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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-2008 TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES Caldwell City Traffic Commission Minutes ��� �� January 7, 2008 10:30 AM `�� ,:..� Present: Chairman Law, Chief WendelsdorF, Brian Biliingsley, Chief Aligood :��iy''� Secretary: Tammy Frans � Old Business - 1. Request "Left Turn Signal" at Linden and Caldwell Blvd. (Anonymous) TC reviewed and discussed accident history provided by Chief Allgood and agreed an upgrade at the above location should be considered. Data and request for follow-uo with ITD has been fon�arde� rr� R�P�t Q��� ;,, tno Gn�;;�e�;;�g department. ActiQn: Action taken. New Business 1. Request "Speed Limit" signs on Larch Street. (Detective Devin Riley) Detective Riley was notified by Ms. Robin Navarro that there are no Speed Limit signs on Larch Street but there is an increasing and on-going speeding issue. Detective Riley performed a surveill�nc� of the arPa and f��!nd R�s. !�a :�arre's cbse ��ati�� ,;, be accurate. Detective Riley believes speed limit signs would be helpful to let driver's know how fast they can drive. A posted speed limit would also be helpful to officers in writing infractions. Upon discussion, Chief Allgood added that the CPD has received numerous other complaints regarding speeding on the street. Usual policy for additional signage is for the cost of the signage to fall to the requestoNs. However the TC felt Larch Street differs in the following ways; • it is like a classified street with regional imjpact • it is a non-subdivision street • it is close to a school Considering those differences, a motion was made to post speed limit signs on Larch Street, between Illinois Avenue and Indiana Avenue, at the expense of the City,. The speed limit posted will be based on a suggested speed limit to be determined by Chief Allgood after further investigation of the area. Traffic Commission agreed unanimously for the motion ����+�nFu�����ot�- Review and determine appropriate Speed limit. A����=:��������r�-� Upon receiving the suggested speed limit, request signage installation from the Street Department. The next Traffic Commission Meeting will be February 4, 2008 @ 10:30 in the Mayors conference room.