AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2020-22, on the second of two readings, reducing the speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour along the 500 block of Harvey Street between North Street and Blanco Street; authorizing the installation of signs and traffic control devices reflecting the new speed limit; directing that the traffic register maintained under Section 82.067 of the San Marcos City Code be amended to reflect the new speed limit; and including procedural provisions.
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Meeting date: May 5, 2020
Department: Public Services (Tom Taggart)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $300
Account Number: 10006147.53230
Funds Available: $38893
Account Name: Traffic-Signs
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: approved on 1st reading on April 21, 2020
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Background Information:
Pursuant with Sec. 82.066, all regulatory signs where the authority to install is not specifically delegated to the traffic engineer, requires approval from City Council by ordinance.
The Public Services Department received a petition from residents on the 500 block of Harvey Street between North Street and Blanco Street to reduce the traffic speed from 30 mph to 25 mph. Along the roadway segment there are 19 physical addresses and the petition received 11 responses in support of a 25 mph speed limit change.
Harvey Street is a local residential street approximately 28 feet wide without sidewalk. The 85th percentile speed is 24.9 mph.
State law allows the establishment of speed limits with 5 mph of the 85th percentile speed.
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Recommendation:
City staff recommends approval of the 25 mph speed on 500 block of Harvey Street (from North Street to Blanco Street).