HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 06 14 Consent Item B
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM
B
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
June 14, 1999
Meeting
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Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Department Recommending the City Commission Consider a
Policy for Designating Vehicular Travel Lanes
PURPOSE: The purpose ofthis Board item is to recommend that the City Commission
consider a policy of designating Vehicular Travel Lanes on 24 Foot width roads
which is 10 Foot Minimum for Travel Lanes and 2 Foot non-vehicular lanes on
both sides of the road.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The City Commission approved standards for the striping of bike lanes on
collector roads on September 28, 1998, based on staff recommendations. Valid concerns
were raised prior to the implementation of the striping about safety and legal issues that,
upon review, were not properly addressed in the development of the recommended
standards. In particular, the bike lane on only one side of the road is a problem.
The revised recommendation is to stripe a two foot non-vehicular lane on both
sides of the collector road system which provides a ten foot travel lane in both directions.
The minimum for a bike/pedestrian lane should be four feet as referenced in the Manual
of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design. Construction and Maintenance for Streets
and Highways - 1989 Edition by FDOT and The Guide for the Development of Bicycle
Facilities by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
The two foot non-vehicular lane created would not be designated as a bike lane because it
does not meet the four foot minimum width requirement. However, it could be used for
bicycling and any other non-vehicular use.
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The striping of a non-vehicular lane as a traffic calming measure will probably
have a minimal effect in reducing cutthrough traffic although it may reduce speeds
somewhat. This is based on conversations with Mr. Lockwood of the City of West Palm
Beach and traffic calming reference materials. However, the creation of non-vehicular
lanes where practical does help develop and promote a bicycling and pedestrian
transportation network which can create an ambiance in the community.
The funding provided will allow us to install two stripes on 55,500 linear feet of
roadway. A total of 86,500 linear feet of collector roads are eligible excluding Seneca
Boulevard, which the Chelsea Woods HOA has asked not to be included. The roads and
footages are as follows:
Hayes Road
Shore Road
Alton Road
Dolphin Road
Northern Way (N)
Tuscora Drive
Vistawilla Drive
Dyson Drive
FUNDING:
5,000 ft.
6,000 ft.
3,000 ft.
6,000 ft.
14,000 ft.
5,000 ft.
4,000 ft.
4,500 ft.
Moss Road
S. Edgemon Ave.
Shepard Road
Trotwood Boulevard
Northern Way (S)
Greenbriar Lane
Shetland Avenue
TOTAL
5,500 ft.
8,000 ft.
7,500 ft.
2,500 ft.
11,000 ft.
4,500 ft.
2.500 ft.
89,000 ft.
The City Commission previously appropriated $30,000 in additional funds for this
project in the Public Works capital improvements line code (4410-56310). These funds
will provide 55,500 linear feet road with two 4" white thermoplastic stripes at $0.27 per
foot. The cost to do the entire 89,000 feet would be approximately $48,000.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that that the City Commission consider a policy of designating
Vehicular Travel Lanes on 24 foot width roads which provides ala foot minimum width
for travel lanes and 2 foot non-vehicular lanes for each travel direction of the road.
Streets to be completed within the original $30,000 appropriation include; Hayes Road,
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Shore Road, Alton Road, Shepard Road, Northern Way (N & S), Tuscora Drive,
and Vistawilla Drive.
IMPLEMENTATION:
The striping will be completed within thirty days of approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COMMISSION ACTION: