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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: February 20, 2007
Item # 5
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Stephen C. Krug
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Reviewed By:
Department Director:
City Manager:
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Subject: Clarke Road Speed Limit Change.
Background Summary:
At the October 7, 2003 regular meeting of the City Commission, the speed limit on Clarke Road from A
D. Mims Road to Clarcona Ocoee Road was lowered to 35 MPH. This was done to facilitate safe
pedestrian and non-motorized wheeled vehicle use on the road alongside motorized vehicles prior to the
installation of sidewalks.
Per the Commission's request, Public Works collected speed data at six (6) locations. The majority of
vehicles are traveling between 44 and 46 MPH on this section of Clarke Road.
Based on the development in this area with sidewalk extending the entire length on the east side of the
road and the speed data collected, Public Works is requesting that the speed limit be raised to the
original design speed limit of 45 MPH.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve raising the speed limit on Clarke Road
between AD. Mims Road and Clarcona Ocoee Road from 35 MPH to 45 MPH.
Recommendations
Recommend approval to raise the speed limit on Clarke Road between AD. Mims Road and Clarcona
Ocoee Road from 35 MPH to 45 MPH.
Attachments:
None.
Financial Impact:
The minimal sign cost can be performed in house utilizing operating budget line items.
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x'J
Public Hearing
_ Ordinance First Reading
Ordinance Second Reading
Resolution
_ Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
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_ Consent Agenda
Public Hearing
_ Regular Agenda
Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
_ Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney
Reviewed by Finance Dept.
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City Manager
Robert Frank
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Commissioners
Gary Hood. District 1
Scott Anderson. District 2
Rustv Johnson. District 3
Joel Keller. District 4
Mayor
S. Scott Vandergrift
STAFF REPORT
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FROM:
Stephen C. Krug, Public Works Director
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
DATE:
February 20, 2007
Improving a great comnumity
RE: Clarke Road Speed Limit Change.
ISSUE
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve raising the speed limit on Clarke Road
between A.D. Mims Road and Clarcona Ocoee Road from 35 MPH to 45 MPH.
BACKGROUNDIDISCUSSION
At the October 7, 2003 regular meeting of the City Commission, the speed limit on Clarke Road from
A. D. Mims Road to Clarcona Ocoee Road was lowered to 35 MPH. This was done to facilitate safe
pedestrian and non-motorized wheeled vehicle use on the road alongside motorized vehicles prior to
the installation of sidewalks.
Per the Commission's request, Public Works collected speed data at six (6) locations. The locations
were north and south bound at:
1. Between Fire Station NO.2 and Bartram Way.
2. Between Hackney Prairie Road and Majestic Elm Blvd.
3. Between Majestic Elm Blvd. And Orchard Park Drive.
The majority of vehicles are traveling between 44 and 46 MPH on this section of Clarke Road.
Based on the development in this area with sidewalk extending the entire length on the east side of
the road and the speed data collected, Public Works is requesting that the speed limit be raised to the
original design speed limit of 45 MPH.
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