Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Motion to Approve Staff's Recommendation to Classify SW Idol Avenue's Traffic Environment as Type III - Other
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Submitted By: Joseph DeFronzo, PE, RSP1, Eng., CIP & Support Division Director, Public Works
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Executive Summary (General Business): The section of SW Idol Avenue under consideration is from SW Savona Boulevard to SW Yamada Road and SW Yamada Road from SW Idol Avenue to SW Gig Place. Per the City's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy (NTCP) adopted May 18, 2020, this application is being brought for Council consideration for classification of the subject roadway traffic patterns as "Type III - Other". Classification as "Type III" will allow the application to move forward to the conceptual design phase. The adopted NTCP allows local and collector roadways with vehicular volumes and 85th percentile speeds within 20% of the minimums set forth in the Policy to be brought forward for Council consideration upon recommendation by the Public Works Director or designee. In addition to volumes and speeds, the Policy takes into consideration the number of bus stops, availability of sidewalks, roadway lighting, crash history, etc. prior to making a recommendation to City Council.
Presentation Information: There is no presentation, but staff is available to answer any questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve staff's recommendation to classify the subject portion of SW Idol Avenue and SW Yamada Road as "Type III-Other" allowing the application to proceed to the conceptual design phase in the application process.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and provide staff comments and direction on how to move forward.
2. Move that the Council not approve classifying the roadway as "Type III-Other" and provide direction.
Background: The City's NTCP adopted on Ma...
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