Policy for Speed Cushion Installation
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POLICY FOR SPEED CUSHION INSTALLATION Community Development - Engineering July 2020 Table of Contents POLICY ............................................................................................................................................. 1 SPEED CUSHION STANDARD DETAIL A-1 ........................................................................................ 3 SPEED CUSHION STANDARD DETAIL A-2 ........................................................................................ 4 SPEED CUSHION STANDARD DETAIL A-3 ........................................................................................ 5 SPEED CUSHION REQUEST FORM ................................................................................................... 6 STREET CLASSIFICATION EXHIBIT .................................................................................................... 7 SPEED LIMIT EXHIBIT ....................................................................................................................... 8 Engineering Community Development Department 10000 N El Mirage Road, El Mirage 85335 623-972-8116; Fax 623-876-4605; TDD 623-933-3258 www.elmirageaz.gov CITY OF EL MIRAGE POLICY FOR SPEED CUSHION INSTALLATION July 1, 2020 Request & Evaluation - Residents may request speed cushions through a petition process to address speeding concerns. An engineering and safety evaluation of any speed cushion request will be made to determine that the guidelines listed below are met. Since speed cushions have a wide-ranging impact not only on the vehicles crossing them, but also on the residents living on the immediate and nearby streets, the installation will be studied within the context of an overall Neighborhood Traffic Management Study. Speed cushion requests will be handled in the order in which they are received. City staff will coordinate with the requestor to select proposed locations for installation. The cost of the evaluation and the installation of approved speed cushions will be paid for by the City based on the annual funding provided. Speed - Speed cushions will be considered on local or collector streets where the posted speed does not exceed 30 mph. See Page 7 for Street Classifications and Page 8 for Speed Limits. Should the speed on these streets exceed the posted speed by 8 mph or more by at least 85% of those vehicles using the street, speed cushions may be considered. If the speed requirements are not met at the time of the initial study, then a second study can be conducted twelve months later to determine if the street meets the qualification. Traffic Volumes – Each individual street location should be evaluated to justify installing speed cushions. Streets with volumes less than 400 vehicles per day will not be considered for speed cushions. However, if a study shows that area drivers are using a street as a "cut-through" route, then speed cushions may be installed regardless of speed or volumes. Emergency and Transit Routes – Prior to approving the locations for speed cushion installation, the proposed locations will be reviewed with police, fire, ambulance and other emergency service departments. In addition, consideration will be given to other potentially affected groups such as transit agencies, school districts, refuse collection agencies, etc. Should the proposed installation of speed cushions have a significant impact on providing emergency services, the request for installation may be denied. Resident Surveys – Prior to obtaining signatures, City staff will determine the petition area. Resident surveys are required to determine support for speed cushion installation after it is determined that a particular street is eligible for speed cushions. A documented majority of the residents should be in favor of speed cushion installations. Signatures of the owner or the occupant are acceptable. Where proposed speed cushion locations are determined, 100% of those signatures of the properties within 100 feet are required, whereas, 75% of the resident’s signatures on the rest of the affected street are required. If the area contains a Homeowners’ Association (HOA) common area, the HOA Board must gain approval through board action documented in the official meeting minutes. Petitions shall be completed and returned to the City of El Mirage within three months. 1 2 Speed Cushion Installation – After obtaining all studies, approvals, and appropriate neighborhood surveys, the City will arrange to have its contractor install the speed cushions at the City’s expense. Appropriate signs and striping will be installed by the City. Speed Cushion Removal – Installations cannot be considered for removal for at least one year after installation. The process to remove the installation follows the same petition requirements. Contact: Bryce Christo at 623-876-2974 3 4 5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION 10000 N. El Mirage Road El Mirage, AZ 85335 Phone: 623-876-2974 www.elmirageaz.gov SPEED CUSHION REQUEST FORM Residents may begin the process for requesting Speed Cushions through the El Mirage Engineering Division. Please read the “City of El Mirage Policy for Speed Cushion Installation" on page 1 to determine if your street is eligible and for the full process and requirements. The Engineering Division will review and approve/deny the request. • Staff will conduct a traffic count on the street to determine vehicle speeds and volumes. Local and collector streets with 85th percentile speeds at least 8 miles per hour above the posted speed limit and volumes over 400 vehicles per day may qualify. • Staff will identify proposed speed cushion locations and create a "Preliminary Location" map. • Staff will review the locations with emergency service departments and other affected agencies. • Staff will create and send the requestor a petition with the area required to collect signatures. • 100% of properties within 100 feet of the proposed locations & 75% on the rest of the affected street must sign and indicate "YES" for the request to be completed. Please complete the information below: Requested Street to be Considered: _______________________________________________________________ Nearest Cross Street: __________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name: ____________________________ Address: __________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________ I understand this request will be processed according to the procedures detailed in the "City of El Mirage Policy for Speed Cushion Installation". I agree to be the contact person for the above request. Signature of Applicant _________________________________________________ Date ____________________ Please send the completed form to: City of El Mirage Community Development - Engineering Re: Speed Cushion Request 10000 N. El Mirage Road El Mirage, AZ 85335 For Office Use Only APPROVED DENIED 6 60 Greenway Rd Thunderbird Rd Cactus Rd Peoria Ave Olive Ave Northern Ave El Mirage Rd Dysart Rd Grand Ave LOCAL STREET COLLECTOR STREET MAJOR ARTERIAL FLOODPLAIN CITY BOUNDARY 0 0.5 1 0.25 Miles Source: City of El Mirage: D&CS - Engineering Note: Street classification are base off the City of El Mirage City Code 75.03. Street Classifications Map Prepared by: D&CS - Planning & Zoning/GIS April 2016 7 PLEASE NOTE THAT: - THE SPEED LIMIT APPROACHING SCHOOL ZONES WITH YELLOW SCHOOL CROSSWALKS WHEN PORTABLE SIGNS ARE IN PLACE IS 15 MPH. - THE SPEED LIMIT APPROACHING SCHOOL ZONES WITH FLASHING SIGNAL LIGHTS IS 25 MPH. SCHOOL ZONES WITH FLASHING SIGNALS ARE NUMBERED ABOVE AND LISTED BELOW: 3. EL MIRAGE ELEMENTARY - 7:30AM TO 3:30PM 4. THOMPSON RANCH ELEMENTARY - 8:30AM TO 4:30PM NORTHERN AVE OLIVE AVE PEORIA AVE CACTUS RD THUNDERBIRD RD GREENWAY RD DYSART RD EL MIRAGE RD GRAND AVE NORTHERN PKWY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, CREATED: MARCH 2019 SPEED LIMIT MAP THOMPSON RANCH RD #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 - THE SPEED LIMIT ON ALL LOCAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS IS 25 MPH, EXCEPT 119TH AVENUE FROM MYER LANE TO CACTUS ROAD AND THUNDERBIRD ROAD EAST FROM THUNDERBIRD ROAD TO MAIN STREET. - SCHOOL ZONES ARE NUMBERED ON THE MAP ABOVE AND LISTED BELOW: 1. DYSART ELEMENTARY 2. RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY 3. EL MIRAGE ELEMENTARY 4. THOMPSON RANCH ELEMENTARY 5. SURPRISE ELEMENTARY LEGEND: POSTED SPEED LIMIT 25 MPH 30 MPH 35 MPH 40 MPH 45 MPH 50 MPH CITY BOUNDARY 0 1 0.5 MILE JOE R. RAMIREZ RD 127TH AVE 119TH AVE MYER LN 8