, requests were approved to install four-way stop signs at the Lincoln and 3^rd Street and Lincoln and 7^th Street intersections. In May 2017, the Transportation Commission received a request for traffic calming on Lincoln Street, from 3^rd Street to 7^th Street. Traffic data obtained during July 2017, found that the 85^th percentile traffic speed was nine (9) mph over the posted speed limit of 25 mph, which meets the criteria for installing traffic calming devices. City staff recommended approval of the request. Seven (7) residents spoke in favor of the traffic calming devices and one (1) resident spoke in opposition. The Transportation commission voted 11-0 to recommend approval of the request.
Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor		Safe, Healthy, and Welcoming Neighborhoods
Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):		The fiscal impact to the City is approximately $40,000. The 2018 budget set aside $200,000 for traffic calming projects. If approved by the City Commission, the project will be placed on the list of Approved Traffic Calming Projects for future consideration.
Attachments:		Meeting Minutes Report & Attachments

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