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AGENDA ITEM #3B
FEBRUARY 23, 2004
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
~. AGENDA ITEM: Traffic Calming on Plaza
SUBMITTED BY: Donna Kaluzniak, Utility Direct r
DATE: February 17, 2004
""" BACKGROUND: A study by the Public Safety Department determined there is a speeding
problem on Plaza east of the 5-way intersection. At the January 26, 2004 Commission meeting,
staff was asked to prepare a drawing showing a traffic calming method other than speed bumps
or humps, such as chicanes.
Staff has prepared the attached drawing showing proposed locations for chicanes, a traffic
calming method that requires the driver to negotiate two or more curb extensions in an "S"
configuration. The chicanes are proposed approximately halfway down the third median, which
was determined the best location to avoid other conflicts with existing driveways and utilities.
The chicanes could be landscaped with flowerbeds or low shrubs, however trees would not be
~. recommended as they could reduce visibility for citizens backing out of their driveway. It
appears that a minimum of two parking spaces would be lost on each side of Plaza if the
chicanes were installed.
BUDGET: The estimated cost for the chicanes is approximately $15,000.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff with direction on the desired traffic calming method to
design and build.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Drawing of proposed chicanes on Plaza.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
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