Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Garry Ford, City Engineer
Contact Info
(830) 221-4020 - gford@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Discuss and consider approval of the installation of speed humps on Lakeview Boulevard between California Boulevard and Eden Hill Communities.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Council District: 4
Citizens submitted a request for the installation of speed humps or other traffic calming devices on Lakeview Boulevard between California Boulevard and Eden Hill Communities. Lakeview Boulevard is classified as a minor collector on the 2012 approved thoroughfare plan and provides direct access to residential properties.
The request was evaluated based on petition, operational and geometric requirements established in the City of New Braunfels Speed Hump Policy approved by City Council in 1999. Thirty-eight signatures were required to meet the two-thirds requirement, and 38 signatures were received. These requirements are listed in the attachment to this report.
If the request is approved, the street will be placed on the list of streets eligible for speed hump installation for up to three years. Speed hump projects will be prioritized according to the criteria established in the Speed Hump Policy. The Speed Hump Policy also states that the alteration or removal of speed humps requires the same petition process as the installation request, with at least two-thirds of all adjacent households and businesses in favor of speed hump removal. The city will not provide any funding for the removal of speed humps if it is requested.
Lakeview Boulevard does not have standard street curbs and additional curbing is required to be installed at the speed hump locations to minimize vehicles driving off the roadway to avoid the speed humps. The additional curbing will increase the cost of the speed hump installation by approximately $2,000 to 4,000 depending on location.
Funding
The City has specific funding for the installation of speed humps. This is the fifth speed hump request for the FY 2017-2018 budget and there is not adequate funding for the speed hump request. The installation of the proposed speed humps will be considered in the FY2018-2019 budget.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
2006 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Goal 21: Provide a system of convenient and safe transportation facilities through comprehensive, cooperative and continuing transportation system planning and development.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Speed hump installation cost including speed cushions and signing for one set of speed humps costs approximately $14,000 to $18,000 depending on location.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This item was considered and unanimously approved by the Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board at their meeting on March 8, 2018.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of speed humps on Lakeview Boulevard as it meets the criteria established in the Speed Hump Policy.