Process for Developing a Traffic Plan

Stage 1: Problem Identification

• Notification of intent to discuss traffic issues

Encourage participation in discussions of neighborhood traffic related issues/concerns

• General neighborhood meeting to discuss traffic issues

Highlight traffic problems and areas of concern. Gain approval to form a Neighborhood Traffic Committee.

• Traffic Committee meetings

Bring concerns to the forefront; develop preliminary plans

work with City staff and other agencies as necessary

• Petition Circulated on impacted streets

Obtain a 2/3 consensus on the specific street(s) for development of a Traffic Plan.

• City conducts traffic counts

Verify traffic concerns and severity of concerns on the identified streets.

Stage 2: Traffic Plan Development

• First neighborhood input meeting

Review and discuss preliminary design.

Record requested amendments/additions.

• Return to Traffic Committee (If Required)

Adjust Traffic Plan for required amendments/additions.

• Second neighborhood input meeting

Review and discuss preliminary design.

Record requested amendments/additions.

• Return to Traffic Committee (If Required)

Adjust Traffic Plan for required amendments/additions.

• Public Utilities Review

Solicit comments from various city departments and outside agencies on proposed Traffic Plan.

Stage 3: Finalize Traffic Plan

• Final Neighborhood Vote Meeting

Obtain consensus on final Traffic Plan of 50 % + 1 of the recorded ballots, allowing one vote per resident.

• City Council Approval

Approval needed ONLY if installations are on collector/arterial roads or if Traffic Plan is appealed.

• Notification of Vote Results

Neighborhood Association to report results of voting.

Stage 4: Implementation

• Prepare Budget for Traffic Plan

Determine allocations of funds and construction schedule.

• Design Traffic Plan

Engineering Services prepares design of approved conceptual Traffic Plan.

• Prepare Contract Drawings / Specifications

Detailed construction drawings are prepared and construction specifications are finalized.

• Construction of Traffic Plan

City or contracted forces construct Traffic Plan.

City staff ensures original objectives.

• Monitor Completed Traffic Plan

City staff will conduct follow-up data collection to ensure the Traffic Plan is functioning according to the original goals.