Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Establishing a Speed Limit on Ridge Road, South of US 380
Summary
MEETING DATE: July 20, 2010
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Robyn Root, P.E., Traffic Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of the Ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Ordinance establishes a speed limit of 40 mph for Ridge Road, south of US 380.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Ridge Road south of US 380 is currently under construction and will be opened to traffic in August.
• Many factors are considered in recommending speed limits along roadways. These factors include the design speed and the existing speed limit along other sections of the same roadway.
• The design speed for this roadway is 45 mph and the speed limit on all of the other segments of this roadway is 40 mph.
• Establishing a speed limit of 40 mph for this remaining section will keep the speed limit consistent along the entire length of Ridge Road.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• None
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A