Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Establishing a Speed Limit on Westridge Boulevard from Eden Drive to Coit Road
Summary
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
CONTACT: Gary Graham, P.E., PTOE, Transportation Manager
Jack Carr, P.E., Director of Engineering
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of the Ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· This Ordinance will establish a speed limit of 40 mph on Westridge Boulevard from Eden Drive to Coit Road.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Construction of South two lanes of Westridge Boulevard has been completed between Eden Drive and Coit Road; therefore, a speed limit needs to be established along this section.
· When developing a recommendation for a speed limit, factors to be considered include:
o The design speed
o The 85th percentile speed
o The existing speed limit on adjacent sections of the same roadway
· A design speed of 45 mph was used for this section of Westridge Boulevard.
· A speed study was conducted in January, 2013, shows the 85th percentile speed for eastbound traffic is 46 mph and 44 mph for the westbound traffic.
· The existing speed limit on Westridge Boulevard from Custer Road to Eden Drive is 40 mph.
· Establishing the speed limit on Westridge Boulevard from Eden Drive to Coit Road at 40 mph will provide a consistent speed limit along the entire length of this roadway.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· None
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A