08-06-18 Handout - Commissioner Norris elolt XliAltiatd--
PROPOSAL FOR FY GIB-2019 BUDGET:
Traffic Calming Measures on Main Street
Brittany Norris I August 8th,2078.
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provide safe and comfortable access for residents, ; i l ry
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WHAT IS TRAFFIC CALMING? ; .F ' E. i
A system of road planning,design,and maintenance 1 - , i;'
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aside from that of motor vehicle traffic.In general, I -} res
the end goal is to slow down and reduce negative ,-�t�+= i',!` ti! `f'�'�s-, / �_.
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Include line item o 000- 0 000 for a traffic ' s�,
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engineering study and/or implentation of traffic ;•;'I , r1
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calming measures. A study of Main Street should aye��, 4a¢ f .I t ,
take into consideration existing conditions and gy roar I '. ' 't . J' '
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desired outcomes with a goal of recommending ,;1 I I r
feasible and beneficial solutions that calm traffic. is i, � . Beaches Veteran's
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LIST OF POSSIBLE SOLUTE1-NS:
Traffic Calming Strategies
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IST OF POSSE:LF SOLUTIONS:
Traffic Calming Strategies
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Several studies from the Iowa Department of _ �" p t" j
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Transportation have shown a 4o percent speed ,'.•,./ . . . .P:- `'' , `' H - y = •! 4
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reduction for most vehicles.These effects translate , —; -� , v ro
to fewer accidents—children are much less likely
to be struck by cars in neighborhoods where speed
humps are installed. - • �`
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The principle of a traffic calming pinch-point is to
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Continue Reading:nacto.org/docs/usdg/two_�way_-
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RESSURCES WORTH INVESTIGATING:
To strongtowns.org/slowthecars
*smartgrowthamerica.org -
globaldesigningcities.org
*streetmix.net
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