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Date- Jul 20, 2026 at 3:07:09 PM
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Hi James,
Below is the report that I got pertaining to the results of the traffic study on Royal
Palms Drive.
Tiffany Layson
Police Commander, Operations Division
Atlantic Beach Police Department
850 Seminole Rd
Atlantic Beach FL 32233
(904)247-5876
tlayson@coab..us
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From: Jamison, Chase - cjamison@coab.us>
Sent: Monday, July 20, 202612:06 PM
To: Layson, Tiffany <tlayson@coab.us>
Subject: Royal Palms
We previously did a study on Royal Palms during June, however there was an
oversight with the speed display trailer being in place during the count. This was a
miscommunication and it wasn't pulled from the area after we went to do the
count. Out of concern that may have skewed the data results, we did not utilize
that count and I had the counter re -deployed after I learned the trailer was in place
during the count.
During the second count, the counter was placed on 7/2/2026 and removed on
7/13/2026. In total, 59,852 vehicles were counted during the study. This averaged
to 5,406 vehicles per day travelling on Royal Palms, consistent with it being a
collector roadway moving residential traffic from local streets to the main arterial
roadway of Atlantic Blvd, as well as connecting to the collector roadway of
Penman Rd moving traffic through Neptune and Jacksonville Beach. The speed
data showed the average mean speed of traffic at 31mph. The 85th percentile
speed, or the speed at which 85 percent of vehicles were traveling at or below,
was 36mph. This is clearly in excess of the posted 25mph speed limit.
One of the main questions we get with this is that the speed limit may be too low
based on driver behavior. One of the key metrics traffic engineers examine is that
85th Percentile speed, with general practice to set the speed limit within 5mph of
that 85th percentile speed. Using that metric, it would indicate the speed limit for
Royal Palms Dr should increase to 30mph, 35mph, or even 40mph. However,
other metrics must also be examined. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD) defines considerations that should be considered when setting
speed limits. The MUTCD has been adopted by the city in ordinance and all traffic
control devices and regulation must meet its standards. Specifically concerning
setting of speed limits, the MUTCD, section 26.21, states the following should be
considered:
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Roadway environment (such as roadside development, number and frequency of
driveways and access points, and land use), functional classification, public transit
volume and location or frequency of stops, parking practices, and pedestrian and
bicycle facilities and activity;
Roadway characteristics (such as lane widths, shoulder condition, grade,
alignment, median type, and sight distance);
Geographic context (such as an urban district, rural town center, non -urbanized
rural area, or suburban area), and multi -modal trip generation;
Reported crash experience for at least a 12 -month period;
Speed distribution of free-flowing vehicles including the pace, median (50th -
percentile), and 85th percentile speeds; and
A review of past speed studies to identify any trends in operating speeds.
Taking these factors into consideration, a 25mph speed limit is appropriate, and
we would not want to recommend an increase to the speed limit. There are
considerations supporting an increase, including that this is a collector roadway
with higher volumes, roads are of acceptable width and design (straight, flat, no
sight issues), no crash history within the previous 18 months (0 crashes on Royal
Palms from 1/1/25-5/19/26), and speed distribution data show higher speeds (pace
speeds 28mph-37mph accounting for 70% of traffic, median 50th percentile
speed of 32mph, and 85th percentile speed of 36mph). However, there are other
considerations which would warrant ensuring slower speeds. This includes the
frequency of driveways from homes on the roadway creating conflicts, pedestrian
and non -vehicle traffic use, and that this is a residential area. The 25mph speed
limit in place strikes that balance and falls in line with the characteristics desired
by both the City and its residents.
Based on that determination that the speed limit should NOT be raised, other
alternatives should be looked at. This includes enforcement and other speed -
reduction countermeasures. Based on the data, a directed enforcement effort has
been started to conduct enforcement on Royal Palms Dr. We have identified the
best times to conduct enforcement based on the speed data and directed patrol
and specialized traffic enforcement units to conduct speed enforcement in this
area. This is planned to run through the remainder of July and into August and will
be re-evaluated at that time. Additionally, a countermeasure for speeding already
in place, fixed speed display boards, but one sign is currently obscured by foliage.
I have reached out to the city Public Works Department to trim this foliage to
ensure it is visible and functional. Additional traffic calming device requests from
citizens may be petitioned through the city's Neighborhoods Department and is
not a Police Department function.
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Lieutenant Chase Jamison
Patrol & Enforcement Lieutenant
Atlantic Beach Police Department
O. 904-247-5859 ext. 5964<tel:904-247-5856> I F. 904-270-2500
cjami n@cel . <mailtoicja ion coab.us> I ww)&.cQab.us/police<http://
www.coab.us/police>
850 Seminole Rd, Atlantic Beach FL 32233-4445
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WELCOME
To the Atlantic Beach City Commission Meeting
We will conduct meetings of the City Commission with a level of civility and respect that the democratic process
deserves. This allows for better public input and supports making the best decisions for the citizens who we are here
to serve. We ask that everyone in the meeting practice the following principles of Respect for each other.
RESPECT
Refrain from putdowns, criticism and personal attacks.
Encourage others to state their views.
Support each other, even if you don't agree.
Practice active listening.
Express yourself assertively, not aggressively, not submissively.
Collaborate, do not compete or collude.
Trust each other, unless and until such trust is violated.
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