CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

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Department:

Public Works

Commission Meeting Date:  Nov 21, 2017

Staff Contact:

Nick Voss, Project Engineer

Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:

 

Deny request for traffic calming measures on Cedarwood Avenue from 25th to 26th Street.

 

Executive Summary:

At the November 6, 2017 Transportation Commission Meeting, the board considered a request to install traffic calming devices on Cedarwood Avenue from 25th to 26th Street. In May 2017 the Transportation Commission received a request for traffic calming. Traffic data was obtained by city staff. City staff found the 85th percentile traffic speeds are one (1) mph over the posted speed limit of 30 mph. These speeds are not five (5) mph over the posted speed limit, and do not meet criteria for installing traffic calming devices. City staff recommended denial of the request.

 

Two (2) residents provided email correspondence in favor of traffic calming. That correspondence is attached with this memo. The Transportation commission voted 11-0 to recommend denying the request.

Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor

 

Safe, Healthy, and Welcoming Neighborhoods

 

Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):

Denial of the request, as recommended, has no fiscal impact on the City.

Attachments:

Meeting Minutes

Report & Attachments

 

 

 

Reviewed By:

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