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| Council Meeting Date: |
September 24, 2009 |
Contact Person: |
John Abraham, Engineering Dept. |
| Submitting Department: |
Transportation |
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Citywide |
| Staff Recommendations: |
Approve |
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| Agenda Wording: |
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Consideration and action on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program to replace the existing City of Surprise Speed Hump Policy
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| Motion: |
| I move to approve the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program |
| Background: |
The Traffic Management Program was put together based on research on similar programs across the Country and in the Valley. The Surprise Neighborhood Traffic Management Program was created to address neighborhood traffic safety concerns while enabling citizens and/or community groups to become actively involved in the improvement process. This program allows City staff and the community to work together to create safe and pleasant conditions in our residential areas for motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and residents. This program is designed to alleviate concerns such as speeding, traffic crashes, cut-through traffic, and pedestrian and bicyclist safety. The program involves residents working closely with City staff to improve traffic safety in their neighborhood through Education, Enforcement and Engineering. This was presented to Council on August 13, 2009 at the work session.
$25,000 has been approved by City Council in the FY2010 budget for the City's existing Speed Hump Program. The NTMP will replace the SHP and utilize the budget item for the NTMP for initial costs, such as setup, brochures, traffic studies, etc. Design and construction of any physical traffic calming devices will be borne by the area residents.
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The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program item has not been approved by the Mayor and Council in the FY2010 budget. However, the Speed Hump Program was approved as part of the Transportation Consultant General line-item 21212-545-112-38199-29999. The total FY2010 budget for that account is $200,300, of which $25,000 is for the Speed Hump Program. Upon approval of this item it is anticipated that all funds will be expended and the project completed by June 30, 2010. Any associated operating costs of this item have been included in the current year base budget or have been planned for the following fiscal year.
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