TIC 2018-11-13 Item 2E - Resolution - Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program

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City of Ti Public Works Department - Henry Hash, Director INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee FROM: Henry Hash, Public Works Director // /- BY: Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: November 9, 2018 SUBJECT: Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Resolution for Adoption ISSUE Resolution to adopt the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP). Allan Ekberg, Mayor BACKGROUND In June 2005, the Transportation Committee approved a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP). At that time, no budget was established nor was staffing provided for managing the program. Two pilot projects, one in 2008 and one in 2017, have been completed. Since then, interest in the City providing a robust traffic calming program has increased significantly. In 2018, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has discussed and expressed the desire for a fair, equitable, and objective program. DISCUSSION Per the direction of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, staff is presenting an updated NTCP. Staff has formatted the NTCP to allow for ease of implementation with minimum hurdles, especially for Level I improvements. Level I improvements are passive traffic control treatments that can be implemented quickly and inexpensively and are often all that is needed to address neighborhood complaints. Level II treatments are physical devices, often permanently installed, which require more extensive design efforts and are costlier. Additionally, Level II treatments require coordination and concurrence with the Police and Fire departments and approval from the Council. Emergency services are included as Level II devices as they can negatively impact response times. FINANCIAL IMPACT Earlier this year, Public Works staff proposed a $400,000 budget for the Traffic Calming/Residential Safety Improvement Program which is currently in the Mayor's proposed budget for 2019-2020. The budget will be shared between traffic calming efforts and other safety improvements in residential areas. Design of the improvements, purchasing of equipment, and construction and installation costs will all be funded through these budgeted capital funds. RECOMMENDATION Council is being asked to approve the Resolution adopting the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and consider this item at the November 26, 2018 Committee of the Whole and the December 3, 2018 Regular Meeting. ATTACHMENT • Draft Resolution • Draft Neighborhood Traffic Control Program w:1pw englprojectsla- rw 8 rs projects\traffic calmingltukwila traffic calming programOnfo memo - ntcp resolution 110918 gl.docx 25