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File #: 24-985    Name:
Type: Presentation Status: Individual Item Ready
File created: 7/24/2024 In control: Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board
On agenda: 8/8/2024 Final action:
Title: Presentation, discussion, and possible recommendation to staff on a Speed Management Program to replace the current Speed Hump Policy.

PRESENTER: Presenter

Garry Ford, Transportation and Capital Improvements Director

Carly Farmer, Engineer

 

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SUBJECT: Title

Presentation, discussion, and possible recommendation to staff on a Speed Management Program to replace the current Speed Hump Policy.

 

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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements

 

 

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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All

 

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The City’s Speed Hump Policy was adopted by the City Council in 1999. Staff is developing a new Speed Management Program to replace the existing policy to be more responsive to the community, address traffic safety issues and concerns, and develop a program to the latest state of the practice. Developing a new Speed Management Program is a recommended policy from the City’s Street Safety Action Plan adopted by the City Council in early 2024.

 

ISSUE:

The City’s Speed Hump Policy was adopted by the City Council in 1999 and is in need to be updated to the latest state of the practice.

 

STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:

Economic Mobility Enhanced Connectivity Community Identity

Organizational Excellence Community Well-Being N/A

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FISCAL IMPACT:

A new Speed Management Program will require designated funds to successfully implement measures to manage speed on the City’s transportation network.

 

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RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends developing a new Speed Management Program to replace the existing Speed Hump Policy.