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

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Level I The first level improvement for traffic calming that should be considered are passive traffic control treatments, known as Level I. Level I improvements are less restrictive measures, and do not require a neighborhood vote. The improvements used in Level I include: trimming bushes to allow better sight distance; pavement markings and striping; increased police enforcement; traffic speed display signs; neighborhood awareness campaigns; and education. This reduces the need for installing physical devices on every local street. If a marked crosswalk is recommended for installation where ADA-compliant ramps do not currently exist, the improvement will be automatically treated as a Level II solution. Level E Level II improvements should be considered only after Level I treatments have been in place for a minimum of 6 months and data collection and analysis indicate the problem(s) has not been resolved, or as determined by the Public Works Director. Level II improvements focus on physical devices such as speed cushions, traffic circles, and chicanes to calm traffic. These solution alternatives are much costlier than Level I and are generally permanent. Therefore, a more detailed evaluation is required and approval by key departments and impacted area residents is required before the implementation. The detailed evaluation includes as follows: • The speed, volume and accident history collected during the preliminary evaluation. • Collect new traffic speed and volume data and accident history for the past three consecutive years. • Other factors such as proximity to schools, parks and other pedestrian generators, lack of sidewalks, accessibility, presence of bicycle facilities, and other roadway characteristics. • Identify users of the affected streets. • Identify traffic and major pedestrian generators, such as schools, parks and shopping centers. • Analyze street use with respect to street classification. • Document any other relative factors. Process for Qualifying for Level II Treatments If the traffic problem(s) has not resolved with Level I treatments, an impact area is established by staff. The impact area includes the location requesting treatment as well as other streets in the immediate area that could be impacted by Level II treatment installation. Plan Development Once an area has been selected for a traffic -calming project, steps need to be taken to determine solutions. The applications are prioritized based on the scores. The highest-ranking applications will be given priority in moving forward into Plan Development, as funding allows. Since Level I solutions are simpler in scope, the solution formulation process can usually be handled by staff. Public meetings are not usually required, although some type of public communication is beneficial and recommended. 3 31