CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

Department:	Public Works		Commission Meeting Date:  November 21, 2017
Staff Contact:	Zach Baker, P.E.
Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:
Approve request for Traffic Calming on Kensington Road between 27^th Street and 28^th Street and Deny request to replace the yield sign at 28^th Street and Kensington Road with a stop sign.
Executive Summary:		At the November 6, 2017 Transportation Commission Meeting, the board considered a request to install traffic calming devices on Kensington Road between 27^th Street and 28^th Street. There was also a request to replace the yield sign at 28^th Street and Kensington Road with a stop sign. Traffic data was obtained by city staff. City staff found the 85^th percentile traffic speeds are six (6) mph over the speed limit of 30 mph on Kensington Road. This is greater than five (5) mph over the posted speed limit, which meets criteria for installing traffic calming devices. City staff recommended approval of the traffic calming request. Traffic volumes and crash data obtained did not meet criteria for installing a stop sign at the intersection of Kensington Road and 28^th Street. City staff recommended denial of the stop sign request. The Transportation Commission voted (11-0) to recommend approval of traffic calming on Kensington Road between 27^th Street and 28^th Street and deny the request for installation of a stop sign at the 28^th Street and Kensington Road intersection.
Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor		Safe, Healthy, and Welcoming Neighborhoods
Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):		The fiscal impact to the City is approximately $8000.  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:		Report & Attachments TC Meeting Minutes

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